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98 Members of PA House Vote to Perpetuate Opioid Crisis

That’s right. Every Democrat and more than a handful of Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted against a bill that would have helped curb opioid abuse by injured workers. SB 936 establishes an evidence-based prescription drug formulary for the workers compensation system. This bill is designed to bring consistent and high-quality health care…

Holding coordinated, activist-driven litigation attacks accountable

Lawsuit abuse is disturbing enough when someone sues Junior Mints for not filling its entire box or Starbucks for serving a latte with too much foam. But coordinated litigation efforts to impose policy agendas and undermine certain businesses are a direct attack on the jobs and economy people depend on. Last fall, the Manufacturers’ Accountability…

PCCJR Update — March 2, 2018

Holding coordinated, activist-driven litigation attacks accountable; ATRA President Featured Guest on Lawsuit Watch; In the News PCCJR Board Member David Taylor: Holding coordinated, activist-driven litigation attacks accountable Lawsuit abuse is disturbing enough when someone sues Junior Mints for not filling its entire box or Starbucks for serving a latte with too much foam. But coordinated litigation efforts…

ATRA President Featured Guest on Lawsuit Watch 2/26/18

Remember to tune in Monday, Feburary 26 at 8:30 am to Lawsuit Watch on WFYL 1180 am Radio. This edition of Lawsuit Watch features American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) President Sherman “Tiger” Joyce. PCCJR’s Executive Director Curt Schroder, will discuss with Joyce his organization’s recent “Judicial Hellholes” report which designated Philadelphia a ‘Judicial Hellhole’ and the Pennsylvania Supreme…

PCCJR’s Curt Schroder speaks out on ‘Judicial Hellhole’ designation

“Every plaintiff wants to file in Philadelphia and every defendant wants to stay out of Philadelphia at all costs.” PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder was recently featured in a video focusing in on the Pennsylvania city’s 2017-2018 designation as a “Judicial Hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). “I always say the fastest growing part…

PCCJR Update — February 16, 2018

98 Members of PA House Vote to Perpetuate Opioid Crisis; PCCJR Featured in ATRA Judicial Hellhole Video; Another Partner in the Mission to Expose Lawsuit Abuse; If Lawyer Ads Told the Truth… 98 Members of PA House Vote to Perpetuate Opioid Crisis That’s right. Every Democrat and more than a handful of Republicans in the…