Lawsuit Abuse Reform
Legislation Moving Forward
in PA House

I am pleased to have the opportunity to vote in support of legislation aimed at reducing lawsuit abuse in the Commonwealth and protecting the business and medical communities from frivolous lawsuits. A centerpiece of this effort is the Fair Share Act (House Bill 1), which reforms the state’s joint and several liability law by ensuring that defendants found negligent or liable for an injury are responsible for only their share of the damages.

How does lawsuit abuse impact you?

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Creating a More Job-Friendly Environment in PA

Passage of this legislation will help ensure access to quality health care and furthermore would help to maintain and add family sustaining jobs in Pennsylvania. We need to ensure employers can feel confident doing business here. Unfortunately, the abuse of our legal system through frivolous lawsuits is making that task more difficult.

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Additional Benefits of Lawsuit Abuse Reform

Lawsuit abuse reform:

• Is all about JOBS! Keeping them, creating them and attracting more of them. Loss of businesses equals loss of jobs.

• Can significantly reduce the cost of doing business and practicing medicine within the Commonwealth.

• Stabilizes liability insurance rates for health care providers and businesses.

• Helps consumers by keeping costs down.

I support this lawsuit abuse reform legislation, which also has the support of more than 40 organizations representing thousands of businesses, local governments, hospitals and medical professionals.

This legislation has previously passed in the House and Senate, but was vetoed by our last governor. Our new governor is strongly on board.

> Read His Letter Here

Did You Know?
Six out of every 10 businesses feel they could increase revenues if they were protected from frivolous lawsuits.

- 76% would increase compensation to employees.
- 63% would hire additional employees.
- The U.S. tort system cost $254.7 billion in 2008.

More facts here.