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Biomechanical engineer permitted to testify as to how an accident occurred, but not with respect to the plaintiff’s ability to withstand physical forces.
April 1, 2022
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Marriage is not enough to establish privity related to collateral estoppel or res judicata.
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Injury caused by alleged “short stop” does not automatically confer negligence onto common carrier unless there is objective evidence that stop was “unusual and violent.”
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Violation of company policy is not per se negligence and does not establish liability when there is no evidence of actions or omissions that constitute negligence.
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Federal District Court grants series of Daubert motions in trucking accident case, severely impairing plaintiffs’ damages case.
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
DE Superior Court denies motion for summary judgment seeking relief based on emergency doctrine when evidence showed driver had been awake/operating vehicle for 27 hours.
April 1, 2022
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CT Superior Court sets relevant baseline for pain and suffering from head and back symptoms absent any traumatic brain injury diagnosis or surgical intervention.
April 1, 2022
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Courts will not give the benefit of doubt, even in the face of a pandemic, to excuse lack of good faith effort to serve a complaint.
April 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
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A plaintiff has no obligation to choose one theory of liability, thereby excluding other theories.
April 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
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PA Superior Court rules that issue of whether medical providers provided medical care and owed duty to minor plaintiff was question for the jury.
April 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
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PA Supreme Court reverses Superior Court, holds that trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying motion for mistrial based on single, unanswered question proposed to expert witness.
April 1, 2022
by Gabor Ovari
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New York Labor Law § 240 Claims Dismissed Because the Means of Injury Did Not Involve a Gravity-Related Risk
April 1, 2022
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April 1, 2022
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April 1, 2022
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On the Pulse…Other Notable Achievements
April 1, 2022
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
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April 1, 2022
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
Appellate Division reverses Superior Court’s order, vacates the transfer order, and remands the case to enter an order denying motion to dismiss.
April 1, 2022
by Kiara K. Hartwell
What's Hot in Workers' Comp
Appellate Division orders petitioner to pay costs and fees after his unsuccessful attempt to re-litigate his original claim.
April 1, 2022
by Kiara K. Hartwell
Case Law Alerts
Question of whether student justifiably relied on school’s representation that it was safe to walk to remote parking location was province of the jury.
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Statutory immunity upheld in tragic fatal accident where fire truck struck and killed toddler at an intersection while responding to an emergency call.
April 1, 2022
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Departure from basic requirement of law by blanket refusal to consider whether prejudgment attorney-client communications between bad faith adjusters and counsel protected by attorney-client privilege in resulting bad faith claim.
April 1, 2022
Case Law Alerts
Can spoliation sanctions be imposed for failing to submit to physical examination prior to undergoing surgery on body part allegedly injured by defendant’s tortious conduct?
April 1, 2022
by Andrew Thebaud
Case Law Alerts
PA Superior Court Again Affirms a Waiver Contained Within Gym Member Agreement is Enforceable
April 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
The adequacy of monitoring procedures are irrelevant and insufficient to defeat motion for summary judgment when there is no evidence that defendant had notice of hazardous condition.
April 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
Case Law Alerts
PA Supreme Court rules that doctrine of in pari delicto bars claims brought against pharmacy on behalf of decedent who overdosed.
April 1, 2022
by Lauren E. Purcell
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NJ Appellate Division Weighs in on What Standard to Apply to Coach Who Was Supervising Participants of Multiple Recreational Sports at the Time
April 1, 2022
by Sara W. Mazzolla
Case Law Alerts
DE Superior Court dismisses legal malpractice claims for failure to identify expert witness who would support claims at jury trial.
April 1, 2022
by Aaron E. Moore
Case Law Alerts
Florida increases minimum wage.
April 1, 2022
by Matthew J. Wildner
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FL Legislature amends Florida Civil Rights Act, limits how workplaces and classrooms around state handle discussions related to race and gender issues.
April 1, 2022
by Matthew J. Wildner
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NJ Appellate Division clarifies applicability of CARES Act in context of unemployment benefits deemed erroneously awarded.
April 1, 2022
by Michelle N. Michael

Thought Leadership

Biomechanical engineer permitted to testify as to how an accident occurred, but not with respect to the plaintiff’s ability to withstand physical forces.

