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SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Leach v. One Parking 555, LLC District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 22-CV-0497 Decided: August 1, 2024 Expert opinions must articulate, with specificity, how the defendant violated or breached the standard of care. Broad generalities are insufficient. Background On July 25 2018, Plaintiff suffered a fall on… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary The Episcopal Diocese of S. Va. v. Marshall Virginia Court of Appeals No. 1955-23-2 Decided: July 16, 2024 Defamation claims which are inextricably intertwined with a religious institution’s governance are barred by first amendment protections. Background This matter centers around statements made by a Bishop about a priest in… read more

TT&H Attorney Briana Vetter recently received a defense verdict in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration program.  The matter, which began its life in the Major Jury Program, involved an alleged trip and fall on a Philadelphia sidewalk.  Briana represented a construction company that allegedly a caused a defect in the sidewalk,… read more

Yesterday, October 29, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed into law an amendment to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act which abolishes the “abnormal working conditions” standard for post-traumatic stress injuries for first responders. Depending on the triggering event, first responders who have been diagnosed with such mental injuries, will be entitled to up to 104 weeks of… read more

Matt Ainsley, an Associate in TT&H’s Washington, DC office, was recently elected to a two-year term as Secretary of the DC Defense Lawyers’ Association (“DCDLA”).  The DCDLA is the preeminent professional organization for defense lawyers in Washington, DC.  It provides opportunities for continuing education, networking, and interfacing with the judiciary, and serves as the voice… read more