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Insurance Bad Faith vs. Unfair Trade Practices Act and Consumer Protection Law
ClockApril 20th, 2022 By Tyler Smith

Insurance Bad Faith vs. Unfair Trade Practices Act and Consumer Protection Law

 Catherine Defuso (“Defuso”) sustained serious injuries when her vehicle, which was stopped at a stop sign, was struck from behind by another vehicle. At this time, Defuso was insured under a policy of insurance issued by the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) which provided stacked underinsured motorist...

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What Type of Cases Will the New West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals Hear?
ClockApril 19th, 2022 By Matt Schrebe

What Type of Cases Will the New West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals Hear?

 The newly created West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals is set to launch on July 1, 2022.  It was created by the West Virginia Legislature in 2021 to help relieve some of the caseload the Supreme Court of Appeals was facing.  It will be based in Charleston, West Virginia but...

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Documenting Your Injuries Following a Motor Vehicle Crash
ClockApril 18th, 2022 By Jodi Wood Cunningham

Documenting Your Injuries Following a Motor Vehicle Crash

 Being involved in a motor vehicle crash can affect your life both physically and mentally.  The time after the crash can be very hectic and stressful, but first and foremost it is extremely important that you first seek any medical treatment that you need.  After seeking your initial treatment, it...

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Easter Sunday Celebration
ClockApril 14th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

Easter Sunday Celebration

 Of course, church is first on our list of Easter activities. Before the kids were born, we always attended sunrise services. In my hometown, it would be held on a hilltop, and it was so beautiful and heartwarming watching the sunrise while giving praise to our Savior, Jesus Christ, and...

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What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?
ClockApril 13th, 2022 By Justin Selep

What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?

 Not every case goes to trial. In fact, most do not. The fact that some cases do not go to trial does not necessarily reflect each cases merit. Cases resolve prior to trial for a multitude of reasons. For instance, a case may settle. In a different instance, a case...

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
ClockApril 12th, 2022 By Bordas & Bordas

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

 April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month since April 4, 1983. Following a proclamation issued by President Reagan, the United States has taken a number of additional actions to help protect children and prevent child abuse and neglect, including enacting laws like the Child Abuse Prevention and...

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National Pet Day
ClockApril 11th, 2022 By Jodi Wood Cunningham

National Pet Day

 Many of us consider our pets like family and treat them the same (maybe even better).  National Pet Day was created in 2006 by Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige. This special day encourages us to appreciate and honor our pets, as well as promote the importance of adoption. However, it is important...

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New Study Reveals Disturbing Finding of Microplastics in Human Blood
ClockApril 8th, 2022 By Zak Zatezalo

New Study Reveals Disturbing Finding of Microplastics in Human Blood

 A new study reveals, for the first time, that Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood in almost 80% of the people tested. This is another disturbing discovery in the growing body of literature demonstrating the ubiquitous contamination of the entire planet, and its occupants, from decades of poorly...

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Prominent Pennsylvania Judge Addresses Deposition Speaking Objections
ClockApril 7th, 2022 By Tyler Smith

Prominent Pennsylvania Judge Addresses Deposition Speaking Objections

 Lackawanna County Judge, Terrence R. Nealon, recently addressed the issue of deposition speaking objections, in the case of The Fiduciary Trust Co. Int’l of Pa v. Geisinger-Community Medical Center, et al., No. 20-CV-4775 (March 4, 2022). Plaintiff, The Fiduciary Trust Co. Int’l of Pa (“Fiduciary”), is the guardian ad litem for...

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Is Videoconferencing Technology Here to Stay in the Legal Profession?
ClockApril 6th, 2022 By Justin Selep

Is Videoconferencing Technology Here to Stay in the Legal Profession?

 The world was turned upside by COVID-19. All businesses and professions were forced to adapt to the new normal and the new ways of operating. The legal profession was no different. The legal profession was prompted to adapt to the restrictions in place, all the while still moving forward. One...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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