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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary GEICO Advantage Ins. Co. v. Miles Virginia Supreme Court No. 220004 Decided: December 1, 2022 Underinsured motorist coverage does not provide a means of recovery separate from uninsured motorist coverage. Background The Plaintiff, Liosha Miles, was seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by the negligence of two drivers…. read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES North Carolina Case Summary Ha v. Nationwide Gen. Ins. Co. North Carolina Court of Appeals No. 2022-NCCOA-783 Decided: December 6, 2022 An insurer may cancel a homeowners’ policy by mailing a notice of cancellation. Background Plaintiff contacted Nationwide on April 1, 2015 to inquire about purchasing a homeowners’ policy for his residence…. read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce the addition of John (“Jack”) C. Lyding to the firm’s general liability practice group in the Fairfax, VA office.  Jack comes to the firm with prior civil litigation experience, having previously handled personal injury matters in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.  He also has prior experience serving… read more

This year, TT&H will once again be well-represented within the leadership of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute (“PDI”).  Ryan Blazure, a partner in the firm’s Wilkes-Barre office, will serve as Treasurer of PDI, while Rebecca Sember-Izsak, a partner in the Pittsburgh office, will serve as both Director representing the West District and Chair of the Transportation… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Richard C. DeFrancesco and Shawn M. Brothwell have joined the firm’s general liability practice group in the Ambler, PA office.  Rich is a trial attorney who has handled personal injury and insurance claims for the past 20 years.  His practice areas include auto, premises liability, insurance… read more