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August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, LLC v. Anderson Virginia Court of Appeals No. 1180-22-1 Decided: July 11, 2023 Reasonable veterinary expenses may be recovered as damages for injuries to pets, even if they exceed the fair market value of the pet. Background Plaintiff Anderson filed suit against Blue Pearl Veterinary… read more
July 28, 2023
TT&H Attorneys Jim Pyrah and Sam Dunlop Win Summary Judgment in Monroe County Slip and Fall Case Where Plaintiff Assumed the Risk by Encountering an Open and Obvious Condition
TT&H Attorneys Jim Pyrah and Sam Dunlop recently won summary judgment in a Monroe County slip and fall case. The Plaintiff claimed that as a result of a slip and fall on snow and ice in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, she suffered fractures of the left tibia and right shoulder, both requiring open reduction and internal fixation… read more
July 24, 2023
VIRGINIA CLIENT ADVISORY: 2023 Legislative Session Update
Below is a summary of laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session, along with certain provisions of the Virginia Code enacted in prior legislative sessions, which will take effect this year. 2023 Va. Chapter 321 (HB 1495/SB 1216: “Transportation network companies; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.” The above bills require transportation network companies, commonly referred… read more
July 20, 2023
TT&H Attorneys Joshua Bovender and Amanda Hennessey Win Defense Arbitration Award in Serious Motorcycle Accident Case
TT&H attorneys Joshua Bovender and Amanda Hennessey, along with help from law clerk Haley Obrzut, recently won a Franklin County arbitration involving a serious two-vehicle motorcycle accident. Plaintiff claimed that Josh and Amanda’s client, a nearby farmer, negligently allowed stones to wash out from his gravel driveway and clutter the adjoining roadway. Plaintiff wrecked after… read more
July 19, 2023
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – July 2023 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Barnes v. School District of Philadelphia (WCAB) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 55 C.D. 2022 Decided: June 26, 2023 When a Claimant sustains two separate work injuries for two separate employers and recovers from the first injury, the Claimant is still entitled to concurrent indemnity benefits if the second… read more