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Zimmer Kunz Results September 28, 2017

ZK Results – Attorney Ryan Zeli receives verdict in favor of contractor client

On September 28, 2017 shareholder Ryan Zeli received a non-jury verdict from the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County, Pennsylvania in favor of a contractor he represented who struck a transformer while clearing brush on state game lands. The impact with the transformer caused an oil spill and required specialized environmental cleanup. The Plaintiff, […]

Pennsylvania Updates September 28, 2017

Case Bulletin – Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds that “proof of an insurance company’s motive of self-interest or ill-will is not a prerequisite to prevailing in a bad faith claim.”

Rancosky v. Washington Nat. Ins. Co., No. 28 WAP 2016 (Pa., Sep. 28, 2017). This appeal arose from a dispute between Conseco Health Insurance Company and its insured (LeAnn Rancosky) over a cancer insurance policy Rancosky had purchased in connection with her employment as a postal worker.  The dispute centered on the policy’s waiver-of-premium provision, […]

Zimmer Kunz News September 13, 2017

ZK News – Matthew Breneman presents Personal Injury CLE

Shareholder Matthew Breneman recently served as a speaker at a CLE in Pittsburgh entitled “Personal Injury from A to Z”.  His presentation focused in updates on legislation and case law in areas of personal injury litigation.  He also discussed the utilization of medical records and bills in developing a case.  Please contact Mr. Breneman if […]