Marriage is not enough to establish privity related to collateral estoppel or res judicata.

Injury caused by alleged “short stop” does not automatically confer negligence onto common carrier unless there is objective evidence that stop was “unusual and violent.”

Violation of company policy is not per se negligence and does not establish liability when there is no evidence of actions or omissions that constitute negligence.

Federal District Court grants series of Daubert motions in trucking accident case, severely impairing plaintiffs’ damages case.

DE Superior Court denies motion for summary judgment seeking relief based on emergency doctrine when evidence showed driver had been awake/operating vehicle for 27 hours.

CT Superior Court sets relevant baseline for pain and suffering from head and back symptoms absent any traumatic brain injury diagnosis or surgical intervention.

Courts will not give the benefit of doubt, even in the face of a pandemic, to excuse lack of good faith effort to serve a complaint.

A plaintiff has no obligation to choose one theory of liability, thereby excluding other theories.

PA Superior Court rules that issue of whether medical providers provided medical care and owed duty to minor plaintiff was question for the jury.

PA Supreme Court reverses Superior Court, holds that trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying motion for mistrial based on single, unanswered question proposed to expert witness.

New York Labor Law § 240 Claims Dismissed Because the Means of Injury Did Not Involve a Gravity-Related Risk

On the Pulse…Important and Interesting Litigation Achievements…We Are Proud of Our Attorneys for Their Recent Victories*

On the Pulse…Our Orlando, Florida Office

On the Pulse…Other Notable Achievements

What's Hot In Workers' Comp - News and Results*

Appellate Division reverses Superior Court’s order, vacates the transfer order, and remands the case to enter an order denying motion to dismiss.

Appellate Division orders petitioner to pay costs and fees after his unsuccessful attempt to re-litigate his original claim.

Question of whether student justifiably relied on school’s representation that it was safe to walk to remote parking location was province of the jury.

Statutory immunity upheld in tragic fatal accident where fire truck struck and killed toddler at an intersection while responding to an emergency call.

Departure from basic requirement of law by blanket refusal to consider whether prejudgment attorney-client communications between bad faith adjusters and counsel protected by attorney-client privilege in resulting bad faith claim.

Can spoliation sanctions be imposed for failing to submit to physical examination prior to undergoing surgery on body part allegedly injured by defendant’s tortious conduct?

PA Superior Court Again Affirms a Waiver Contained Within Gym Member Agreement is Enforceable

The adequacy of monitoring procedures are irrelevant and insufficient to defeat motion for summary judgment when there is no evidence that defendant had notice of hazardous condition.

PA Supreme Court rules that doctrine of in pari delicto bars claims brought against pharmacy on behalf of decedent who overdosed.

NJ Appellate Division Weighs in on What Standard to Apply to Coach Who Was Supervising Participants of Multiple Recreational Sports at the Time

DE Superior Court dismisses legal malpractice claims for failure to identify expert witness who would support claims at jury trial.

Florida increases minimum wage.

FL Legislature amends Florida Civil Rights Act, limits how workplaces and classrooms around state handle discussions related to race and gender issues.

NJ Appellate Division clarifies applicability of CARES Act in context of unemployment benefits deemed erroneously awarded.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Reaffirms Liberal Pleading Standard in Medical Malpractice Actions

Favorable Verdict Obtained in Palm Beach County Property Damage Case

Successfully Prosecuted Workers’ Compensation Termination Petition

Ethical Remote Practice of Law in a Post-Pandemic World

Voluntary Dismissal Obtained in New York Legal Malpractice Matter

Ellen C. Bodenmiller Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Tampa Office as Special Counsel in the Casualty Department

Jason Banonis Named Attorney of the Year by the Pennsylvania Defense Institute

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Dismissal Obtained in New Jersey Realtor Liability Case

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