In a lawsuit arising out of an alleged slip and fall in the parking lot of a drug store, the Plaintiff claimed that she fractured her left wrist as a result of falling on accumulated snow and ice. At her deposition, the Plaintiff denied that she was employed subsequent to the accident. However, it was […]
ZK Results – Attorney John W. Zotter Successfully Raises Statutory Employer Defense
In a lawsuit arising out of an industrial accident, the Plaintiff sought damages for the partial amputation of his left foot resulting from an accident wherein a counterweight pipe that was being hoisted by a crane broke and fell onto his foot. The Plaintiff’s medical bills and lost wages totaled approximately $400,000. At the time […]
(Adams County, PA) (January 2019). Zimmer Kunz attorneys Chris Yoskosky and Aaron Weiss obtained a dismissal of a national fraternity after it was sued, among other defendants, for an alleged assault by one fraternity member against another at a Spring Social. Plaintiff filed suit against the individual fraternity member, the local chapter, the national fraternity, […]
ZK Results – Attorney Sharon Hall Granted Summary Judgment
Attorney Sharon Hall was granted summary judgment on behalf of her insurance client in a breach of contract/bad faith action in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. In a 37 page opinion dismissing the matter, the Court ruled that the additional insured had failed to provide timely notice to the […]
(Indiana County, PA) (October 2018). Zimmer Kunz attorneys Aaron Weiss and Jeffrey Ramaley obtained Summary Judgment for their client – an automobile insurance carrier – arising out of an underinsured motorist (“UIM”) claim. Plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident with a third party. Plaintiff then alleged that he required shoulder surgery as a result […]
In a lawsuit arising out of an alleged slip and fall in the parking lot of a shopping plaza, Plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell on ice that had accumulated in the parking lot, and that there had been a significant accumulation of snow and ice over the 24 hours prior to the incident. […]
In a lawsuit arising out of the delay in the construction of an upscale residential development in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the Developer Plaintiff claimed lost profits of $2,800,000. In making a Section 1983 substantive-due-process claim, Plaintiff claimed that the Defendant Sewage Authority impaired Plaintiff’s constitutional rights to develop its property by obstructing access to municipal […]
(Indiana County, PA) (October 2018). Zimmer Kunz attorneys Aaron Weiss and Jeffrey Ramaley obtained Summary Judgment for their client – an automobile insurance carrier – arising out of an underinsured motorist (“UIM”) claim. Plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident with a third party. Plaintiff then alleged that he required shoulder surgery as a result […]
Attorneys George Stewart and Kerri Shimborske-Abel obtained the dismissal of their clients from a serious personal injury suit where the plaintiff suffered a significant traumatic injury to his lower leg in a motorcycle-motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff claimed that as he approached an intersection, that a co-defendant suddenly and without warning entered onto the highway directly […]
ZK Results – Jury Trial Defense Verdict for Attorney John W. Zotter
On July 18, 2018, a Westmoreland County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of a Zimmer Kunz client represented by Shareholder, John W. Zotter. The lawsuit arose out of an accident wherein the Plaintiff, a pedestrian, was struck by the front of the Defendant’s vehicle on South Maple Avenue in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff sustained […]
ZK Result – Adam Auchey Obtains Defense Win for Insurance Company at Arbitration
Adam Auchey obtained a defense award at arbitration in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff, an insurance company seeking subrogation of property damage benefits paid to its insured following an accident at an exposition in Pittsburgh, filed suit against the exposition organizer and the property owner where the exposition occurred. In response, the Defendants filed a counterclaim […]
(Upshur County, WV) (November 2017). Zimmer Kunz attorneys Joseph Selep and Aaron Weiss obtained a dismissal for their clients – a fraternity and fraternity member – arising out of an incident at a local university. Plaintiff, a student, had been disciplined by the university following an incident involving a lewd photograph of a female student, […]
ZK Results – Jury Trial Defense Verdict for Attorney John W. Zotter
On September 28, 2017, an Allegheny County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Zimmer Kunz clients represented by Shareholder, John W. Zotter. Plaintiff filed suit against the owner of commercial property and the tenant, a worldwide restaurant chain. Plaintiff alleged that she sustained a closed head injury when she slipped on ice and […]
ZK Results – Attorney Ryan Zeli receives verdict in favor of contractor client
On September 28, 2017 shareholder Ryan Zeli received a non-jury verdict from the Court of Common Pleas of Blair County, Pennsylvania in favor of a contractor he represented who struck a transformer while clearing brush on state game lands. The impact with the transformer caused an oil spill and required specialized environmental cleanup. The Plaintiff, […]
ZK Results – Attorney Jeff Ramaley receives verdict in favor of insurance company client
On July 11, 2017 shareholder Jeff Ramaley received a non-jury verdict from the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in favor of an automobile insurance carrier he represented and against an insured in a dispute as to whether a waiver of UIM coverage was valid. The insured argued that the waiver was invalid […]
ZK Results – Attorney Aaron Weiss Obtains Defense Win in Auto Negligence Jury Trial
(Pittsburgh, PA) (May 2017). After a two day civil jury trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Zimmer Kunz attorney Aaron Weiss obtained a defense verdict for the insured in a rear-end automobile accident. The Plaintiffs presented evidence of damages arising from the accident, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and […]
On February 28, 2017, the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Dolby v. Ziegler Tire and Supply Company, et al. affirmed the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County’s entry of a compulsory non-suit in favor of the defendants. Plaintiffs alleged that a coal truck accident occurred as a result of an allegedly defective retreaded truck tire […]
In late December, 2016, ZK attorneys Jeff Ramaley and Francesca Miller, representing an estate that was a defendant in a personal injury action, were successful in persuading the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas to apply the Dead man’s Act before trial. The estate was one of two defendants. The court ruled that the plaintiff […]
ZK Result: Shareholder Jeffrey Ramaley Secures Defense Verdict For Client
(Beaver County, PA) On July 13, 2016 , Jeffrey Ramaley received a defense verdict following a two (2) day trial in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in a rear end motor vehicle accident where liability was admitted. Although the impact was minor, the plaintiff had undergone back surgery eight (8) months before the accident and, four (4) […]
(Pittsburgh, PA) (July, 2016). Attorneys Aaron Weiss and Jeffrey Ramaley obtained dismissal of a federal court case on behalf of their clients due to the Plaintiffs’ failure to comply with discovery requirements. Plaintiffs alleged injuries as the result of an accident with a truck, owned and operated by the Defendants. Defendants served discovery on Plaintiffs on […]
