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May 25, 2022
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – May 2022 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Suyes v. Chesterfield County Public Schools Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission 1835397 Decided: March 30, 2022 When Zoloft was prescribed for both leg pain related to the work injury – and also psychological issues unrelated to the work injury – the Zoloft was still compensable. Background Claimant suffered compensable injuries… read more
May 23, 2022
TT&H Attorney Dan Grill Wins Defense Verdict in Dental Malpractice Action
On May 13, 2022, TT&H Attorney Dan Grill won a defense verdict following a 3-day trial in the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas. The case concerned allegations of dental negligence. The claim involved extraction of tooth #29, in the lower right mandible. An implant had been planned at the same location. After the tooth… read more
May 03, 2022
TT&H Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and John Morgan Successfully Amend Injury Description and Terminate Benefits in Orthopedic and Pulmonary Claim
TT&H Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and John Morgan recently won a Review Petition and Termination Petition in Reading, Pennsylvania, with the Court concluding that the extent of Claimant’s injury was a strain/contusion, rather than the originally-accepted rotator cuff tear, and that Claimant had fully recovered. This claim involved a Claimant in his 80’s who fell at… read more
May 02, 2022
eNotes: Liability – May 2022 – Pennsylvania
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES PA CASE SUMMARIES Mwambu v. Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court No. 1128 CD 2020 Decided: March 14, 2022 Court affirms Trial Court Order compelling Defendant to produce claim notes, finding that the attorney-client privilege and protections afforded by Rule 4003.3 did not apply. Background Plaintiff filed a negligence action against… read more
May 02, 2022
eNotes: Liability – May 2022 – Maryland
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARY MD CASE SUMMARY Denc v. Phila. Indem. Ins. Co. United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 10443 Decided: April 18, 2022 The Fourth Circuit finds insurance coverage applies where policy fails to specifically preclude coverage. Background In a case grappling with a breach of contract allegation,… read more