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Drum v. Dental Care R.E. P'ship, PICS Case No. 15-0254 (C.P. Lycoming Feb. 6, 2015) Anderson, J. (2 pages).

By | February 24, 2015
Slip and Fall • Premises Liability • Evidence
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Guffey v. Kyriazis, PICS Case No. 15-0257 (C.P. Lackawanna Dec. 23, 2014) Minora, J. (11 pages).

By | February 24, 2015
Defendant's appeal of the special trial master's order imposing sanctions was granted in part in that defendant's expert's testimony would not be precluded. Defense counsel was ordered to pay plaintiff's legal expenses and costs associated with the discovery as well as legal expenses and costs related to the subpoenas which ultimately produced the information defendant did not produce
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Gamble v. Beck, PICS Case No. 15-0269 (C.P. Lycoming Jan. 6, 2015) Gray, J. (8 pages).

By | February 24, 2015
Premises Liability • Landlord/Tenant Liability • Hills and Ridges Doctrine
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Kinderman v. Cunningham, PICS Case No. 15-0241 (Pa. Super. Feb. 11, 2015) Bowes, J. (21 pages).

By | February 24, 2015
A new trial on the issue of damages was improper where the jury's award of only a fraction of uncontested economic damages likely represented a compromise verdict based on substantial conflict over the issue of liability. Judgment affirmed.
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McCann v. Sandals Resorts Int'l, Ltd., PICS Case No. 15-0265 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 11, 2015) Yohn, J. (9 pages).

By | February 24, 2015
Under the reasoning of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Daimler AG v. Bauman, Sandals Resorts International, Ltd., a Jamaican corporation was not subject to general personal jurisdiction in Pennsylvania for personal injuries occurring in St. Lucia. Motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction granted.
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Pa. Superior Court Panel Upholds $5 Verdict in Auto Accident Case

A $5 verdict awarded to a woman who claimed to be injured in an auto accident has been upheld by the state Superior Court, despite her protests that the amount was miniscule.
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National Law Journal

A Plan Emerges For GM Test Cases

Since announcing its recalls, GM has made strategic moves to avoid a trial over the ignition-switch lawsuits. But about 950 people are taking their chances in court.
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National Law Journal

Thousands of Pelvic Mesh Lawsuits in Settlement Talks

Medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard Inc. is in talks to settle thousands of lawsuits filed by women over its pelvic mesh products.
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Daily Report Online

Brain Injury Yields $3.5M Verdict in DeKalb [VIDEO]

A woman whose car was crushed by a produce truck in 2012 won $3.5 million in DeKalb County State Court despite not having any visible injuries.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Woman Hit by Car Settles for $100,000

A woman who was hit by a car while crossing the street in downtown Stamford, has settled her claim against the negligent driver for $100,000 before even having to file a lawsuit.
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