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What's Hot in Workers' Comp
Although he signed an independent contractor agreement, claimant was an employee at the time of the work injury, primarily due to significant control exercised by the employer through its ownership of the truck and payments made by the mile.
November 1, 2022
by Francis X. Wickersham
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
When a claimant prevails in a termination petition, her litigation costs are reimbursable, even where the the testimony of her medical expert is found to be not credible by the court.
November 1, 2022
by Francis X. Wickersham
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
Delaware Supreme Court holds that a lapse in a Delaware doctor’s provider certification under the Workers’ Compensation Act rendered a cervical spine surgery non-compensable as a matter of law.
November 1, 2022
by Benjamin K. Durstein
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
First District Court of Appeal holds that judge erred in applying the reverse presumption provision to heart disease case.
November 1, 2022
by Linda Wagner Farrell
When Filing a Petition Can Result in an Award of Attorney Fees
October 6, 2022
by Andrea Cicero Rock
Practical Considerations for Those Facing Suspension or Disbarment
October 3, 2022
by Josh J.T. Byrne
Case Law Alerts
The Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania held that Section 4-497 of the Pennsylvania Dram Shop Act prohibits common law negligence claims against a liquor licensee.
October 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
A corporate representative does not waive attorney-client privilege when discussing the factual background for preparation for corporate representative deposition.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Where there is much uncertainty about the facts, the issue of discovering the injury could not be determined as a matter of law by the court.
October 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
Case Law Alerts
Defendants must comply with notice requirements for dismissing a medical malpractice case based on the lack of a certificate of merit.
October 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
Case Law Alerts
Is a certificate of merit required when a plaintiff files a claim sounding in professional negligence but subsequently attempts to assert that the issue involves simple negligence?
October 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
Case Law Alerts
Prior acts exclusion applies and coverage is excluded because claim was previously reported to another insurer.
October 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
Case Law Alerts
Appellate Division sustains summary judgment dismissing claim against bus company where plaintiff suddenly veered in front of bus and stopped short, creating rear-end accident.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Federal District Court refuses to shield internal statement and insurance record from disclosure under work-product privilege, finding the privilege must be specifically asserted and contested materials should be submitted for in camera review.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Defendants entitled to maintain affirmative defenses as to plaintiff’s culpable conduct, sudden emergency, and superseding and intervening action in matter where plaintiff disembarked a moving vehicle for fear of injury in an accident.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Transportation company denied interlocutory appeal over order requiring disclosure of training materials.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Connecticut Supreme Court determines that a police officer conducting surveillance in a criminal investigation was not engaged in discretionary activity protected by government immunity when the officer negligently caused a motor vehicle accident.
October 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
The New York Appellate Division, First Department held that there are triable issues of fact relating to a Labor Law § 240 claim involving injuries occurring on the ground floor.
October 1, 2022
Defense Digest
Important New Developments in Jurisdiction and Venue in Pennsylvania
October 1, 2022
Defense Digest
On the Pulse…Important and Interesting Litigation Achievements…We Are Proud of Our Attorneys for Their Recent Victories*
October 1, 2022
Defense Digest
On the Pulse…Our New Haven, Connecticut, Office
October 1, 2022
by Charles T. Gura
Defense Digest
On the Pulse…Other Notable Achievements
October 1, 2022
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
What's Hot in Workers' Comp - News and Results*
October 1, 2022
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
The Appellate Division affirms its decision to include attorneys’ fees and costs in a workers’ compensation claim in a Section 40 lien.
October 1, 2022
by Kiara K. Hartwell
Case Law Alerts
In non-precedential decision, Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that summary judgment was precluded when questions of fact existed relative to a dog’s vicious tendencies, owner’s knowledge of these tendencies, and precautions taken by the owner.
October 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
A gym was not liable for a slip and fall incident when there was no evidence of actual or constructive notice.
October 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
A store’s motion for summary judgment was denied when the court applied a spoliation of evidence adverse inference due to the store’s failure to preserve video footage of an incident.
October 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that assumption of risk doctrine did not eliminate restaurant’s duty of care owed to business invitee.
October 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Defense Digest
Gross Enough? A Dive Into Gross Negligence in Pennsylvania Premises Liability Law
October 1, 2022
by James P. Cullen
Case Law Alerts
The Risk of Falling on Natural, Rocky Terrain is Part of the Risks Inherent in the Sport of River Tubing
October 1, 2022
by Sara W. Mazzolla
