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New York Law Journal

When Does Tort Liability Extend Beyond Contractual Parties?

Nelson E. Canter explores recent case law and trends involving when tort liability attaches for injuries or damages sustained by non-parties to a contract such as in the case of security companies sued by non-contracting plaintiffs.
27 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Krishack v. Milton Hershey Sch., PICS Case No. 16-1050 (Pa. Super. Aug. 15, 2016) Platt, J. (11 pages).

By | August 26, 2016
Trial court properly granted summary judgment for school in case brought by appellant former student alleging that he contracted histoplasmosis at the school 60 years ago because appellant failed to provide any evidence that the fungus that caused histoplasmosis was ever present at the school. Affirmed.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Vetter v. Miller, PICS Case No. 16-1032 (C.P. Berks Aug. 5, 2016) Fudeman, J. (11 pages).

By | August 26, 2016
Intoxicated driver's perception of driving events led him to be caught and dragged by another vehicle to whom he had shown threatening behavior. The jury found both drivers proportionately negligent and denied plaintiff-passenger's claim of IIED. The court did not err in its admissions of evidence at trial and denial of non-economic damages and recommended denial of plaintiff's appeal for new trial.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Santangini v. Krupa, PICS Case No. 16-1037 (C.P. Philadelphia July 14, 2016) Patrick, J. (7 pages).

By | August 26, 2016
Injured party in a slip-and-fall case sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of duty of care, alleging defects in design of the space, placement of fixtures and decor. Defendant argued that the injured party failed to plead grounds for negligence, since she did not provide expert witness testimony. The court agreed with defendant and granted its motion for summary judgment. On appeal, the court urged affirmation of its judgment.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Jury Sides With Plaintiff in Snow Slip-and-Fall Case

By | August 25, 2016
On Dec. 13, 2013, plaintiff Luria Hall-McCallough, 56, a home health care worker, slipped and fell on a sidewalk in North Philadelphia. She claimed the sidewalk was covered with snow and ice at 5236 Magnolia St., a property owned by Jamira Real Estate Holdings LP. She twisted her ankle and fell on her right side, claimed injuries to her ankle and back.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiff Settles Suit Over Crash Before Discovery

By | August 25, 2016
On Sept. 9, 2011, plaintiff Oumar Ba, 49, a laborer, was a passenger in a street sweeper that broadsided a 1997 Ford Econoline van, in South Jersey.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Vitale v. Schering-Plough Corp.

By | August 25, 2016
Contract Clause Waiving Worker's Right to Sue Third Party Unenforceable
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Alberts v. Gaeckler

By | August 25, 2016
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Parsons v. Mullica Twp. Bd. of Educ.

By | August 25, 2016
TCA Immunized Failure to Timely Advise Parents of School Eye Test Results
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Doscher v. Meyer

By | August 25, 2016
Slander Suit Found Frivolous, Meritless; Sanctions Awarded Against Plaintiff, Attorney
3 minute read

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