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PA Supreme Court Statutory Damages Damage Caps

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Sovereign Immunity–Based Damages Cap

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Freilich v. Septa, No. 10 EAP 2024, review granted Mar. 11, 2024 - States, including the Commonwealth, enjoy immunity from suit and have since “before the ratification of the Constitution.” Goldman v. Septa, 57 A.3d 1154,...more

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PA Supreme Court Declines to Consider Constitutional Challenge to Statutory Damages Cap Applicable to Commonwealth Agencies

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Pennsylvania law limits the amount of damages recoverable in tort actions against Commonwealth agencies and local agencies under the Sovereign Immunity Act and the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, respectively. Pursuant...more

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