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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 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

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Green v. Costco Wholesale Corp. United States District Court for the District of Columbia No. 21-CV-02061 (APM) Decided: March 29, 2023 Plaintiffs presenting complex medical injuries due to pre-existing conditions or claims of permanency require expert testimony to prove causation. Background On January 8, 2019, while at the… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Schwechter v. DC. Dept. of Empl. Svcs. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 22-AA-007 Decided: January 5, 2023 D.C. Code § 32-1508(8), which deems settlements as final binding dispositions, does not permit modifying WCA lump-sum settlements. Background Claimant was injured while riding a bicycle during a work… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Rose’s 1, LLC v. Erie Ins. Exch. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 20-CV-0535 Decided: March 2, 2023 Court holds that an “all-risk” insurance contract does not cover business losses due to pandemic lock-downs without explicit language supporting that coverage. Background In 2020, a group of restaurants… read more