Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform

09/03/2026

PCCJR Executive Director discusses the impact of nuclear verdicts with Bill Gillmeister of End the Lawsuit Tax.

A single runaway $10 million verdict puts a mushroom cloud over you...

08/26/2026

A major New York Times investigation examines how Wall Street is profiting from personal injury lawsuits through litigation funding — including allegations involving excessive interest and fees, unnecessary medical procedures, fraud, and the securitization of lawsuit investments.

The investigation raises serious questions about third-party litigation funding and the financial incentives it can inject into the civil justice system.

Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.

08/21/2026

New academic research confirms that rising litigation costs—often called “social inflation”—are increasing faster than ordinary inflation, contributing to higher insurance premiums, health care costs, and prices for goods and services. Read the latest PCCJR Update, including our analysis and a new op-ed on what this means for Pennsylvania families, employers, and consumers:

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08/18/2026

There’s another kind of inflation driving up costs in Pennsylvania — and it starts in the courtroom.

A major new study finds that lawsuit costs are rising faster than ordinary inflation, driven largely by increasing jury verdicts. Those costs don’t stop at the courthouse doors. They show up in higher insurance premiums, health care costs, and prices for goods and services.

Read PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder’s op-ed on why lawsuit expansion makes Pennsylvania less affordable — and why policymakers should pay attention.

When most people think about inflation, they think about groceries, gasoline, housing, or electricity. But another form of inflation is […]

02/04/2026

PCCJR Executive Director, Curt Schroder, gave remarks at a press conference on why supposed "benefits" of State False Claims Act are misleading.

10/27/2025

PCCJR Executive Director, Curt Schroder is testifying before the Senate State Government Committe on the impact of Medical Liabilty on medical costs.

07/30/2025

PCCJR voices concern over $200 million verdict

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) today expressed deep concern over a Pennsylvania intermediate appellate court’s decision to uphold a staggering $200 million medical malpractice verdict in Hagans v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, (No. 536 EDA ...

04/04/2025

Thanks to Rep. Josh Bashline for joining PCCJR at the 2025 PLC! If you are attending please be sure to stop by our table.

03/12/2025

PCCJR to be featured at the 2025 PLC Conference!

Curt Schroder, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform and Matt Fullenbaum, Vice President for Legislative Affairs at the American Tort Reform Association will engage in a conversation entitled Civil Justice Reform: We’re Caught in a Trap during the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference to be held April 3-5, 2025 at the Penn Harris Convention Center in Camp Hill (Harrisburg),

Curt Schroder is a Philadelphia-area attorney who spent his early years witnessing first-hand how there can be abusive and unfair litigation in the court system. During his seventeen years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Schroder worked to restore fairness to Pennsylvania’s courts.

A tireless advocate of medical malpractice reform, many of the changes to the legal system championed by Schroder resulted in stemming the flow of doctors leaving the state and allowed hospitals to resume providing lifesaving services. Schroder was also an outspoken leader in working towards passage of the hallmark Fair Share Act. This act ensures that a party in a lawsuit does not have to pay out more than that for which they are legally responsible.

As the PCCJR Executive Director, Schroder is a statewide advocate and leader dedicating his years of experience and legal expertise to restoring common sense to our courts and personal responsibility to society. Schroder is committed to a Pennsylvania that has fair laws, fair courts, and a true balance in our legal system.

Matt Fullenbaum is Vice President of Legislative Affairs and Strategic Alliances. He joined ATRA in 2003 and is responsible for managing all of ATRA’s legislative programs and initiatives as well as building relationship with third party groups and allies. Prior to joining ATRA, Matt was Membership Manager at the Intermodal Association of North America. Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The George Washington University.

Please note that admission to the workshops is INCLUDED in the conference registration fee and no additional registration is required. A complete description of each workshop along with information on the workshop presenters is available at www.paleadershipconference.org.

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