Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and Taryn Vender Secure a Win on a Termination Petition

TTH Attorneys Jim Tinnyo and Taryn Vender were recently successful before a Pottsville Workers’ Compensation Judge on a Termination Petition. This matter originally began in August 2020. Pursuant to a prior Decision and Order before a WCJ in 2023, Claimant was awarded indemnity benefits until there was a change in Claimant’s condition. An IME done in 2024 deemed Claimant to be fully recovered from the accepted work injury and required no restrictions. Therefore, Attorneys Tinnyo and Vender filed a Termination Petition.

Attorney Tinnyo presented expert medical testimony that demonstrated Claimant had no objective basis for any of her subjective complaints, but rather exhibited symptom magnification. From a thorough review of the medical records, Attorney Vender determined that Claimant’s treating physician / medical expert had not physically examined Claimant in over two years, which Jim confirmed during cross-examination of Claimant’s witness. The WCJ agreed with Jim and Taryn’s position and issued a favorable Decision and Order for the Client, terminating Claimant’s benefits. The WCJ adopted many of the legal arguments made by Jim and Taryn in deciding this matter.

Questions about this matter can be directed to Jim Tinnyo at 717-237-7121 or jtinnyo@tthlaw.com or Taryn Vender at 570-825-4794 or tvender@tthlaw.com