In April 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law HB808 which amends and reenacts Virginia Code §38.2-510 by adding subsection (D). This subsection goes into effect on July 1, 2026. Subsection D creates new “show your work” requirements for adjusters seeking to change an estimate of damages. If the
In April 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law HB1479 which creates a new statutory claim for punitive damages against drivers involved in a hit and run collision. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2026. Va Code §8.01-44.5:1 states, “in any action for personal injury or
Danielle B. Kent was recently welcomed to TTH’s Richmond office as a partner where she joins the general liability practice group. Danielle has experience across all aspects of complex litigation. Prior to joining TTH, Danielle spent ten years working for a well-respected Virginia Plaintiff’s personal injury firm. Danielle received her
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Significant Case Summaries Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. and Sedgwick Claims Mgmt. Servs. (Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 79 C.D. 2025 Decided: March 16, 2026 Entities who only supply medical equipment, without providing licensed medical
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARY Maryland Significant Case Summary Dennie v. Montgomery Cnty Appellate Court of Maryland No. 993, Sept. Term, 2024 Filed: March 2, 2026 Montgomery County was not entitled to an offset under LE § 9-610 because Claimant’s retirement benefits and workers’ compensation benefits did not cover the same injury.
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Washington DC Significant Case Summary Jannie White v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and Howard University, et al. District of Columbia Court of Appeals Nos. 24-AA-0701 & 24-AA-0746 Decided: January 13, 2026 Claimant’s voluntary retirement did not bar her eligibility for disability benefits when the
