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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Understanding the Lifetime Costs of Birth Injuries with Long-Term Effects

While some birth injuries only have short-term consequences, others can have long-term effects. In many cases, injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation, physical trauma during delivery, and other care-related issues will...more

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Supreme Court Hears Key Freight Broker Preemption Case

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Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, et al., a case that could reshape liability for freight brokers nationwide. The dispute stems from a 2017 truck accident...more

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Insurance Company Alleges Fraud Scheme with Staged Accidents and Litigation‑Driven Medicine

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Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company (“GNY”) recently filed a sweeping 207 page civil RICO complaint in the Eastern District of New York alleging a multi-layered insurance fraud enterprise involving personal injury law...more

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Landlord Liability for Tenant Safety: Lessons from the Jason Billingsley Case

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In recent years, courts have taken a closer look at what landlords must do to keep tenants safe, especially when property owners give employees access to residents’ homes....more

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Where Do You File a Claim for a Truck Accident in Florida?

When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, seeking just compensation usually involves filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But, what do you do when you get injured in an accident involving a...more

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Sealed Container Defense Shields Retailers from Liability for Latent Defects

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The Court of Appeals’ decision in Weaver v. AMV Holdings, LLC reinforces a core principle of North Carolina products‑liability law: downstream retailers and distributors are protected by the sealed container defense when...more

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California’s Social Media Litigation Poses Potential To Reshape The Legal Landscape

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On January 27, 2026, the eve of the jury trial, ByteDance (“TikTok”) reached a settlement to avoid the California state court landmark trial on social media addiction and the negative impact on teens’ mental health....more

Marshall Dennehey

Michigan Court Invalidates No-Fault Policy Exclusion Conflicting with Statutory PIP Coverage

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Muzafer Isovska v. Fitzpatrick, No. 368902, Mich. Ct. App. (Oct. 30, 2025) - The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a no-fault policy exclusion that conflicts with the state’s statutory PIP coverage requirements (MCL...more

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How Do Bicycle Accident Claims Differ from Car Accident Cases?

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Bicycle accident claims present unique legal challenges that set them apart from typical car accident cases, starting with the fundamental vulnerability of cyclists who have no protective metal frame, airbags, or crumple...more

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Florida Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment, Stresses Need to Properly File Video Evidence to Preserve Record

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Reynolds v. Belk, Inc., 2024-1749 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, 5th District, 2025) - Marilyn Reynolds was a customer in the Belk, Inc. store when she tripped over an unsecured, wide-based metal stanchion and...more

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Trespasser Status Bars Recovery in Premises Liability Claim: Appellate Division Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendants

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Zografos v. Estate of Votra, A-3935-23 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Dec 26, 2025 - The New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants, including the Estate of Nancy Votra, Bank of New York...more

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Who May Be Responsible for Car Accidents Involving Self-Driving Vehicles?

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Self-driving vehicle technology promises to revolutionize transportation by eliminating human error, yet accidents involving autonomous cars raise complex legal questions about liability when no human driver controls the...more

Marshall Dennehey

Federal Court Allows Negligence Claim Against Retailer Under Restatement § 344 for Independent Contractor’s Assault

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Toc v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., 2025 WL 3657210 (W.D. Pa. Dec. 17, 2025) - In their complaint, the plaintiffs raised negligence claims against a retail store based upon the alleged sexual assault and battery of a minor by...more

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Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Retailer in Slip-and-Fall Case for Lack of Evidence of Notice

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Donahue v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P., 2025 WL 3166778 (W.D. Pa. Nov. 13, 2025) - The plaintiff raised a negligence claim against a retail store based upon a slip and fall incident. The plaintiff alleged that she slipped and...more

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Dupixent Lawsuits: How the Masking Effect May Hide Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

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For many people living with severe eczema, Dupixent feels like a breakthrough. After years of painful flare-ups, constant itching, and treatments that never seemed to last, the medication can finally bring relief. Skin...more

Marshall Dennehey

Superior Court Vacates Termination of Premises Liability Case: Lack of Proper Notice Under Rules 230.2 and 236

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Eisnhart v. Wellspan Health, 346 A.3d 779 (Pa. Super. 2025) - The plaintiff filed a premises liability action against a hospital which was commenced by a writ of summons....more

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In One Fell Swoop, Federal Court Clarifies Pleading Standards for Product Misuse Defense

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Donnelly v. General Electric Company, et al., No. 2:22-CV-00377-MJH, 2025 WL 3041822 (W.D. Pa. Oct. 31, 2025) - Thomas Donnelly brought suit in Greene County, Pennsylvania, against Defendants, General Electric Company and...more

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Florida Appeals Court Upholds Lyft’s Immunity Under TNC Statute in Wrongful Death Suit

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Abner v. Lyft Florida, Inc., et al., 2025 WL 2969993 (Fla. 3d DCA 2025) - Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a wrongful death action stemming from an accident where a...more

Marshall Dennehey

Delaware Court Allows Negligent Maintenance Claims Against Vehicle Lessor Despite Graves Amendment

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J. Blades v. A. Rosson, New Horizons Leasing, Inc., and Western Express, Inc., 2025 WL 3719844 (Del. Super. Dec. 22, 2025) - The Delaware Superior Court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss all claims against it, applying...more

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Railroad Defendant Granted “Common Carrier” Exemption on Appeal

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Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - Plaintiffs — the estates of deceased former residents of Libby, Montana — allege that their decedents developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What Can You Expect After You File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?

If you have tragically lost a loved one in a fatal accident or due to a fatal medical mistake, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim. ...more

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GA Court of Appeals Pushes Back Against “Byzantine” Time Limited Demands Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1

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The Georgia Court of Appeals issued an important ruling for insurers and claims professionals, addressing the practice of using time-limited settlement demands under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1. In Gomez et al. v. USAA Casualty...more

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How to Protect Your Rights If You’re Injured While Vacationing Out of State

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Vacation injuries can transform a relaxing getaway into a legal nightmare when you’re hundreds or thousands of miles from home, unfamiliar with local laws, and uncertain about your rights. Whether you slip on an unmarked wet...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Confirms UIM Claimants Must Qualify as an ‘Insured’ Under the Policy Insuring Their Employer’s Vehicles in Order to Stack...

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Erie Insurance Exchange v. Russo, 343 A.3d 291 (Pa. Super. Ct. Jul. 22, 2025) - While in the course and scope of his employment and while operating a vehicle owned by his employer, Russo was injured in a motor vehicle...more

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Rear-End Collisions in California: Presumption of Fault and Exceptions

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Rear-end collisions happen quite frequently in California. In some major cities, traffic is very dense, leading to an increase in rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions tend to occur at lower speeds. Even so, the injuries...more

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