Attorney Evan Lingafelt received an Opinion and Order from the Trial Judge and obtained a dismissal on behalf of a rental car company on a negligent entrustment claim. The Court granted the Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, striking all claims and crossclaims against the rental car company and dismissing it from the case. The […]
ZK News – Barrel & Flow Conference
On Friday, August 8, 2025 Eli Tait and Aaron Weiss presented Brewery Law 101 at the Barrel & Flow Festival’s conference. The presentation was titled “Brewery Bootcamp: Everything You Need to Know to Open a Brewery” and provided an overview of the legal guidance Zimmer Kunz provides to those clients hoping to open a new […]
ZK News – Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Star
Zimmer Kunz is pleased to announce that Dara DeCourcy, Joseph Selep, George Stewart, John Zotter, Joseph Butcher and Greg Scheuring have been selected as 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers©, and Aaron Weiss has been once again recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star©. The Super Lawyer designation entails a peer review nomination process, supplemented by third party […]
ZK News – Congratulations to our Best Lawyers®
Zimmer Kunz is pleased to announce that 5 of our attorneys have been named 2025 U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. As such, recognition by Best Lawyers […]
On January 22, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court published its 5-2 decision in Herold v. University of Pittsburgh, et al., 329 A.3d 1159 (Pa. 2025) holding that the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act (“ODA”) does not preclude an employee from pursuing a tort claim against their employer seeking compensation for work related injuries or death manifesting […]
On March 12, 2025, Zimmer Kunz attorneys Matthew Breneman, Brian Lucot, and Kyzen Smith obtained summary judgment for a client in a premises liability matter. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant had failed to properly maintain a patch of weeds on the hillside, causing him to trip and fall on the weeds and sustain injuries. […]
ZK News – Zimmer Kunz Celebrates Recent Award Winners
At Zimmer Kunz, we take great pride in the dedication, skill, and community spirit of our team. This past month, three of our outstanding colleagues were recognized for their exceptional contributions—both in and out of the courtroom. Chris Yoskosky & Aaron Weiss – Golden Gavel Award We are thrilled to congratulate Chris Yoskosky and Aaron […]
PA Update – WDPA revises ADR rules
The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania revised its Alternative Dispute Resolution Policies and Procedures, which are effective as of January 1, 2025. The policy is largely similar to the previous version, but there are several important additions and revisions. A link to the new Policies and Procedures are available here. […]
ZK News – Congratulations to Aaron Weiss and Zach Evans
Zimmer Kunz, PLLC is pleased to announce Aaron H. Weiss has been promoted to Shareholder and Zachary G. Evans has been promoted to Director. Aaron has been with Zimmer Kunz since graduating Duquesne Law in 2015 and practices in civil litigation, commercial litigation, and employment law. He also founded the firm’s brewery and alcohol practice. […]
ZK News – Zimmer Kunz Attends the 7th Annual Pressley Ridge Sporting Clays Shoot
On Monday, October 21st, at Highlands Sporting Clays at Seven Springs, Zimmer Kunz attorneys Greg Scheuring, Brian Lucot, and Alex Protivnak took part in the 7th Annual Pressley Ridge Sporting Clays Shoot. As three of 100 shooters, they enjoyed a scenic fall day at Highlands Sporting Clays, with the event raising more than $50,000 for […]
PA Update – How the use of automated enforcement cameras could be evolved in scope and nature
Pennsylvania adopted the Work Zone Speed Safety Cameras program on October 19, 2018, which allowed for cameras to be installed in work zones that would detect a vehicle’s speed. When a vehicle is deemed to be traveling 11 miles-per-hour or higher over the posted speed limit, the system captures the vehicle’s information and issues a […]
On September 23, 2024 Zimmer Kunz attorneys Joni Mangino and Aaron Weiss received confirmation that the lower court’s decision was affirmed in holding that their client (who employed Claimant from 2003-2005) was not legally liable for alleged workplace exposure / injuries. See Appalachian Boiler & Fab, LLC v. Caruthers, ___ S.E.3d ___ (W.Va. 2024). The […]
PA Asbestos Update – Jury Awards $3.8M Verdict in Local Asbestos Suit
Recently, a Pittsburgh jury awarded a multi-million dollar verdict to plaintiffs asserting mesothelioma-based asbestos claims. On September 26, 2024, in the matter of Harry Chirdon and Rae Chirdon v. 3M Company, et al (GD 22-016244), the jury awarded a verdict of $3.8 million for the plaintiffs, including a significant $1.5 million in punitive damages. Plaintiff […]
On October 22, 2024 attorney Aaron Weiss presented to brewery owners and brewers at the Brewers of PA Mid Atlantic Symposium here in Pittsburgh. Aaron’s topic was Fermentation and Litigation, which covered the five main areas of litigation impacting breweries and providing knowledge, context, and comfort to these otherwise intimidating areas of law. Zimmer Kunz […]
Attorney Aaron Weiss will partner with the Federal Bar Association Local Western District of PA Chapter and Duquesne Law to present a CLE on The History of Beer in Western Pennsylvania and the Laws that Shaped It on September 27, 2024 at Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Did you know William Penn used gifts of […]
Attorney Aaron Weiss will be speaking about the History of Beer in Western PA at the upcoming Barrel & Flow Festival on Friday, August 9, 2024. Aaron’s topic is titled “the History of Beer in Western PA and the Laws that Shaped It” and will provide an overview of the important history beer played in […]
ZK News – Congratulations to our Best Lawyers®
Zimmer Kunz is pleased to announce that 5 of our attorneys have been named 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and Joseph Selep was named as a Pennsylvania’s 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” Honoree for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendents. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the […]
ZK News – Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Star
Zimmer Kunz is pleased to announce that Dara DeCourcy, Joseph Selep, George Stewart, John Zotter, Joseph Butcher and Greg Scheuring have been selected as 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers©, and Aaron Weiss has been once again recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star©. The Super Lawyer designation entails a peer review nomination process, supplemented by third party […]
ZK Result: Attorney Aaron Weiss Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit in PA Supreme Court for Defective Service
On April 25, 2024 Zimmer Kunz attorney Aaron Weiss won the dismissal of a lawsuit before tthe Pennsylvania Supreme Court based on improper and untimely service. See Ferraro v. Patterson-Erie Corp., ___ A.3d ___, 2024 Pa. LEXIS 602 (Pa. 2024). The case arose from a personal injury claim for an alleged slip and fall at […]
ZK News – Congratulations to Noire Expedition
Zimmer Kunz is proud to congratulate its local distillery client Noire Expedition on its groundbreaking partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers to become the official Gin provider of the Stillhouse! Zimmer Kunz had the privilege of helping to finalize the agreement on behalf of Noire. Noire’s special Gin (Noire 74) will honor the Steelers’ first Super Bowl […]
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