Pennsylvania at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.19%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$3316
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
Reports
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Pennsylvania is ranked #39 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Keystone State fell by one spot since 2017. While it saw decreases in five out of 10 key element categories, it rose by 11 positions in “Quality of Appellate Review.”