Responding to the Coming Lawsuit Surge: Policy Prescriptions for Addressing COVID-19 Tort Litigation
This white paper explores tort liability concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and considers potential solutions.
Pennsylvania Needs a Smart Re-Start with Liability Protections
ATRA urges the Pennsylvania legislature to enact liability protections for critical industries like healthcare providers, PPE manufacturers and small businesses.
ATRA joins the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform in calling on the Pennsylvania state legislature to take swift action to protect healthcare providers, PPE manufacturers and small businesses from liability related to COVID-19.
With Pennsylvania’s legislative session quickly coming to a close for the summer, time is of the essence. Legislators must act quickly to enable a “Smart Re-start” in the Keystone State by empowering Pennsylvanians to focus on jumpstarting the economy without the constant worry and threat of litigation.
Providing protection to healthcare workers and facilities will fill in the gaps that Gov. Tom Wolf’s (D) executive order did not cover and will allow the healthcare industry to continue providing access to world-renowned care without wasting resources on frivolous lawsuits. Providing protection to manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) will allow manufacturers to continue providing necessary products for the public as well as meet the demands for equipment for our healthcare industry. Businesses of every size, but especially small businesses, are following ever-changing guidelines as closely as they can, but providing protection from premises liability will allow businesses to safely re-open without fear of their doors re-shuttering due to the overbearing costs of litigation.
We urge the Pennsylvania legislature to enact the above protections for a “Smart Re-Start” and to protect the state’s economic recovery from being even further hindered by unnecessary and frivolous lawsuits.
Latest News
View all news
ATRA Commends Pennsylvania Lawmakers for Addressing Lawsuit Abuse
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced liability reform bills to tackle lawsuit abuse. Proposed changes aim to enhance job creation and economic stability by limiting excessive litigation costs.
Hidden Influence: How Third-Party Litigation Financing Fuels Lawsuit Abuse
It’s time to pull back the curtain on third-party litigation financing and restore balance to our courts.
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week — Protecting Arizona’s Small Businesses
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week prompts reflection on Arizona’s civil justice system, highlighting excessive tort costs harming small businesses, job loss, and economic growth.
ATRA Kicks Off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, Highlights Economic Burdens
This week is aimed at educating both the public and our government leaders about how excessive litigation drains resources from businesses, stifles innovation, and ultimately hurts consumers and job creation.
Shining a Light on Lawsuit Abuse: Kicking Off Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week 2024
By fostering understanding and promoting smart reforms, we can help create a more balanced civil justice system that serves all citizens.
The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Alarming U-turn
The Pelican State deserves a judicial system that stands firmly on principles — not one swayed by the most recent political winds.