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PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Lageman v. Zepp Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 21 MAP 2021 Decided: December 22, 2021 The legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitor, “the thing speaks for itself,” is available in medical malpractice actions even when direct evidence is presented to support a claim for traditional negligence. Background In this medical malpractice action, Plaintiff… read more

FEDERAL CASE SUMMARIES Mears v. Connolly United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals No. 21-1148, ___ F.4th ____ Decided: February 3, 2022 Nurse assigned to supervise visit at state psychiatric hospital who failed to protect visitor from violent actions of psychiatric patient is not immune from suit under the New Jersey’s Tort Claims Act Background… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Theresa Garvin-Keyser has joined the firm as a partner in the Marlton, New Jersey office. Theresa specializes in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation matters, and brings with her over 20 years of experience in the field. She represents clients in litigated workers’ compensation matters throughout the entire… read more

Harrisburg, PA – As the Commonwealth begins to return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations will implement the most significant changes to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in fifty years. Beginning in March 2022, the Board will transition to a hybrid system to conduct oral arguments. The Board will resume regional in-person proceedings,… read more

SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE NJ LEGISLATIVE UPDATE New Jersey Bill A2617/S2998 Creates a “Hiring Preference” for employees with a prior work injury who are released to MMI On September 24, 2021, Governor Murphy signed Bill A2617/S2998 into law. While the impact of the law remains unclear, the purpose of the law is to create a “hiring… read more