Affidavit of Merit against design professional may not be required where underlying factual allegations do not require proof of deviation from professional standard of care.

New York
Architectural, Engineering & Construction Defect Litigation
On January 4, 2010, the plaintiffs entered into a contract with the defendant, an architect, for architectural services connected to the conversion of an existing garage into a kitchen and family room with a second story and to build a second-floo Case Law Alerts
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Supreme Court of Connecticut affirmed trial court’s ruling that hospital was not a product seller of pelvic mesh sling and not liable under Connecticut Product Liability Act.

King of Prussia
Product Liability
A patient brought a product liability claim pursuant to the Connecticut Product Liability Act (CPLA) against the hospital where a pelvic mesh sling was surgically implanted, alleging the mesh sling caused her discomfort and ultimately required its Case Law Alerts
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In applying Pennsylvania law, federal district court held that property owner does not owe duty to business invitee if actual or constructive notice of dangerous condition was not established.

Pittsburgh
Premises & Retail Liability
The plaintiff, a business invitee, slipped and fell on a “slime” substance located on the floor of a Walmart. In their motion for summary judgment, the defendant argued they did not have actual or constructive notice of the spill.  Case Law Alerts
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