Publications
Ohio Supreme Court finds no duty to defend in opioid litigation.
In this closely watched decision, the court was asked to determine whether a CGL insurer was required to defen
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania applies occurrence rule to dismiss legal malpractice lawsuit on statute of limitations grounds, despite plaintiff’s claim it was unaware of the breach until a lawsuit was filed against it.
The plaintiff, the seller of lots for homes in a planned community, was sued by homeowners arising from misrepresentations contained in the Public Offering Statement concerning the sta
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court finds no reason to overturn Muhammad.
On July 20, 2022, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued its opinion in this case and determined that it clearly fell under at least one of the recognized exceptions to the “Muhammad
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
A corporate representative does not waive attorney-client privilege when discussing the factual background for preparation for corporate representative deposition.
In a recent decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeals stemming from an automobile liability case, the
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
To bring an action under the Insurance Fraud Prevention Act, it must be determined whether the alleged fraudulent act amounts to a prerequisite for a violation under the Act.
The New Jersey Appellate Division confirmed a motion for summary judgment, finding that even if the defendant had submitted fraudulent fee certifications to the insurance carrier and a
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that assumption of risk doctrine did not eliminate restaurant’s duty of care owed to business invitee.
The plaintiff alleged that he was continuously harassed and assaulted by a third party while mentoring a stude
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
A store’s motion for summary judgment was denied when the court applied a spoliation of evidence adverse inference due to the store’s failure to preserve video footage of an incident.
In a diversity matter, the plaintiff alleged that she suffered injuries after slipping and falling on a clear, gel-like substance while shopping in the defendant’s store.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
A gym was not liable for a slip and fall incident when there was no evidence of actual or constructive notice.
The plaintiff slipped and fell on an unknown substance in the men’s locker room of the defendant gym.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
In non-precedential decision, Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that summary judgment was precluded when questions of fact existed relative to a dog’s vicious tendencies, owner’s knowledge of these tendencies, and precautions taken by the owner.
While visiting the defendant’s home, the plaintiff sustained injuries when the defendant’s pit bull mix attack
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
The Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania held that Section 4-497 of the Pennsylvania Dram Shop Act prohibits common law negligence claims against a liquor licensee.
The plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident when his vehicle was struck by the defendant-driver’s vehicle, which ran a red light.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.