Reliance On Expert Opinions Demonstrates Reasonableness

Nov 10, 2021 | Articles & Updates

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently granted an insurer’s motion to dismiss a bad faith claim after finding that the insurer immediately conducted an investigation into the insured’s claim by hiring two professionals, and reasonably relied on the...

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations, or Testing/Face Covering for Employers

Nov 5, 2021 | Articles & Updates

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), requiring that employers with 100 or more employees develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Under the ETS,...

Burns White Recognized Among 2022 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey

Nov 4, 2021 | News

Burns White LLC is among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the 2022 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey, receiving 14 recognitions. Additionally, the firm’s Railroad practice group received a National First-Tier ranking for...

Alexandersen & Olarczuk-Smith Obtain Summary Judgment For Two Railroad Carriers

Oct 27, 2021 | News

Attorneys Kevin Alexandersen and Holly Olarczuk-Smith obtained a summary judgment motion for two major railroad carriers in an oropharynx cancer case filed in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. Plaintiff brought his action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act...

Attorneys Callahan, Curotto & Kane Receive Summary Judgment For Nursing Home Client

Oct 26, 2021 | News

Attorneys Peter Callahan, Amelia Curotto, and Brittany Kane obtained judgment in favor of their skilled nursing facility client and dismissal of all claims. Plaintiff had argued that the skilled nursing facility had been negligent in the care and treatment of...