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August 21, 2023
TT&H Attorneys Evan Jenkins and Lee Ann Rhodes Win on Termination Petition in Complex Brain Injury Case
TT&H attorneys Evan Jenkins and Lee Ann Rhodes prevailed on multiple petitions, most notably a Termination Petition, successfully arguing that the Claimant had fully recovered from a work-related concussion and traumatic brain injury. The Claimant used multiple medical expert witnesses, but the judge credited the Defendant’s neurologist, who had “superior” credentials. The judge also accepted… read more
August 11, 2023
TT&H Attorney Burke McLemore Prevails on Appeal in Workers’ Compensation Coverage Dispute
TT&H’s Burke McLemore recently prevailed on appeal in a complex workers’ compensation coverage dispute. The claim involved serious, permanent injuries to an employee of a cable installer. TT&H represented the carrier which had previously provided workers’ compensation coverage. Carrier was alleged to have provided coverage for the cable installer, but carrier replied that coverage lapsed… read more
August 07, 2023
TT&H Attorney Rebecca Sember-Izsak Joins the Exclusive Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Partner Rebecca Sember-Izsak has been elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Membership in the Academy is exclusive and by invitation only. Candidates must be nominated for consideration by another member of the Academy who is unaffiliated with the candidate. Candidates then undergo a comprehensive application and interview process, and must… read more
August 03, 2023
MARYLAND CLIENT ADVISORY: Maryland Converts Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage From Opt-in to Opt-out
On May 8, 2023, Maryland’s Governor approved House Bill 128. For private passenger vehicle insurance policies, the Bill converts enhanced underinsured motorist coverage (“EUIM”) from opt-in coverage to opt-out coverage. By way of background, Maryland first enacted optional EUIM coverage during its 2017 legislative session. The law applied to private passenger vehicle policies dated July… read more
August 01, 2023
eNotes: Liability – August 2023 – Federal
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES FEDERAL CASE SUMMARIES Mallory v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. United States Supreme Court No. 21-1168 Decided: June 27, 2023 In a split decision, U.S. Supreme Court holds Pennsylvania court has personal jurisdiction over Norfolk Southern because the railroad had registered to do business in Pennsylvania, and thereby consented to personal jurisdiction over… read more