In the case of Folcomer v. Craft, No. 2018-SU-0025278 (C.P. York. Co. Jan. 8, 2025 Menges, J.), the court granted a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by certain Defendants in a tragic shooting accident matter. According to the Opinion,
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Tort Talk, published by Foley, Comerford & Cummins, focuses on developments in personal injury and tort law, particularly within Pennsylvania. The blog covers court decisions related to insurance coverage disputes, negligence claims, trip and fall incidents, and jury verdicts in injury cases. It also discusses procedural issues such as motions for summary judgment and appeals in tort litigation. Additionally, the blog highlights continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities and pro bono activities relevant to tort practitioners. The content is aimed at legal professionals interested in trends and case law affecting tort and personal injury practice.
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Federal Court Judge Wolson Allows Plaintiff to Secure Claims Evaluation Documentation From UIM Carrier in Discovery
In the case of Long v. Progressive Adv. Ins. Co., No. 2:24-CV-01735-JDW (E.D. Pa. Dec. 11, 2024 Wolson, J.), the court addressed a Motion to Compel filed by a Plaintiff against a UIM carrier. According to the Opinion, the…
Many Volunteer Jurors Needed For First Round Of Mock Trial Competition in Scranton on February 4, 2025
Upcoming Rule Change (Effective April 1, 2025) Mandates that Trial Court Judges Sit in on Jury Selection
Court Rejects Defense Contention that Bad Faith Conduct on Part of Plaintiff Prevented a Timely Removal to Federal Court
In the case of Gainer v. Bordertown Transp., Inc., No. 2:24-CV-01296-KNS (E.D. Pa. Dec. 2, 2024 Scott, J.), the Federal Eastern District Court granted a Plaintiff’s Motion for a Remand of a personal injury litigation to state court where…
Superior Court Reaffirms The Law on Limitations To Scope of Expert Opinions By Treating Physicians
Court Grants Summary Judgment on Recklessness and Punitive Damages Claims in a Trucking Accident Case
In an Opinion that is tersely worded at times in the case of Medina v. One Stop Center, Inc., No. 2:22-CV-01031-CB (Jan. 2, 2025 Bissoon, J.), the court granted a Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment on a claim for…
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No Jurisdiction Where Foreign Corporation Had No Direct Contacts With Pennsylvania
Link for the Marhunova v. Fitler Constr. Group Case
Here is the LINK for the case of Marhunova v. Fitler Constr. Group, May Term, 2022, No. 01520 (C.P. Phila. Co. Dec. 24, 2024 Foglietta, J.), which was highlighted in yesterday’s Tort Talk blog post. In this case,…