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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
By Peter M. Dunne. 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...
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...
PMT Always on Your Side – Our Commitment to Constant Learning and Continuing Education
By Thomas M. Bona. One of the ways PMT is Always on Your Side is by serving as your trusted adviser and counselor. We believe that we are charged with the duty to keep our insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients informed and advised of changes in the law and how...
PMT Delivers a Win – “I Don’t Know”: Exposing Meritless Lawsuit with Plaintiff’s Own Words
By Thomas M. Bona. Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Rockland County Judge: Hon. Rolf Thorsen Case Type: Slip and Fall Caption: Martinez v. Inserra Supermarkets, Inc Index No.: 36398/13 Decision Date: November 1, 2018 Decision: Summary Judgment Affirmed...