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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

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

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

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

The D.C. Council enacted legislation that declares void indemnification clauses in construction contracts that require a subcontractor to indemnify or hold harmless a contractor for a contractor’s sole negligence.  This law only applies to contracts executed on or after April 1, 2023.  The new law also prohibits contractors from requiring their subcontractors to purchase additional… read more