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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summaries Burlington Stores, Inc. v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. United States District Court of New Jersey 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 216380 Decided: November 27, 2024 U. S. District Court of New Jersey dismisses claims for coverage stemming from lost profits due to store closures during COVID-19 pandemic. Background Plaintiff Burlington… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summaries Naimoli v. Pro-Football Inc. United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit No. 23-2020 Decided: October 29, 2024 Purchasing online e-tickets does not automatically create a contract or bind the buyer to the seller’s terms and conditions. Background Through a website called “TickPick,” Brandon Gordon purchased nine electronic… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summaries Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. Werley United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit No. 23-1822 Decided: September 5, 2024 Court addresses validity of UIM household exclusion. Background A 15-year-old, Levi Werley, was injured while riding an uninsured motorized dirt bike. The driver who struck him had insufficient insurance… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summary Papin v. Taylor United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania No. 23-2591 Decided: July 2, 2024 Plaintiff’s claims were dismissed because Plaintiff failed to make a good faith effort to timely effectuate service of original process. Background Plaintiff alleged personal injuries as a result of a… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summary Witters v. Smith United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania No. 1:23-CV-1441, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 102346 Decided: June 10, 2024 District Court confirms that Pennsylvania law does not allow for loss of consortium and companionship claim for pets. Background Agents of the Pennsylvania Board of… read more