0 results for 'Thomas, Thomas & Hafer'
$2.95M Settlement Reached in Traffic Accident Death Case
Parties involved in litigation over the death of a woman who was killed when a tractor hauling a bale of hay struck her car head-on have settled the case for $2.95 million.
Driver, Passenger Suffered Severe Injuries in Rollover
On Aug. 11, 2016, plaintiff Joel Lebeau, 67, was driving north on Interstate 81, in Ryan Township. Plaintiff Joseph Volonakis, 62, was a passenger. A vehicle rear-ended their sport utility vehicle. The impact pushed the SUV into a guardrail, and the SUV proceeded to roll down an embankment. Lebeau and Volonakis suffered injuries.
Justices to Hear Argument Over Fentanyl Overdose Case Against Pharmacy
The Superior Court held that because decedent Cody Albert was a part of co-defendant Zachary Ross' plot to acquire fentanyl—prescribed to his mother for her cancer treatment—for recreational use, Albert's estate could not recover.
As Jury Attendance Declines, Lackawanna Judges Can Nix Peremptory Challenges. Will Others Follow?
The Lackawanna County court system became the first and only one in Pennsylvania to allow judges to remove a jury selection tool used by lawyers. The state Supreme Court granted a request premised on the decline in citizen response to jury summonses during the pandemic.
Law Journal Press | Digital Book
Wrongful Use of Civil Proceedings and Related Torts in Pennsylvania, Second Edition
Authors: George Bochetto, David P. Heim, John A. O’Connell, Robert S. Tintner
View this Book
View more book results for the query "Thomas, Thomas & Hafer"
As Jury Attendance Declines, Will More Courts Nix Peremptory Challenges?
The Lackawanna County court system became the first and only one in Pennsylvania to allow judges to remove a jury selection tool used by lawyers. The state Supreme Court granted a request premised on the decline in citizen response to jury summonses during the pandemic.Pedestrian Hit by Car in Parking Lot, Broke Wrist
On Oct. 3, 2017, plaintiff Denise Cimino, 55, a part-time bookkeeper, was struck by a reversing vehicle. The incident occurred in a parking lot in Southampton. She suffered an injury of a wrist. The motorist's insurer tendered its policy, which provided $100,000 of coverage, to release the motorist from liability.Shopper, Sam's Club Dispute Cause of Falling Chlorine Bucket
On June 7, 2014, plaintiff Randie Mullen, in her early 50s, was shopping at a Sam's Club in West Mifflin. A 40-pound bucket of chlorine tablets fell from a display that was more than 4 feet high, onto her right lower leg. She claimed injuries of her leg, back and hip.
Walker v. Cholakis
Publication Date: 2020-07-07 Practice Area: Civil Rights |
Judges
Industry: State and Local Government
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, U.S. - NDNY Judge: District Judge Lawrence Vilardo Attorneys: For plaintiff: For defendant: Case number: 1:19-CV-1288
Noteworthy
Court Upholds Dismissal of Fentanyl Overdose Case Against Pharmacy
"By participating in the scheme to obtain the fentanyl, and by illegally possessing the fentanyl ... the decedent was 'an active, voluntary participant in the wrongful conduct or transaction(s) for which [appellant] seeks redress,'" Judge Victor Stabile wrote.TRENDING STORIES
More from ALM
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Mike Andolina, Partner, White & Case 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Carolyn Burbrink, Uber Director of Volume Mobility Safety and Insurance Litigation 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Vaishali Rao, Hinshaw & Culbertson Partner 1 minute read
Resources
Corporate Transparency Act Resource Kit
Brought to you by Wolters Kluwer
Download Now
Revenue, Profit, Cash: Managing Law Firms for Success
Brought to you by Juris Ledger
Download Now
Law Firm Operational Considerations for the Corporate Transparency Act
Brought to you by Wolters Kluwer
Download Now
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Legal Work
Brought to you by Filevine
Download Now