In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld the dismissal of a roofer’s negligence lawsuit, ruling that the alleged danger posed by an improperly placed ladder was “open and obvious.” The plaintiff claimed he was injured when t Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

Landowners in urban areas have a legal responsibility to prevent foreseeable dangers posed by trees on their property. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reaffirmed the necessity of expert testimony in negligence cases involving complex medical causation. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

In January 2025, the Appellate Division, First Department, provided further clarity on Labor Law § 240(1) cases, particularly regarding the availability of safety devices on construction sites. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently ruled that a plaintiff’s speeding alone warranted a comparative negligence instruction, even without clear causation or expert testimony. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

In a significant ruling addressing concerns over fraudulent claims, the court granted the defendants’ motion to vacate the Note of Issue, remove the case from the trial calendar, and compel extensive discovery. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

In a dispute over underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, the court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ bad faith claim. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

In a case involving an unusual seating arrangement and a collision with a city street sweeper, the court ruled on the plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

A New Jersey court has denied a defendant’s request for a new trial after a jury found him negligent in a rear-end collision. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri

The Delaware Superior Court court is evaluating whether fire department officials can be held liable for their alleged inaction in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor volunteer firefighter. Case Law Alerts, 2nd Quarter, Apri