Courts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, E.D. Pennsylvania
601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
1301 Filbert St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) — Center for Autism Research
34th St. & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
160 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
Temple University Hospital — Pediatric Division
3401 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Liability Considerations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-area families who fed their infants qualifying baby food brands between 2010 and 2023 have access to CHOP — the world's leading pediatric medical institution — for ASD evaluation and documentation. CHOP's Center for Autism Research is internationally recognized, and a CHOP ASD diagnosis is among the strongest possible evidentiary foundations for a legal claim. Pennsylvania's discovery rule under Ayers v. Morgan is one of the strongest in the country, and the 2-year SOL is tolled for minors until age 18. Philadelphia's significant population of WIC program participants and historically underserved communities means a large potential plaintiff pool with strong exposure documentation through WIC purchase records. South Jersey families also commonly use CHOP and their records are equally valuable.