Case Bulletin – Third Circuit Upholds Dismissal Based On Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
On September 7, 2017, the Third Circuit upheld a dismissal of a Complaint against Walt Disney Parks and the Walt Disney Company based upon lack of personal jurisdiction. See Barth v. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S., Inc., 2017 WL 3951783 (3d Cir. Sept. 8, 2017) (unpublished). The Plaintiffs sued the Disney Defendants in Philadelphia […]
On September 25, 2017, a Philadelphia trial court (the “Court”) granted Defendants’ motions in limine and precluded two of Plaintiff’s experts from testifying at trial in a talcum powder mesothelioma case Brandt v. Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., 2017 WL 4271039 (Pa. Com. Pl.). After extensive motions, briefing and several days of testimony in Frye hearings, the […]
ZK Results – Jury Trial Defense Verdict for Attorney John W. Zotter
On September 28, 2017, an Allegheny County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Zimmer Kunz clients represented by Shareholder, John W. Zotter. Plaintiff filed suit against the owner of commercial property and the tenant, a worldwide restaurant chain. Plaintiff alleged that she sustained a closed head injury when she slipped on ice and […]
Morrisey v. W. Va. AFL-CIO, No. 17-0187, (W. Va., Sept. 15, 2017). In 2016, the West Virginia Legislature enacted the Workplace Freedom Act, which amended labor-relations laws regarding union representation of employees. The Act restricted the ability of unions to compel employee membership and the payment of union dues from non-union members. Several unions filed […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
ZK News – Westfield Defense Days Awards
Zimmer Kunz and Chris Yoskosky are pleased to be the recipients of two Westfield Insurance awards for 2017. Zimmer Kunz was presented with the Westfield Insurance “Blue Ocean” Award, in recognition of “Value Innovation” and strategic partnership and Chris Yoskosky was the recipient of the 2017 Oars Award for Resolution Through Innovation. These awards were […]
ZK Results – Attorney Jeff Ramaley receives verdict in favor of insurance company client
On July 11, 2017 shareholder Jeff Ramaley received a non-jury verdict from the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in favor of an automobile insurance carrier he represented and against an insured in a dispute as to whether a waiver of UIM coverage was valid. The insured argued that the waiver was invalid […]
ZK News – Zimmer Kunz lawyers named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2017
Zimmer Kunz, PLLC is pleased to announce that Dara DeCourcy, Joseph Butcher, Joseph Selep and George Stewart have again been selected as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®. Greg Scheuring has again been recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star®. This is the 9th straight year that Mr. Stewart and Mr. Selep have been recognized as top defense civil […]
ZK Results – Attorney Aaron Weiss Obtains Defense Win in Auto Negligence Jury Trial
(Pittsburgh, PA) (May 2017). After a two day civil jury trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Zimmer Kunz attorney Aaron Weiss obtained a defense verdict for the insured in a rear-end automobile accident. The Plaintiffs presented evidence of damages arising from the accident, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and […]
PENN STATE LAW STUDENTS EXCEL DURING DIVERSITY CLERKSHIPS
Two Penn State Law students find success at Zimmer Kunz, PLLC, through the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Summer Clerkship Program.
Christopher Yoskosky and Zimmer Kunz awarded the Westfield Insurance Top Gavel Award for 2016
The Top Gavel recognizes Zimmer Kunz as Westfield’s Best Business Practices Partner for 2016. Nominations for the award were submitted by Westfield Claims Professionals to the Claims Legal Unit for consideration. Westfield representatives, Michael Cronin, Robyn Lepore and Gary McClintock visited our Pittsburgh office to present the award. Chris and his team are honored to receive […]
In late December, 2016, ZK attorneys Jeff Ramaley and Francesca Miller, representing an estate that was a defendant in a personal injury action, were successful in persuading the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas to apply the Dead man’s Act before trial. The estate was one of two defendants. The court ruled that the plaintiff […]
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