Chanda Miller
November 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Evolving Landscape of Joint and Several Liability in Pa.: A Post-'Spencer' AnalysisThe Pennsylvania Superior Court's decision in Spencer v. Johnson and its “alternative” holding cast uncertainty around the commonwealth’s Fair Share Act’s application to all tort actions and the apportionment of damages among multiple tortfeasors. Subsequent judicial decisions and proposed legislative changes create a complex landscape for legal practitioners, plaintiffs and defendants alike.
By Molly Flynn, Rebecca Trela and Chanda Miller
5 minute read
January 15, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Will Pa. Keep Its Share of MDLs? An Analysis of Proceedings Across State District CourtsPennsylvania's MDLs are aging and have overall fewer cases pending in comparison to other MDLs. When looking at individual case statistics published by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML), Pennsylvania's overall share of individual actions in MDL proceedings is less than one percent of the nearly 400,000 individual MDL claims nationwide.
By Molly Flynn, Chanda Miller and Rebecca Trela
6 minute read
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