TCS Black Label Realty, LLC v. Serhant Pa., LLC, 2026 Pa. Super. LEXIS 65 (January 30, 2026) Based on a contract dispute. Obligations of Good Faith and Fair Dealings is discussed along with conspiracy, interference with contractual relations, breach of contract. This case involved a relationship between realty company and The Condo Shop. Lower Court […]
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SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY – POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TORT CLAIMS ACT – SEXUAL ABUSE EXCEPTION
N.N. v. Sch. Dist. of Phila., 2025 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 218 (December 26, 2025) Wallace, J. Judges: BEFORE: HONORABLE MICHAEL H. WOJCIK, Judge, HONORABLE STACY WALLACE, Judge, HONORABLE BONNIE BRIGANCE LEADBETTER, Senior Judge. The School District of Philadelphia, Sandra Williamson, and David Johnson (collectively, the District) appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – JURISDICTION – FORUM NON CONVENIENS – PROCEDURE
Duxbury v. Reconstructive Orthopedic Assocs. II P.C., 2026 Pa. Super. LEXIS 70 (February 4, 2026) Beck. J. BEFORE: BOWES, J., MURRAY, J., and BECK, J. Alyson Axelrod, D.O., and directing that the action be refiled in New Jersey. The Duxburys contend that the trial court erred in its application of existing precedent regarding forum non […]
LAND OWNER’S LIABILITY – TRESPASSER – BICYCLE – LIABILITY
Harris v. Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club, 2026 Pa. Super. LEXIS 69 (February 4, 2026) Murray, J. BEFORE: STABILE, J., MURRAY, J., and BECK, J. Scott Harris (Appellant) appeals from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club (HSC) and South Union Township (the Township), and dismissing Appellant’s action for damages for […]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – FIRST AMENDMENT – SPEECH – JUDGES – SITTING JUDGE – PENNSYLVANIA CONSTITUTION – JUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
In re Cohen, 2026 Pa. LEXIS 87 (January 21, 2026) Dougherty, J. On October 7, 2024, the Court of Judicial Discipline (the “CJD”) suspended then-Judge Mark B. Cohen (“Judge Cohen”) for the remainder of his term of service as a result of his partisan political social media posts. In this appeal as of right under […]
APPEALS – INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL – ARBITRATIONS
Chilutti v. Uber Techs., Inc., 2026 Pa. LEXIS 79 (January 21, 2026) Brobson, J. We granted allowance of appeal in this matter to consider whether the Superior Court properly determined that a trial court order granting a petition to compel arbitration of ongoing litigation constitutes an immediately appealable collateral order. If the Court concludes that […]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – CASE AND CONTROVERSY – STANDING – MAIL-IN BALLOTS – ELECTION LAW
Bost v. Ill. State Bd. of Elections, 223 L. Ed. 2d 357 (January 14, 2026) Before the Supreme Court of the United States. Judges: Roberts, C. J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, JJ., joined. Barrett, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, in which Kagan, J., […]
Commercial Trucking Accidents: Who Can Be Held Liable Beyond the Driver?
Full-loaded commercial semi-truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are almost always catastrophic. The victims sustain severe, often life-altering injuries, and the financial and emotional fallout is immense. In the aftermath of a crash on any busy highway across Pennsylvania, the truck driver is the obvious focus of the police investigation. However, for victims […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – CERTIFICATE OF MERIT – FEDERAL COURT – JURISDICTION
Berk v. Choy, 2026 U.S. LEXIS 497 (January 20, 2026) U.S. Supreme Court Judges, Barrett & Jackson. Reversed and remanded. Judges: BARRETT, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which ROBERTS, C. J., and THOMAS, ALITO, SOTOMAYOR, KAGAN, GORSUCH, and KAVANAUGH, JJ., joined. JACKSON, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment. JUSTICE BARRETT […]
What to Do if You’re Hit by a Distracted Driver in Pennsylvania
Distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences for others on the road. When a driver’s inattention causes a crash, the legal and financial burdens often fall hardest on those least responsible. Under Pennsylvania law, distracted driving is more than a traffic violation and a ticket. It is a form of negligence and a breach […]
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