PA Update – PA Supreme Court Clarifies Liability for Events Serving Alcohol
Civil liability for the provision of alcohol has been a longstanding concern in the case law of Pennsylvania, as well as in the minds of event organizers. While the 1951 Dram Shop Act has long established liability for liquor licensees that overserve patrons, non-licensees have rested in somewhat of a gray area. What, for example, […]
The United States Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a Pennsylvania statute that requires corporations engaged in business within the state to register and accept general personal jurisdiction in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 143 S. Ct. 2028 (2023). The court’s vote of 5-4 revealed an unexpected alignment of justices, with Justice Gorsuch […]
An appeal of Jury’s award of medical expenses without compensation for pain and suffering will not be disturbed where the Jury did not believe Plaintiff suffered any pain or suffering, or that a pre-existing condition or injury was the sole cause of the alleged pain and suffering. Plaintiff suffered personal injuries in this matter when […]
ZK News – Attorney Aaron Weiss Speaking on Litigation for Alcohol Clients at Upcoming CLE
On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 5:30pm attorney Aaron Weiss will be presenting a CLE about the areas of litigation impacting clients in the alcohol space for Duquesne Kline University School of Law. The CLE is titled “Fermentation and Litigation” and will take place at Sly Fox’s Highline location: 46 South Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, PA […]
ZK News – New Location for Weirton Office
Our Weirton office has moved from Three Springs Crossing to 206 American Way, Suite 4. We are still in Weirton, just down the road!
ZK News – Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Star
Zimmer Kunz is pleased to announce that Dara DeCourcy, Joseph Selep, George Stewart, John Zotter and Joseph Butcher have been selected as 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers©, and Aaron Weiss has been once again recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star. The Super Lawyer designation entails a peer review nomination process, supplemented by third party research to […]
Federal Law Update – Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect on June 27, 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will give workers the right to receive reasonable accommodations for limitations related to childbirth, pregnancy, or related medical conditions – unless the accommodation will cause the employer undue hardship. Reasonable accommodations can include childbirth recovery, light duty, flexible hours, and remote work. This federal law ensures employees will not […]
Attorney Aaron Weiss will be speaking about brewery law at the upcoming Barrel & Flow Festival on Friday, August 11, 2023. Aaron’s topic is titled “Brewery Law for Beginners” and will provide an overview of the legal guidance Zimmer Kunz provides to those clients hoping to open a new brewery (or other alcohol related establishment), […]
ZK News – Zimmer Kunz Supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year
Zimmer Kunz was once again a proud contributor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year campaign. Shareholder Chris Yoskosky serves as a Western Pennsylvania Leadership Team Member which helps support the visionaries each year. Shareholder Joseph Butcher’s daughter, Avery Butcher, was a Visionary of the Year candidate. She partnered with her friend, […]
Shellenberger v. Krieder Farms, et al. (Pa. Super. 2023, No. 455 EDA 2022) The instant case relates to an asbestos related personal injury action filed by an employee against his employer. Summary judgement was filed by the employer stating that there was no evidence that they breached any duty to employee as they had no […]
On February 16, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued its decision on the appeal of the Allegheny County summary judgment ruling in Estate of William L. Herold v. University of Pittsburgh from May 17, 2021. The Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County denied the University of Pittsburgh’s motion for summary judgment, which was […]
Regulatory Alert – FTC Proposes Federal Ban and Recission of Non-Compete Agreements
Proposed Federal Ban of Non-Compete Agreements On January 3, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a proposal named Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking. The rule would state in relevant part: (a) Unfair methods of competition. It is an unfair method of competition for an employer to enter into or attempt to enter into a non-compete clause with a worker; […]
ZK News – Congratulations Dan Cuddy!
Dan Cuddy (pictured left) was made a Director of Zimmer Kunz at the firm’s year-end meeting. Among other impressive accomplishments, Dan is a former Division I athlete having played soccer at the University of Pittsburgh. Dan is joined in this picture by new Zimmer Kunz Associate, Frank Kochin. Frank is another former Division I athlete […]
Zimmer Kunz recently represented an Industrial Food & Beverage Manufacturer and Supplier (Supplier) that was joined to a civil litigation action in July 2022, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The lawsuit focused on the Plaintiff’s accident and injuries in a supermarket, which occurred on August 7, 2019. Upon being joined, on behalf of Supplier, Zimmer Kunz […]
ZK Results – Attorney John W. Zotter Obtains Dismissal for Window Manufacturing Plant
In a lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, it was alleged that a window manufacturing plant in an industrial park caused excessive stormwater to flow from its property onto a neighboring property. Among other damages, it was alleged that the stormwater runoff would cause an accumulation of stagnant water […]
PA Update – Commonwealth vs. Jackson, 2022 Pa. Super 156 (Pa. Super. September 13, 2022)
Under Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 901, the proponent of digital evidence must produce sufficient evidence to support a finding that a particular person or entity was the author. The proponent is not required to prove no one else could be the author. A recent criminal court case is providing law which could become pertinent and […]
ZK News – Four ZK Attorneys Participate in National Kidney Foundation’s Monopoly Tournament
On September 15, 2022, four Zimmer Kunz attorneys, Ryan Zeli, Aaron Weiss, Zach Evans, and Jennifer Suder attended the National Kidney Foundation’s Corporate Monopoly Tournament at Pittsburgh Rivers Casino. This annual event is organized to raise awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation. Together with more than 175 guests, the event raised more than […]
ZK News – Attorney Aaron Weiss Joins the Weekly Re-Cap Podcast to Speak about Brewery Law
On November 1, 2022 attorney Aaron Weiss sat down with Nick Adams on his podcast the Weekly Re-Cap to speak about brewery law. The Weekly Re-Cap is a podcast where husband and wife duo Nick and Sara Adams discuss craft beer, beer trends, and beer culture while drinking and reviewing events, brews, and articles from […]
ZK News – George Stewart Presents at Harmonie Group London Event
On November 2,2022, George Stewart provided a presentation to attendees from the London insurance market at a Harmonie Group seminar hosted by the Browne Jacobsen firm at its London office, located in the heart of the financial district near the iconic Lloyd’s Building and historic Leadenhall Market. George spoke on the topic of the impacts […]
ZK News – ZK Lawyers Present PA and WV Asbestos Litigation Seminar
Attorneys from Zimmer Kunz traveled to Maryland on October 26, 2022 to present a seminar covering current issues and emerging topics in Pennsylvania and West Virginia asbestos litigation. The seminar, available for continuing education credits in a handful of states, focused on the life of an asbestos case in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Zimmer Kunz […]
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