Publications
In non-precedential decision, Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that summary judgment was precluded when questions of fact existed relative to a dog’s vicious tendencies,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.
California Court affirms dismissal, finding Uber had no duty to prevent fake Uber scheme leading to sexual assault.
Multiple women sued Uber and affiliated entities claiming they were sexually assaulted by assailants who lured them into their vehicles by posing as drivers authorized by Uber.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
FINRA panel authorizes hold on customer account.
The claimant alleged that the respondent broker-dealer failed to return the cash balance in the claimant’s account after the account closed.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Broker wins directed verdict but loses expungement request.
The claimant asserted allegations on behalf of her IRA and Family Trust, including breach of contract, fraud (
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
New York’s Supreme Court, First Department affirms trial court decision based on plaintiff’s failure to prove causation in asbestos litigation.
The plaintiff sued the defendant-manufacturer of vinyl floor tile and sheet vinyl flooring that contained asbe
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
NJ Appellate Division addresses applicability of arbitration provisions in two separate decisions involving amusement parks.
First, in Matullo v. Skyzone Trampoline Park, the New Jersey appellate division addressed whether an arbitration provision contained in a participation agreement signed by a 15-year-old was enforceable.
Case Law Alerts, 3rd Quarter, July
NY Supreme Court Appellate Division explains that failure to pay policy limits by insurance company does not constitute bad faith.
After the plaintiff was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, she filed an action against the tortfeasor and settled the matter for the $25,000 policy limits.
Case Law Alerts, 3rd Quarter, July
DE Superior Court determines that insurance company must indemnify defendant based on MCS-90B.
This is a coverage matter based on an automobile liability case. The underlying automobile case involved the transportation of wedding guests in a “Jolly Trolley” that resulted in a crash, leading to severe injuries for many of the passengers.
Case Law Alerts, 3rd Quarter, July
FL Supreme Court amends Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 to exclude non-monetary terms.
On its own motion, the Florida Supreme Court amended the Proposal for Settlement Rule to conform with the substantive elements of Florida’s settlement proposal statute, Section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2021).
Case Law Alerts, 3rd Quarter, July