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July 1, 2024

eNotes: Liability – July 2024 – Pennsylvania

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries Salsberg v. Mann Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 7 EAP 2022 Decided: February 21, 2024 Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognizes cause of action for intentional interference by a third party to an existing at-will employment relationship. Background This case arises out of an employment dispute. Ms.

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eNotes: Liability – July 2024 – Maryland

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Maryland Case Summary In the Matter of the Petition of Featherfall Restoration LLC Maryland Appellate Court No. 1313, Sept. Term, 2022 Decided: March 7, 2024 Appellate Court of Maryland finds anti-assignment clause valid and that Plaintiff lacked standing to request a hearing. Background Travelers Home and Marine

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eNotes: Liability – July 2024 – Washington, DC

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington, DC Case Summary Porter v. Howard Univ. Hosp. District of Columbia Court of Appeals No. 23-CV-0021 Decided: June 20, 2024 Trial Court erred when it granted summary judgment on judicial estoppel grounds without considering Plaintiff’s Motion to substitute a bankruptcy trustee as the real party in

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eNotes: Liability – July 2024 – Virginia

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary H.C. v. Potomac Hosp. Corp. of Prince William Virginia Court of Appeals No. 20521-23-4 Decided: June 4, 2024 An employer cannot be held vicariously liable for a sexual assault committed by an employee who is motivated purely for personal reasons. Background Plaintiff presented with

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