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August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Federal
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
August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Allegheny County v. Hailer Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court No. 1469 C.D. 2021 Decided: July 11, 2023 Autopsy and toxicology records, while generally exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law (“RTKL”), may be accessed if the provisions of the RTKL conflict with federal or state law. Background Brittany Hailer and… read more
August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Washington, DC
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Trump v. Carroll District of Colombia Court of Appeals 292 A.3d 220 Decided: April 13, 2023 District of Colombia follows Section 228(1)-(2) of the Restatement (Second) of Agency in determining whether an employee is within the scope of employment. Background In November 2019, E. Jean Carroll filed a… read more
August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, LLC v. Anderson Virginia Court of Appeals No. 1180-22-1 Decided: July 11, 2023 Reasonable veterinary expenses may be recovered as damages for injuries to pets, even if they exceed the fair market value of the pet. Background Plaintiff Anderson filed suit against Blue Pearl Veterinary… read more
July 19, 2023
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – July 2023 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Barnes v. School District of Philadelphia (WCAB) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 55 C.D. 2022 Decided: June 26, 2023 When a Claimant sustains two separate work injuries for two separate employers and recovers from the first injury, the Claimant is still entitled to concurrent indemnity benefits if the second… read more