kmbApr14
July 1, 2011
A Pennsylvania woman successfully sued her doctors and her hospital more than 36 years after receiving questionable medical care. The woman gave birth to her first child in 1965 and suffered serious circulation problems within hours of delivery. Her treatment included “cutdown’ procedures on both arms. The cutdown procedures were minor surgical procedures in which […]
kmbApr14
July 1, 2011
A Pennsylvania business recently lost its claim to four acres of land along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, due to laws that date back to 1810. The dispute had its beginning in a dredge-and-fill project dating back to 1960. In order to shore up several piers supporting the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia, governmentagencies dredged […]
kmbApr14
July 1, 2011
As parents gear up for back-toschool shopping and organizing, it is worthwhile to brush up on Pennsylvania laws that control where children are entitled to attend school. The Pennsylvania School Code provides that school-age children are entitled to attend the public school where their parents or physical guardians “reside.” Pennsylvania judges have interpreted the School […]
kmbApr14
July 1, 2011
A Pennsylvania woman who, following an automobile accident, sued another driver for negligence found herself faced with a difficult choice. During the discovery phase of the lawsuit, a time when both sides exchange information and documents about the case, the woman objected to sharing all of her medical records. She released most of her medical […]
kmbApr14
July 1, 2011
Two similar cases show the fine line between work and “horseplay” and the consequences to injured workers of crossing that line. A furniture deliveryman who suffered serious brain injuries won workers’ compensation Wage and medical benefits, buta college janitor who broke both ankles did not fare as well and was denied all benefits. Both men […]
kmbApr14
May 1, 2011
Amendments to Titles II and III to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective on March 15, 2011. We will focus our examination on the more notable notifications to Title II, which is most relevant to municipalities. Municipalities are permitted to implement ‘safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of its services, programs or […]
kmbApr14
May 1, 2011
28% Bracket -SP with a taxable income of S174,400.00. -M-J/SS with a taxable income of $212,300.00. -M-S with a taxable income of S106.150.00. -HH with a taxable income of S193,350.00. 33% Bracket –SP with a taxable income of $379,150, -MJ/SS with a taxable income of $379,150.00. -M-S with a taxable income of $189,575.00. -HH with […]
kmbApr14
May 1, 2011
When parents are living in separate households due to divorce or separation, neither parent may relocate with a child of the parties without the written consent of the other parent, Pennsylvania law has long held that a child’s relocation is a decision that parents must make together. Recently, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted sweeping changes […]
kmbApr14
May 1, 2011
When is your automobile insurance company entitled to raise your premium? Can the company completely cancel your coverage? Pennsylvania law provides consumers with some firm protections against premium increases and policy cancellations. Your premium can be increased by the company if you or someone else in your household insured under the policy is involved in […]
kmbApr14
May 1, 2011
Recently, a small Pennsylvania borough council passed a resolution completely banning its police officers from smoking anywhere on, in, or around all borough property, equipment, and vehicles. The officers’ union filed a grievance, claiming that a broad ban on tobacco use was an unfair labor practice. The police officers’ case floundered at first when they […]
