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Case No. ADJ2211265 (AHM 0083473) ADJ4072860 (AHM 0083472)
Regular
May 06, 2011

Darlyn Piper vs. DANKA OFFICE IMAGING, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

This case concerns applicant Darlyn Piper's appeal of a permanent disability award for injuries sustained while employed by Danka Office Imaging. Applicant argues for total permanent disability, challenging the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Marinow's apportionment and deposition testimony. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the WCJ failed to address the admissibility of Dr. Marinow's deposition testimony. The case is therefore remanded for the WCJ to determine the deposition's admissibility and weight before issuing a new decision.

Darlyn PiperDanka Office ImagingZurich North AmericaLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.permanent disabilitytotal permanent disabilityvocational rehabilitationDr. Marinowapportionmentnon-industrial factors
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Case No. ADJ4072860 (AHM 0083472) ADJ2211265 (AHM 0083473)
Regular
Feb 28, 2012

DARLYN PIPER vs. DANKA OFFICE IMAGING, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of an award for applicant's industrial injuries. The Board denied the applicant's petition and granted the defendant's, clarifying that Zurich North America is solely liable. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, amending the award to reflect the applicant's election against Zurich and allowing Zurich to seek contribution from Liberty Mutual. A dissenting opinion argued that the apportionment of permanent disability was speculative and unsupported by substantial medical evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDarlyn PiperDanka Office ImagingZurich North AmericaLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyADJ4072860ADJ2211265permanent disabilitycumulative traumacustomer service technician
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Fisher v. Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania (In Re Pied Piper Casual, Inc.)

Pied Piper Casuals, Inc., a ladies apparel manufacturer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy which was converted to Chapter 7, with Robert Fisher appointed as Trustee. The Trustee initiated an action against the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania (I.C.S.P.) to recover $1,407,208 for theft losses under an insurance policy. I.C.S.P. argued the claim was untimely and moved to remove the proceeding to the district court, which denied the motion as premature, directing a determination by the bankruptcy court on whether it was a core proceeding. The bankruptcy court ruled that the Trustee's action seeking insurance proceeds is a core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b), equating it to a turnover proceeding, and emphasizing the nexus between such actions and efficient bankruptcy administration.

BankruptcyCore ProceedingInsurance PolicyTurnover ProceedingTheft LossChapter 7 BankruptcyDebtor's EstateFederal Arbitration ActJurisdictionCourt Reference
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Chic Maid Hat Manufacturing Co. v. Korba

The court's order was affirmed, accompanied by an award of $10 for costs and disbursements. The litigants have been instructed to proceed directly to an immediate trial for the underlying action. The decision saw unanimous agreement among all members of the panel. This case involved an appeal challenging a previous order, which had denied the defendants' request to modify an existing injunction. The judicial panel presiding over this matter included McCurn, P. J., Vaughan, Kimball, Piper, and Wheeler, JJ.

Order AffirmedCosts and DisbursementsImmediate Trial DirectedInjunction ModificationMotion DeniedAppellate DecisionJudicial PanelCivil ProcedureTrial ProceedingsLegal Costs
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
May 20, 2008

Pugach v. M & T Mortgage Corp.

This Memorandum and Order addresses the award of attorneys' fees and costs to defendant M&T after the Court granted its motion to dismiss plaintiffs' False Claims Act claims, deeming the action frivolous and vexatious. Presiding Judge Vitaliano calculated the fees using the lodestar method, determining reasonable hourly rates for DLA Piper attorneys (Marcus, Fries, Stiefel) and paralegals. The Court reduced the total billed hours by 30% for senior attorneys due to excessiveness and duplication, excluding time spent on disciplinary proceedings and a press release. The final award for attorneys' fees totaled $81,303.83 (including $15,446.33 for electronic research), and costs amounted to $5,537.62 (for duplicating, delivery, and court file retrieval). Plaintiffs are held jointly and severally liable for these amounts, concluding the case.

False Claims ActAttorneys' FeesFrivolous LitigationLodestar MethodDismissalVexatious LitigationRes JudicataCollateral EstoppelSanctionsHourly Rates
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