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The Times They Are A Changing: Court of Appeals Recognizes Role of Grandparents and Expands “Zone of Danger” For Emotional Distress
By Lawrence N. Rogak. Like the iconic Bob Dylan song, the law must adapt to society’s changes, which includes the laws governing torts. Since the Court of Appeals first decided the “zone of danger” rule in 1984, families have evolved and are...
HOT TOPICS – Are We There Yet?
By Lawrence N. Rogak and Shawn M. Weakland. Although no one is traveling now because we are home with the pandemic, at some point, people will begin traveling again and with that comes the inevitability of accidents. What happens when a New York resident has an...
PMT Delivers a Win – The Total Package
By Thomas M. Bona. Court: Pennsylvania Workers. Compensation Office of Adjudication Judge: The Honorable Sarah Makin Case Type: Termination Petition in Upper Darby, Delaware County, Philadelphia, Pa. Caption: Beth Volio v. Pennsylvania Hospital of the Univ. of Pa....
PMT Always on Your Side – Smashing the Misconception
By Thomas M. Bona. There is a commonly held misconception that defense attorneys don’t want to settle cases. After all, every settled case represents a lost chance to bill and reduces the number of pending cases a firm has. There has been some truth to that notion...
HOT TOPICS – Professional Liability Risks to Watch Out For During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered what society once understood as “normal life,” especially within the realm of professional liability. Professional liability claims are brought by individuals who suffered from the negligent actions of a...
Jeffrey Miller appears on “Today’s Verdict: Resolving Cases During the Pandemic”
Jeffrey Miller appeared on Today’s Verdict, discussing the “6 Things You Must Know – Resolving Cases During the Pandemic”. During the pandemic, courts have been closed or operating at significantly reduced capacity. This is creating a looming crisis of congested court...
PMT Delivers a Win – Aggressive Early Action Saves Clients Money
By Jeffrey D. Schulman and Thomas M. Bona. Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester Judge: Hon. William J. Giacomo Case Type: Construction, General Liability Caption: Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company as subrogee of Bet Am Shalom...
In the Eyes of the Beholder: Bankrupt Store Sells Unpaid $175M Business Interruption Claims
By Thomas M. Bona. As we reported earlier, Century 21 Department Stores filed for bankruptcy as a result of the pandemic. Century 21 claimed that its bankruptcy was in part a result of its insurers’ failure to pay their business interruption claims. As most are...
Insurers Allege Fraud by Reinsurer’s Accountant
By Lawrence N. Rogak. A suit against accounting firm KPMG alleged that the firm aided its clients in defrauding third parties, which had been partially dismissed, has been revived by the Appellate Division, First Department. In Bankers Conseco Life Ins. Co. v. KPMG...
HOT TOPICS – Baby You Can Drive My Car: Product Liability Exposure in the Age of Self-Driving Vehicles
By Kenneth A. Krajewski and Neil L. Sambursky. “The intersection of law, politics, and technology is going to force a lot of good thinking.” – Bill Gates. As the world continues to make leaps in technological advances, the law must deal with...