Attorney Pohl Wins Full Federal Court Dismissal on Behalf of Bank President

Sep 2, 2022 | News

On September 1, 2022, U.S. District Judge David Cercone (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania) entered an order dismissing, with prejudice, all claims against the president of a bank who had been sued for alleged Section 1983 federal civil...

Key Changes to the Venue Rules for Medical Professional Liability Claims in Pennsylvania

Aug 26, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Daniel Margonari, Esq. On Thursday, August 25, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court eliminated the venue carve-out applicable to medical malpractice actions filed in the Commonwealth.  Effective January 1, 2023, the rule requiring that medical professional...

Burns White Supports Butler Health System Foundation’s Sip of Summer Soiree

Aug 26, 2022 | Events

Burns White attended Butler Health System Foundation’s Sip of Summer Soiree on Saturday, August 26, 2022.  Attorneys Daniel Margonari, Ashley Griffin (pictured above) and David Johnson attended the event. Butler Health System Foundation’s Sip of Summer...

Burns White Sponsors and Exhibits at Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety Annual Conference

Aug 25, 2022 | Events

Burns White Sponsored and exhibited at the Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety Annual Conference on August 25, 2022 in St. Petersburg, FL.  Attorney Edward Carbone was in attendance. The Florida Society for Risk Management and Patient...

Does a Plaintiff’s Illegal Action Preclude Recovery as a Matter of Law?

Aug 24, 2022 | Articles & Updates

Article by Josey Richards, Law Clerk A recurring issue is whether drug and rehabilitation centers can assert the defense of comparative negligence in personal injury claims arising from a plaintiff’s illegal drug consumption.  Pennsylvania courts do not apply...