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Fourth District Affirms Insurers’ Right to Directed Verdicts in Claims Not Related to the Insured’s Policy

After the insureds’ ceiling collapsed by a few inches, the insurer’s field adjuster saw that the ceiling had cracks but had not fallen down. The insurer denied the claim. Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.

Third Circuit Confirms Disciplinary Board’s Ability to Prohibit Harassment and Discrimination in the Practice of Law

The recent amendment to Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4, prohibiting harassment and discrimination in the practice of law, remains in effect in Pennsylvania after the Third Circuit held that an attorney plaintiff lacked standing to c Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.

Clearly Established Constitutional Right: A Fact-Specific, Published Finding Is Necessary to Clearly Establish a “Private Act of Violence”

Emergency medical personnel were granted qualified immunity after pronouncing a person dead, despite her still demonstrating respiratory movement and electrical activity, leading to her transport to a funeral home in a body bag. Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.

Third Circuit Reaffirms the Requirements of Disregarding Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers

Following the fatal shooting of her son during a mental health episode where he was in possession of a knife, the plaintiff brought ten federal and state law claims, seeking damages from Officer Arnold, the City of Lancaster and the former Lancast Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.

Court Affirms Validity of FINRA’s Six-Year Eligibility Rule

The claimant asserted causes of action, including breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, and negligent misrepresentation related to her purchases of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.