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.

Pittsburgh
Premises & Retail Liability
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.
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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.

Mount Laurel
Fraud/Special Investigation
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.
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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.

Pittsburgh
Lawyers' Professional Liability
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.
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Is a certificate of merit required when a plaintiff files a claim sounding in professional negligence but subsequently attempts to assert that the issue involves simple negligence?

King of Prussia
Health Care Liability
This case involves the issue of whether a certificate of merit is required when a plaintiff files a claim soun Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
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