Could the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in Tincher result in an increase in pre-litigation, arbitration level and/or municipal court product liability claims? Quite possibly, and here’s why: for some cases, plaintiffs will no longer need to incur the expense of an expert. In the Tincher opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme …
Opposing Counsel: “What type of phone do you have?” Mr. Mitchell: “Objection. Type of phone?” This line of questioning at depositions soon may become common, along with questions about whether plaintiff wears a wristband fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit. My Galaxy S5, currently the most popular phone on the …
It is axiomatic that ignorance of the law is not an excuse. The US Supreme Court ruled Monday there is an exception to this rule: police officers. Stated in context, the exception applies to police officers in the case of a traffic stop based on the officer’s erroneous understanding of …
In a recent Indiana case concerning the Indiana Tort Claims Act (“ITCA”) and Indiana’s discovery rule regarding claims against local or state governmental agencies or entities, Plaintiffs Michael and Denita Lyons appealed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Defendants Richmond Community School Corporation. Lyons v. Richmond …
With the holiday season approaching, many companies are planning their company-sponsored holiday party. While the holiday party is a great way to reward employees for their hard work during the preceding year, these type of events can also lead to unwanted human resource complaints and lawsuits. Now is the time …
The Georgia Court of Appeals has clarified the deadline for renewing a lawsuit when a dismissal without prejudice involves less than all defendants. (Read the court’s opinion.) Norris Gresham filed a lawsuit against Clifford Harris and other defendants on November 8, 2010. On July 11, 2012, Gresham dismissed all but one …