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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Using Your Watch as a Witness: Data on Your Wrist Can Be Used to Help or Harm Your Personal Injury Case

The fitness devices once used solely to count steps and track exercise now monitor and record a range of data we may not even be aware of. That information can be used to either strengthen or destroy your claim for damages...more

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E-Bike Law in Delaware: What Riders Need to Know

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Electric bicycles, once a niche commuter option, are now one of the fastest-growing forms of personal transportation in the country. But as e-bike use rises, so do safety concerns. Across the U.S., policymakers are sounding...more

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What Happens in Delaware When a Structure Collapses?

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A parking garage collapse in South Philadelphia this week is a stark example of how quickly a structural failure can escalate, from a localized incident to a serious safety event with legal consequences....more

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Raising The Bar: Ohio Moves To Increase Tort Damages Caps For The First Time In Two Decades

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The Ohio Legislature is advancing bills that would significantly raise caps on noneconomic and punitive damages in tort cases, with future increases tied to inflation....more

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Fatal Agricultural Accident in Bridgeville Highlights Unique Legal Risks for Farm Workers

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A fatal agricultural accident in Bridgeville is under investigation by Delaware State Police following an incident on April 10, 2026. While early reporting is limited, incidents like this often raise a set of legal questions...more

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Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Strict Constructive‑Notice Standard in Slip‑and‑Fall Cases

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In a significant decision for premises owners and occupiers, the Supreme Court of Texas has reaffirmed (and strictly enforced) the evidentiary burden plaintiffs must meet to establish constructive notice in slip‑and‑fall...more

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School Districts Can Be Vicariously Liable When Students Are Sexually Abused by Their Employees

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In a precedential, consolidated opinion decided on March 11, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education and Simpkins v. South Orange-Maplewood School District that the...more

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Insurer Intervention in Tort Lawsuits: Strategic Coverage Considerations and Legal Frameworks

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In the complex landscape of insurance litigation, the question of whether and when an insurer should intervene in an underlying tort lawsuit is increasingly critical. With rising exposure to mixed claims – those involving...more

Ropers Majeski

Recent First Department Decision: Storm-in-Progress Doctrine Reaffirmed in Interior Slip-and-Fall Context

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In Alvizurez v. North State Realty Associates LLC, the First Department reversed two Bronx County orders and granted summary judgment to the owner and property manager in a lobby stairwell slip-and-fall case....more

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Philadelphia Parking Garage Collapse in Grays Ferry

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A partially constructed parking garage collapsed in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of Philadelphia on April 8, 2026, killing one construction worker, injuring two others, and leaving two more unaccounted for beneath the rubble....more

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Oregon Supreme Court to Review Scope of Employer Liability Law

Oregon's statutory Employer Liability Law (ELL) (ORS 654.305) makes indirect employers liable for an employee's injuries under certain circumstances. An indirect employer is one who: "(1) is engaged with the plaintiff's...more

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Running in New Jersey: When a Routine Jog Turns Into a Slip-And-Fall

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It’s that time of year again: warmer weather, longer days, and runners trading treadmills for sidewalks and trails. For most people, it feels simple: throw on sneakers, pick a route, and go. Sidewalks, trails, parking...more

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How Often Do Personal Injury Cases Settle?

If you have a personal injury claim, settling your claim will allow you to recover financial compensation for your losses and begin the process of trying to move on with your life. ...more

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First Department Reinforces Limits of Labor Law § 240(1) in Electrical Blast Ladder-Fall Case

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A recent First Department decision, Arias v. Brooks Holdings Corp., decided March 26, 2026, is worth attention for anyone handling New York Labor Law claims, particularly where a fall from a ladder follows an electrical event...more

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Most Settlement Proceeds Are Taxable: What the Ninth Circuit Just Made Clear

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A recent Ninth Circuit decision, Roman v. Commissioner (Mar. 18, 2026), reinforces how narrow the tax-free treatment of settlement proceeds is. In most cases, settlement payments are taxable unless they clearly compensate for...more

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Risk Management for Security Guard Companies: Operational Protocols to Avoid Litigation

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Over the last decade, the implementation of numerous safety mechanisms in vehicles has reduced the number of motor vehicle accidents nationwide. As a result, personal injury firms across the United States have begun pivoting...more

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10 Dangerous Drug Cases in 2026: Are You Eligible to Join?

Dangerous drugs are far more common than they should be. While pharmaceutical companies have a legal duty to ensure that their drugs are safe for use as marketed, numerous patients suffer serious complications caused by...more

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Lessons from Spain to Philadelphia: Why Preventable Train Accidents Keep Happening

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In January 2026, rail safety once again became global news when four separate train accidents occurred in Spain within a single week. One involved a commuter train striking a construction crane that had intruded onto the...more

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When Catastrophic Injury Cases Should Be Mediated — and When They Should Wait

Catastrophic injury cases require a different level of care, strategy, and planning than standard personal injury claims. These cases often involve lifelong medical needs, permanent disability, significant wage loss, future...more

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Partial Summary Judgment Granted to Baby Powder Manufacturer on Claim of Negligent Misrepresentation

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Plaintiff Andrew Curtin sued Johnson & Johnson and Pecos River Talc in federal court in Maine, alleging his late wife Cynthia Cartwright died from mesothelioma caused by her longtime use of J&J baby powder. The defendants...more

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Instruction Malfunction: Pennsylvania Superior Court Vacates $1B Verdict Due to Faulty Jury Instructions

Preserving objections to jury instructions can be the difference between paying a significant judgment or making a plaintiff prove their case again at trial. In October 2023, a Philadelphia jury handed down a mammoth...more

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Documenting the Costs of a Concussion After an Accident in Florida

Concussions are serious brain injuries that can have long-term effects. As a result, while adequate rest and recovery are essential, it is also essential for concussion victims to assert their legal rights. ...more

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One Year After Horn: How Lower Courts Are Applying RICO's Expanded Damages — RICO Report Podcast

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In this episode, host Cal Stein revisits the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn nearly one year later and examines how lower federal courts are applying it. He briefly recaps Horn's narrow...more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Co‑Worker Immunity Applies Only When Both Employees Are Acting in the Course of Employment At The...

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John Brown v. George Gaydos ; No. 22 WAP 2024; decided February 18, 2026; by Justice Mundy. In this case, Brown, an employee, was injured on the job with American Concrete Solutions (ACS) while attempting to enter a skid...more

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You Just Saved Us a Lawsuit: $22.5M Verdict Redefines Ohio Employer Accommodations

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On March 18, 2026, an Ohio jury delivered what may be the most consequential employer-accommodation verdict in the state’s history, and it was not even brought as an accommodation case....more

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