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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 severe pain caused by complications… read more

Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announced that Joanne J. Lee has joined the firm as an associate in the Washington, DC office.  Joanne handles various civil litigation matters.  She focuses primarily on personal injury cases, including auto and premises liability, as well as construction defect and other general liability matters.  Joanne is admitted… read more

We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Michael N. Giacopelli and James M. Leety have recently joined the firm.  Mike comes to TT&H as a partner and member of the firm’s general liability practice group in the Hampton, NJ office.  He concentrates his practice on products liability and general liability defense in the state and… read more

SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Pennsylvania Case Summaries 700 Pharmacy v. State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania No. 560 C.D. 2023 No. 561 C.D. 2023 No. 562 C.D. 2023 No. 563 C.D. 2023 No. 564 C.D. 2023 Decided: May 16, 2024 Background In a significant case involving illegal self-referrals, TT&H attorney Christopher Scott represented… read more

VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Amendment to Statute Addressing Claims by Healthcare Providers for Payment of Medical Bills Eliminates Date Exception to Application of One-Year Limitations Provision Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-605.1 (enacted March 28, 2024, Effective July 1, 2024) Prompt payment; limitation on claims. Payment for health care services that the employer does not contest, deny,… read more