Call for Court Review: Mass Tort Defendant Challenges Pennsylvania’s Registration Law for Clarity and Fairness
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A major defendant in a mass tort litigation, contending confusion over Pennsylvania’s registration statute, has called on the Superior Court to clarify its stance. The issue centers around whether companies that are not based in Pennsylvania but face lawsuits in the state must first register as a foreign business. This request underscores a broader legal debate about the obligations foreign corporations have when they operate across state lines. The statute in question necessitates out-of-state companies to register with the state before conducting business within Pennsylvania. However, the definition of “conducting business” remains … Read more