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The Pennsylvania Superior Court Unanimously Affirmed Claire Neiger’s Philadelphia Defense Verdict Finding Use of Force by Hospital Security Officers Justified
Claire Neiger convinced the Pennsylvania Superior Court to affirm her 2018 Philadelphia trial victory in favor of a local Hospital. Appellants argued that the trial court erred in giving a misleading, non-standard citizen’s arrest jury instruction. The Superior Court found that “citizen’s arrest” was not referenced in any jury questions, and even if the citizen’s […]
HARLAN SCHREIBER OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON NO-FAULT CLAIM FROM NEW YORK APPELLATE COURT
In Unitrin Advantage Ins. Co. v. Cohen & Kramer, MD, P.C., a No-Fault automobile insurer appealed an arbitration award in favor of a medical provider. The insurer had disclaimed coverage on the ground that the provider’s alleged assignee claimant failed to appear for independent medical examinations (“IMEs”). The arbitrator found that the IME notices were […]
GMR Obtains Dismissal of New Jersey Provider Claim in New York
In Healthplus Surgery Center, LLC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 703556/19 (Civ. Ct. N.Y. Co.), GMR argued that a New Jersey medical provider that is not registered to do business in New York cannot maintain a cause of action in a New York Court to collect New York No-Fault benefits. The court held […]
Robert Stein Prevailed on Motion for Summary Judgment in New Jersey’s Union County
Robert Stein prevailed on a motion for summary judgment, dismissing his client with prejudice in a Union County auto negligence action. The action stemmed from a February 2018 motor vehicle accident where Plaintiff was allegedly injured as a backseat passenger of a rideshare vehicle. Plaintiff filed a civil action against the driver of the rideshare […]
Lori Miller, Joe Petka and Jessica Smeriglio are set to present “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late! Investigating Early, Preserving Evidence, Avoiding Horror Stories” at the University Risk Management and Insurance Association’s Conference on April 16
Attendees will hear from Lori, Joe and Jessica–attorneys with 40 + years of combined experience working closely with University Risk Managers on cases involving slip, trip and falls, snow and ice, assaults, fraternities, construction, fires, vendor relationships, contract and tender issues, and much more. The presentation will be loaded with real-life case examples illustrating practical […]