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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES FEDERAL CASE SUMMARIES Mallory v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. United States Supreme Court No. 21-1168 Decided: June 27, 2023 In a split decision, U.S. Supreme Court holds Pennsylvania court has personal jurisdiction over Norfolk Southern because the railroad had registered to do business in Pennsylvania, and thereby consented to personal jurisdiction over… read more

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Groff v. DeJoy has far-reaching implications for employers across the country. The ruling changes the standard for how employers must analyze religious accommodation requests by employees. Previously, employers were able to avoid meeting religious requests simply by arguing that it would cost them more than a de minimis, or… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES FEDERAL CASE SUMMARY Health & Hosp. Corp. v. Talevski United States Supreme Court No. 21-806, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 2421 Decided: June 8, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court holds the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (“FNHRA”) supports a private right of action for individuals pursuant to § 1983 of the U.S. Code against state… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summary Johnson v. Keane Group Holdings, LLC United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania No. 4:20-CV-00491 Decided: May 3, 2023 A finding of gross negligence does not require evidence of recklessness. Background This matter arose out of a contract dispute between Seneca Resources Company, and Patrik’s Water… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Federal Case Summaries Staretz v. Walmart Stores East, LP United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania No. 3:22-CV-00967 Decided: March 3, 2023 Action dismissed for insufficient service of process pursuant to Rule 12(b)(5) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Background Plaintiff filed suit against Walmart for personal injuries… read more