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May 05, 2025
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorney Amanda Hennessey Wins Summary Judgment on Slip and Fall Action
TTH Attorney Amanda Hennessey recently won summary judgment in connection with a York County premises liability action. The case arose from an alleged slip and fall in the restroom of a restaurant. Plaintiff walked into the restroom and went into the first stall. When Plaintiff exited the restroom stall, she noticed a puddle of water… read more
May 01, 2025
eNotes: Pennsylvania – Liability – May 2025
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Landon v. Soluciones Cosmeticas Pennsylvania Superior Court No. 1545 M.D.A. 2023 Decided: March 28, 2025 Pennsylvania Superior Court confirms that “promptness” in transferring cases from Federal Court to State Court is determined on a case-by-case basis as the statute dictating transfers does not outline a timeframe. Background The parents… read more
April 29, 2025
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorney Bill Novick Wins Non-Suit in Philadelphia County Dog Bite Action
Following two days of trial in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, TT&H Attorney Bill Novick recently won a non-suit for his client. The action involved claims of negligence after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly bitten by a dog. The suit was brought by the minor’s parents, who also filed claims in their individual… read more
April 28, 2025
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and Taryn Vender Secure a Win on a Termination Petition
TTH Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and Taryn Vender were recently successful before a Pottsville Workers’ Compensation Judge on a Termination Petition. This matter originally began in August 2020. Pursuant to a prior Decision and Order before a WCJ in 2023, Claimant was awarded indemnity benefits until there was a change in Claimant’s condition. An IME done… read more
April 24, 2025
TTH Attorney Sarah Cobbs Wins Dismissal of Action Against Washington County Alleging Violation of Constitutional Rights
TTH Attorney Sarah Cobbs recently won the dismissal of an action filed in Washington County, Pennsylvania, claiming violation of the Plaintiff’s constitutional rights. The Plaintiff claimed that the County was vicariously liable for the actions of a Common Pleas Judge who, according to the Plaintiff, followed County policy, leading to the violation of Plaintiff’s 4th… read more