FCC v. Consumers’ Rsch., 145 S. Ct. 2482 (June 27, 2025) Kagan, J. Prior History: Consumers’ Rsch. Cause Based Commerce, Inc. v. FCC, 109 F.4th 743, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 18241 (July 24, 2024) FCC v. Consumers’ Rsch., 145 S. Ct. 2482, 2487 JUSTICE KAGAN delivered the opinion of the Court. Nearly a century ago, […]
What Types of Compensation Can You Recover in a Premises Liability Lawsuit?

Suffering an injury on someone else’s property can be a traumatic experience. If your injury resulted from the property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a claim for damages. What types of compensation can you recover in a premises liability lawsuit? Understanding the various forms of compensation available can help you pursue the […]
How to Get a Car Accident Police Report

Car accidents can be harrowing ordeals. Adrenaline starts pumping, and with emotional distress and possible physical pain at such a high, it can be easy to forget the legal steps you need to take before you leave the scene. How to get a car accident police report may be the last thing on your mind. […]
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Injury Cases in PA?

An accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are going about your day, and the next you are dealing with a painful injury that turns everything upside down. Suddenly, you have rising medical bills, you might be unable to work, and the physical and emotional pain is taking a toll. The […]
Medication Errors vs. Medical Malpractice: Is There a Difference?

When you receive assistance from a medical professional, you expect them to offer care that meets the standards set forth by the medical profession. In spite of a doctor’s best efforts, sometimes a patient does not improve, or gets worse, but this does not always mean they have engaged in medical malpractice. A medication error […]
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case

Knowing how to calculate pain and suffering in a car accident case can help you understand what compensation to expect in your case. If you are injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, chances are that you will suffer not only financial damages, but also physical and emotional losses, such as pain and suffering, disfigurement, […]
ARBITRATION-NURSING HOME-UNCONSCIONABILITY
Harrington v. Kramer, 2025 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 1(Luzerne County Ct. of Common Pleas, January 14, 2025) (Gelb, J. and Lesa, S.) Nursing home resident signed arbitration clause and Court found that it is procedurally and substantively unconscionable. First, the Court finds that Ms. Curtin, did not have the legal capacity to sign […]
INJUNCTION-PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION-EVICTION NOTICE
INJUNCTION-PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION-EVICTION NOTICE Susquehanna Legal Aid v. Winkelman, No. CV-2024-01041 (October 11, 2024)(Carlucci, J.) Judge Carlucci denied preliminary injunction saying that the criteria were not met. The preliminary injunction was sought by Plaintiff’s legal services. Defendant was Winkelman, owner of the Pajama Factory. The preliminary objection request was dismissed without prejudice to refile. The city […]
How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in PA?

There is a time limit to sue for medical malpractice in Pennsylvania. The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania is two (2) years. However, that statute of limitations may be tolled (stopped) under certain circumstances. For example, the statute of limitations will run two (2) years after a person knew or reasonably should have known of […]
Can I Force my Insurance Company to Settle?

When you make a valid claim but your insurance company does not pay the benefits promised in your policy, there are ways to encourage the insurance company to settle. Insurance companies exist primarily to make a profit. They want to take in premiums, but generally pay out as little in claims as possible. Therefore, they […]