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Appellate Division affirms summary judgment against employer due to the exclusive remedy provision of the Act and affirms summary judgment, in part, to an insurance carrier in excluding coverage for intentional wrong claims.
In the first of these two cases (No. A-1702-21), the Appellate Division affirmed an order granting summary judgment to Bravo Pack (Bravo), dismissing all claims, cross-claims, and third party claims against Bravo.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
A decision granting a claim petition, but not awarding wage loss benefits, was supported by substantial competent evidence and, therefore, cannot be disturbed on appeal.
The claimant, a certified nurse assistant, filed a claim petition alleging multiple work injuries, which occurred on January 14, 2020, while she was attempting to move a 300-pound patient.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
Temporary total disability benefits were properly reinstated as of the date claimant filed a Protz constitutional challenge, and exceptional circumstances did not exist to allow for a reinstatement as of the date of the original IRE.
The claimant sustained a work injury in May 2007. Subsequently, the status of his benefits was changed from total to partial based on a December 2, 2010, IRE that found he had an 8% whole-person impairment.
What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
State Officials’ ADA Liability Under the 11th Amendment
In the recent case, Durham v. Kelley, 82 F.4th 217 (3d Cir.
Legal Updates for Employment Law – October 25, 2023, has been prepared for our re
New Guidance from Pennsylvania’s Superior Court for Establishing Factual Basis to Transfer Venue
Since the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s August 25, 2022, order changed the venue rules in medical malpractice cases—from requiring that cases be filed “only in a county in which the cause of action arose” to applying the same venue standards tha
Legal Updates for Health Care Liability – October 17, 2023, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Appellate Court Reverses $224 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
On October 4, 2023, a panel of three judges in the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed a $224 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, awarded to a consolidated group of four plaintiffs who alleged their use of the company’s talcum powder
The material in this law alert has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Denn
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates Ruling Against Plaintiff in Amusement Park Discrimination Case
In this case, the plaintiff argued that the amusement park imposed discriminatory eligibility criterion, in violation of the ADA, when it refused to permit him to ride on the Krakatau Aqua Coaster as he presented with only one hand, but no prosthe
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Dashboard Camera Video Footage Evidence Used to Affirm Motion for Summary Judgment
In an action for underinsured motorist coverage resulting from a vehicle-pedestrian accident, the defendant moved for summary judgment, asserting there was no genuine issue of material fact that the driver was not negligent.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2023 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.