Judge Tosses Suit by Estate of Employee Killed in Crash After Mandatory Wine Tasting February 9, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A Connecticut judge has tossed a lawsuit by the estate of a woman who was killed in a crash while...
Court Nixes ‘Wrongful Life’ Framing in Upholding $38M Fertility Malpractice Award February 8, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that claims involving the evolving field of assisted reproductive technologies can be decided using...
Pennsylvania Courts’ Cyber Battle With an ‘Unknown Opponent’ Enters Third Day February 7, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Pennsylvania’s court system is in a “virtual battle with an unknown opponent” that attacked and shut down key portions of...
New England Patriots Sued Over Video Viewing App’s Alleged Privacy Violations February 5, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A Massachusetts man has filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking $5 million against the New England Patriots for alleged...
Pennsylvania High Court Backs ‘Regular Use’ Exclusion for Underinsured Motorist Cover February 2, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a “regular use” exclusion in an auto insurance policy that prohibits underinsured motorist coverage...
Pennsylvania Counties Still Restoring Systems After Cyber Incidents February 1, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Two Pennsylvania county governments — Bucks and Washington— reported some progress this week restoring computer systems and overcoming the effects...
Virginia Police Officer Denied Workers’ Compensation Despite Statutory Presumption January 30, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A Virginia police officer has been denied workers’ compensation benefits for a heart condition despite the state law that his...
Roof Claim for Damage by Vultures Fails on Ordinary, Not Expert, Meaning of ‘Infestation’ January 23, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson How many vultures are required and how long must they be present to create an infestation? The Pennsylvania-based owner of...
Massachusetts Hospital Wins COVID-19 Claim Under Disease Contamination Endorsement January 12, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal appeals court has ruled that a Massachusetts hospital is entitled to coverage for losses due to COVID-19 under...
Was Man Who Died at Train Station a Passenger or Trespasser? Court Wants to Know. January 4, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson The federal circuit appeals court for the District of Columbia (D.C.) has asked D.C’s highest court for guidance on the...