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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Greene v. Children’s Nat’l Med. Ctr. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 21-CV-0354 Decided: October 3, 2024 Where Plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case alleged that a hazardous condition was created by the direct actions of an employee of Defendant, the requirement that Plaintiff specifically plead Defendant’s notice… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer (“TT&H”) is pleased to announce that Samuel C. Hemmingstad has joined the firm’s general liability practice group in the Washington, DC office.  Samuel, a Connecticut native, obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Miami.  He then worked for a small law firm in Miami before attending The George Washington… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Leach v. One Parking 555, LLC District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 22-CV-0497 Decided: August 1, 2024 Expert opinions must articulate, with specificity, how the defendant violated or breached the standard of care. Broad generalities are insufficient. Background On July 25 2018, Plaintiff suffered a fall on… read more

Matt Ainsley, an Associate in TT&H’s Washington, DC office, was recently elected to a two-year term as Secretary of the DC Defense Lawyers’ Association (“DCDLA”).  The DCDLA is the preeminent professional organization for defense lawyers in Washington, DC.  It provides opportunities for continuing education, networking, and interfacing with the judiciary, and serves as the voice… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Woods v. WMATA United States District Court for the District of Columbia Nos. 18-CV-1299 & 18-CV-1386 Decided: July 18, 2024 Res ipsa loquitur may be invoked only where a layman can infer negligence as a matter of common knowledge, or where expert testimony is presented, that such accidents… read more