How SB 1498 changes current law

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The bill adds a new subsection to establish specific venue provisions for actions related to wrongful use of civil proceedings in Pennsylvania.

• 42 Pa.C.S. § 8351

  (c) Venue.--For actions arising under this section, the transaction or occurrence for purposes of venue under Pa.R.C.P. No. 1006 shall be: (1) where the underlying lawsuit terminated in subsection (a)(2); or (2) where, at the time the elements under subsection (a) are satisfied, any of the following are met: (i) The plaintiff resides or is domiciled within this Commonwealth. (ii) The plaintiff maintains a registered office, principal place of business or maintains headquarters within this Commonwealth.

  This addition defines where venue is established for wrongful use of civil proceedings based on certain criteria related to the plaintiff's residency and business location.