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In 2014, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Tincher v. Omega Flex, 104 A.3d 328 (Pa. 2014) (“Tincher I”). In Tincher I, the Supreme Court overruled its prior problematic decision in Azzarello v. Black Brothers, 391 A.2d 1020 (Pa. 1978). Tincher I criticized Azzarello for “approv[ing], and thereby essentially requir[ing], instructions which… read more

After nearly six years of litigation, a jury in Columbia County returned a verdict in favor of a prominent law firm, finding it was not negligent in connection with a trip and fall on a crooked sidewalk in front of the law offices. The sidewalk had been made irregular by a combination of tree root… read more

February 9th, 2018 – E. Meredith Wolak, Esquire is now licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia. Meredith is an Attorney in the Baltimore, MD Office and will now support the Washington, DC office of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, where she represents clients in the practice areas of general liability, labor &… read more

December 29, 2017—Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP announces the opening of its 9th office: Marlton, New Jersey. Located east of Cherry Hill, this office will complement the firm’s Clinton, New Jersey office and allow the firm to represent its clients in northern and southern New Jersey in a cost efficient manner. The office will be… read more

Laurie Valenta v. W.C.A.B. (Abington Manor Nursing Home and Rehab), No. 1302 C.D. 2016 (Pa. Cmwlth. December 7, 2017) By: Anthony J. Gabriel, Esquire Labor Market Survey Open and Available positions Employer’s Burden of Proof Background: Claimant had been receiving total disability benefits for a work-related cervical spine and left shoulder injuries. Employer filed a… read more