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February 19, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – February 2024 – Maryland
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summary In the Matter of Mark Zukowski Appellate Court of Maryland- Reported Number 1121, September Term 2022 Decided: January 31, 2024 Background The Claimant incurred a compensable work injury. Before the Court awarded permanent partial disability benefits, the Claimant applied for and received work related disability retirement benefits. Based on… read more
February 19, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – February 2024 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary United Cont’l Holdings, Inc. v. Sullivan Court of Appeals of Virginia No. 0164-23-4, 2024 Va. App. LEXIS 32 Decided: January 23, 2024 Under the extended premises doctrine, an employee’s injuries occurred in the course of her employment where the injuries occurred on a walkway that was an essential means… read more
February 15, 2024
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Sean H. Pico to its Richmond, VA Office
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Sean H. Pico has joined the firm as an associate in the Richmond, VA office. Sean is a member of the firm’s general liability practice group. He joins TT&H with experience in trucking and transportation law, FELA and railroad defense, and business and corporate transactions. TT&H… read more
February 13, 2024
TT&H Attorney Christopher Scott Wins Employment Law Appeal Before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
In a case involving claims of employment disability discrimination and interference/retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Christopher Scott recently won an appeal before a panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court’s ruling affirmed the entry of summary judgment by Judge Jennifer Wilson of the United States District Court for… read more
February 09, 2024
TT&H Attorney Chris Scott Wins Full Denial of Claim Petition
TT&H attorney Chris Scott recently persuaded a Lancaster Workers’ Compensation Judge to deny a Claim Petition and a Penalty Petition. The claimant asserted that he lacerated his leg when he was thrown from a pallet jack that ran over a pothole. The claimant also alleged that the employer failed to fully and promptly investigate his… read more