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January 01, 2021
eNotes Liability: January 2021
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES PENNSYLVANIA CASE SUMMARIES Graham v. Check Pennsylvania Supreme Court No. 42 WAP 2019 Decided: December 22, 2020 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declares that the sudden emergency doctrine is no longer a defense, but rather a factor in determining negligence. Background While it was still dark, Plaintiff-pedestrian was struck by Defendant’s car while… read more
December 31, 2020
TT&H Attorneys Ben Peoples and Jeanette Ho Win Dismissal of Leg Fracture Case
On December 29, 2020, the Maryland Circuit Court for Montgomery County granted a Motion to dismiss prepared by Ben Peoples and Jeanette Ho. The two TT&H attorneys represented an underinsured motorist (“UIM”) carrier who was sued after the Plaintiff reached a policy limits settlement with the tortfeasor’s insurer. The Plaintiff claimed that the tortfeasor’s vehicle… read more
December 30, 2020
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP Elevates Two to Equity Partner
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP (“TTH”) is excited to announce that it has elevated Rebecca Sember-Izsak and Josh Bovender to equity partnership. Todd Narvol, the Firm’s Chief Financial Partner, had this to say about Rebecca and Josh: “We focus on developing and retaining talent because our people are the lifeblood of our business. Part of… read more
December 22, 2020
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Michael Weinert to the Allentown Office
December 22, 2020 – Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP is pleased to announce that Michael S. Weinert has joined its Allentown office and will be supporting the firm’s General Liability Practice Group. Jaymie Dodd-o, a member of the firm’s Management Committee, commented that “Mike’s past experience as both a state and federal law clerk, and his… read more
December 22, 2020
TT&H Attorneys Lou Long and Ben Peoples Prevail in Appeal Filed With the Fourth Circuit
On December 21, 2020, Lou Long and Ben Peoples won an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. After Ben was able to convince the United States District Court for the District of Maryland that it was without subject matter jurisdiction, he and Lou were able to persuade the Fourth… read more