On June 23, 2025, WLF joined a coalition of concerned amici on a brief asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rein in excessive noneconomic damages awards. In a brief to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, amici argue that the jury’s oversized award, lacking punitive or economic damages, exemplifies a troubling trend of excessive noneconomic damages awards in Pennsylvania. These awards raise due process concerns given their subjective and arbitrary nature. The amicus brief urges the high court to clarify judicial review standards. Those standards should include a balanced evidence assessment, greater scrutiny of subjective testimony, and comparisons to similar verdicts to ensure awards are rational and compensatory, not punitive. The amicus brief was prepared by Robert M. Palumbos and Ryan F. Monahan of Duane Morris LLP. WLF enjoyed substantial pro bono assistance on the case from Nicholas Vari of K&L Gates.
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