In a recent study by the American Justice Partnership, Pennsylvania ranked 48 out of 50 states as providing the worst legal climate for tort liability. The study states that PA is tort-friendly and change is NOT on the horizon. In short, the study argues that Pennsylvania’s current liability laws stifle business growth and job creation. Whether you agree with the study’s analysis or not, it does make a very sound conclusion–if you are a business owner in Pennsylvania, you should budget now for the real possibility that your company will be sued. And remember even defending your company in a lawsuit costs money and time.