Minimizing Ultimate Liability in Pennsylvania Multi-Party Litigation: Preserving Joint and Several Liability, Contribution, and Fault Allocation Rights

Shareholder Cary Rice and associate Eitan Kagedan co-authored “Minimizing Ultimate Liability in Pennsylvania Multi-Party Litigation: Preserving Joint and Several Liability, Contribution, and Fault Allocation Rights” for The Legal Intelligencer. In lawsuits involving multiple defendants, protecting clients from paying more than their fair share of a potential judgment can be just as critical as defending against the plaintiff’s claims. 

Cary and Eitan explore essential tactical considerations for defense counsel to contemplate at the outset of multi-party litigation, including the practical application of Pennsylvania’s Fair Share Act, the importance of asserting cross-claims, and how strategic fault allocation can significantly reduce client liability exposure.