Husband Not Entitled to Property Gifted by Wife
Wilfredo Rivera and Isabel Rivera were married in 1980. Throughout the marriage, the couple operated approximately 23 rental properties, with Wilfredo performing maintenance and Isabel handling the [...]
Dispute About Pension in Divorce Case
In the recent Pennsylvania case of Bardine v. Bardine, a husband and wife entered into a marital settlement agreement to divide their assets. They agreed to split [...]
Entering a Safe Deposit Box After Owner’s Death
Pennsylvania law has rules that must be followed before anyone enters a safe deposit box upon the death of an owner of the box. Even spouses and [...]
Consumer Protection Law Offers Triple Damages
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently held that a consumer who lived outside Pennsylvania was entitled to the [...]
Instagram Post in Personal Injury Case
In the recent Pennsylvania case of Kelter v. Flanagan (286 Civil 2017), a Judge ruled that the [...]
2018 Increases to Black Lung Benefit Payments
The United States Department of Labor, which administers the Federal Black Lung Benefits program, recently announced a [...]
Illegal Security Deposit Results In Triple Damages
The PA Superior Court recently found in favor of tenants in an action brought against the landlord [...]
Auto Repair Shop and Parts Stores Sued Following Car Accident
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently issued a decision in the case of Straw v. Fair, which arose [...]
New Pennsylvania Custody Law Gives Grandparents Increased Rights
A Bill introduced by Senator Don White regarding who has legal standing in a custody action was [...]
Insurance Bad Faith After Car Accident
Anthony Vella was injured in a car accident caused by Carol Hopkins. Both Vella and Hopkins were [...]