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Tipping Point! Are PA's Damages Limits for Commonwealth Agencies About to be Eliminated or Changed After 40 Years?

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For over 40 years, Pennsylvania law has limited monetary damages recoverable for tort liability from Commonwealth agencies and local government entities. Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. ยง 8528, damages recoverable against a Commonwealth...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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