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March 01, 2022
eNotes: Liability – March 2022 – Maryland
MARYLAND CASE SUMMARY Westfield Ins. Co. v. Gilliam Maryland Court of Appeals 2022 Md. LEXIS 54 (reported) Decided: February 8, 2022 The Maryland Court of Appeals holds that the difference between a higher amount billed by a healthcare provider and the amount actually paid by a worker’s compensation insurer is not a part of the… read more
March 01, 2022
eNotes: Liability – March 2022 – Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Lageman v. Zepp Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 21 MAP 2021 Decided: December 22, 2021 The legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitor, “the thing speaks for itself,” is available in medical malpractice actions even when direct evidence is presented to support a claim for traditional negligence. Background In this medical malpractice action, Plaintiff… read more
March 01, 2022
eNotes: Liability – March 2022 – Federal
FEDERAL CASE SUMMARIES Mears v. Connolly United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals No. 21-1148, ___ F.4th ____ Decided: February 3, 2022 Nurse assigned to supervise visit at state psychiatric hospital who failed to protect visitor from violent actions of psychiatric patient is not immune from suit under the New Jersey’s Tort Claims Act Background… read more
February 23, 2022
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Theresa Garvin-Keyser to its Marlton, New Jersey Office
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that Theresa Garvin-Keyser has joined the firm as a partner in the Marlton, New Jersey office. Theresa specializes in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation matters, and brings with her over 20 years of experience in the field. She represents clients in litigated workers’ compensation matters throughout the entire… read more
February 22, 2022
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board Hearings Transition to Hybrid In-person and “Hot Bench” Proceedings
Harrisburg, PA – As the Commonwealth begins to return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations will implement the most significant changes to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in fifty years. Beginning in March 2022, the Board will transition to a hybrid system to conduct oral arguments. The Board will resume regional in-person proceedings,… read more