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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary The Corcoran Gallery of Art v. Petty District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 21-CV-0695 Decided: March 23, 2023 When an issue, like jurisdiction, has been fully litigated in another tribunal, courts must give full faith and credit to the other tribunal’s decision. Background The Corcoran Gallery of… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Nestler v. Scarabelli Virginia Court of Appeals Nos. 0497-22-2, 0421-22-2 Decided: May 2, 2023 Fraudulent inducement damages can be the difference between the contract value and what was received; measure of damages insufficient to convert fraudulent inducement into contract claim. Background In two dueling and related suits, Dr. Tiziano… 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 Pennsylvania Case Summaries Franczyk v. The Home Depot, Inc. Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 11 WAP 2022 Decided: April 19, 2023 The exclusivity provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act precludes an employee from pursuing a tort claim against her employer, despite affirmative conduct that impedes the employee’s ability to seek relief against a… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Khan v. Orbis Bus. Intelligence Ltd. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 21-CV-0283, No. 21-CV-0440 Decided: April 13, 2023 In an Anti-SLAPP suit, a defendant is still entitled to litigation costs, including attorney’s fees, when successful on a special Motion to dismiss even if the plaintiff filed… read more