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Learn more about the status of lawsuit abuse and civil justice reform issues in each state.

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Pennsylvania

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2010   34
2008   36
2007   32

Lawsuit Climate

Pennsylvania ranks thirty-fourth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Read Press Release: West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, & California Ranked Worst Lawsuit Climates in the Nation

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Justice System

Justice System

The Pennsylvania court system includes the Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Common Pleas Courts, and Special Courts.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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Videos

Television Ad U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on state lawsuit climates


Pennsylvania Face of Lawsuit Abuse

Evelyn Graham
Mt. Laurel Pool
Hazleton, PA

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ILR Research


Tort Liability Costs for Small Business

Tort Liability Costs for Small BusinessILR's new study shows that small businesses shoulder a tremendous burden of the nation’s tort liability costs, having paid $105.4 billion in 2008.

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