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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Perry v. Mid Atlantic Hose Center, LLC (WCAB) No. 850 C.D. 2023 Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Decided: Sept. 17, 2024 The failure to list all treating physicians in a UR request does not necessarily invalidate the UR process. Background On June 17, 2021, Employer requested a utilization review (UR)… read more

On October 29, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 365 into law as Act 121 of 2024, which amends the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act as it pertains to compensation for mental-mental injuries/post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) for first responders. The new law takes effect next year on October 29, 2025. The full copy of Act 121… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Gabrielle E. Martin has passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and has joined the firm’s Allentown, Pennsylvania office as a member of the firm’s general liability and workers’ compensation practice groups.  Gabrielle graduated cum laude from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2024.  While in law school,… read more

The medical fee review process in Pennsylvania is intended to resolve billing disputes between workers’ compensation insurers and healthcare providers. While this process may seem complicated, understanding the key principles and recent legal developments can help insurers manage costs and reduce liability. Here’s what insurers need to know: The Fee Review Process: Structure and Limitations… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Spinelli v. Fallon Pennsylvania Superior Court Nos. 892 EDA 2023, 893 EDA 2023 Decided: August 22, 2024 Superior Court reverses the Trial Court’s grant of Preliminary Objections because it erred in ruling that the lis pendens doctrine applied. Background The dispute stemmed from an automobile accident that rendered Plaintiff… read more