Appointed Supervising Judge of the Philadelphia CCP Trial Division - Civil Section effective August 3, 2020.
Recent News
5 August, 2020
Judge Shirdan-Harris Appointed Supervising Judge
23 July, 2020
PADC Member Offers Commentary on Allocation of Fault in Asbestos Cases
A review of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Roverano v. John Crane, Inc. and application of the Fair Share Act in Asbestos Cases.
11 June, 2020
Superior Court Upholds the Auto Insurance UIM "Regular Use" Exclusion
PADC filed an amicus brief in support of Geico in this matter.
3 June, 2020
PADC Issues Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Statement issued June 3, 2020.
5 May, 2020
Recent Article of Interest Posted to Members Area of PADC's Website
View article on the "Effective Use of Experts for Testimony".
25 March, 2020
PADC Endorses Legal Malpractice Insurance Program for Its Members
Defense Program for PADC members only.
27 February, 2020
PA Supreme Court Restricts Liability Allocation in Asbestos Cases
Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued an opinion on the application of Pennsylvania’s Fair Share Act to strict products liability asbestos cases.
9 February, 2020
PADC Issues Press Release on Medical Malpractice Venue Rule Report
PADC Joins PDI in Urging Caution And Recommends No Change To Existing Medical Malpractice Venue Rule.
2 December, 2019
Pennsylvania Superior Court Addresses Stacking of UI/UM Benefits for Added Vehicles
Superior Court addresses UI/UM benefits stacking for added vehicles.
26 November, 2019
Important New Supreme Court Decision on Independent Medical Examinations (IME's)
The PA Supreme Court on November 20, 2019, held in the combined cases of Sayles v. Allstate Insurance Company and Scott v. Travelers Commercial Insurance Company that auto insurers seeking IME’s in first-party medical claims must comply with the requirements of 1796(a) of the MVFRL.