In the case of Dent v. Amresorts, L.P., No. 2:24-CV-06354-MAK (E.D. Pa. Jan. 31, 2025 Kearney, J.), the court addressed a Motion to Dismiss a wrongful death claim arising out of a Plaintiff’s death at an all-inclusive resort in
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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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Superior Court Addresses When Auto Insurance Carrier Must Present Insured With New UIM Coverage Selection Forms
In the case of Goodville Mut. Cas. Co. v. McNear, No. 861 MDA 2023 (Pa. Super. Feb. 26, 2025 Nichols, J., King, J., and Sullivan, J.), the court affirmed a trial court decision that an insurance company was not…
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE — UPCOMING CLE PRESENTED BY HARRIS BOCK, ESQ. AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION INSTITUTE
I thank Harris Bock for inviting me to present at his famous annual CLE this year.
I will be presenting an update on notable court decisions and trends in Pennsylvania personal injury litigation matters over the past year or so
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Federal Court Addresses Jurisdiction Over Claims of Defamation Over the Internet
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules that NJ Transit is Entitled to Sovereign Immunity
Federal Court Addresses Section 1983 and Whistleblower Law Issues in Employment Law Case
In the case of Krug v. Bloomsburg University, No. 4:18-CV-1669 (M.D. Pa. March 11, 2025 Wilson, J.), the court denied the Defendant’s Motion for Judgment as a matter of law and a new trial following the entry of a…
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Court Addresses Proper Pleading of Negligent Entrustment Claim in a Motor Vehicle Accident Case
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I thank Harris Bock for inviting me to present at his famous annual CLE this year.
I will be presenting an update on notable court decisions and trends in Pennsylvania personal injury litigation matters over the past year or so
…
Link To Decision Corrected for Yesterday's Post: Court Rules that Plaintiff Can't Wing It In Terms of Expert Testimony
The Link to the court decision in yesterday’s post has been fixed. Sorry about that error. You can view yesterday’s Tort Talk post here at this LINK and click the corrected Link to the case therein.Thanks for reading Tort