Employer Liability Issues, Appellate Courts, Summary Judgment

Fourth Circuit Reminds Employees of Their Obligation to Engage in the ADA’s Interactive Process

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/3/2025

The Fourth Circuit recently reminded employees of their shared obligation to participate in the interactive process with their employer when requesting a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act...more

August 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

Rivkin Radler LLP on 9/3/2025

Northern District Finds Modified Employer’s Liability Exclusion In Policy Ambiguous - The general contractor for a construction project hired DJ Heating & Cooling to perform HVAC work at the project and Rocker II Drywall...more

Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions

Lowndes on 8/13/2025

A recent decision from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of Florida’s “dangerous instrumentality” doctrine, reminding employers that having company vehicle policies alone may not be enough to avoid...more

Adverse employment actions require a decision maker. Make sure you have one.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 7/17/2025

Among the first questions I ask when investigating a lawsuit accusing my client of discriminatory conduct is, “Who made the decision?” The reasons are simple. First, an adverse employment action – like termination,...more

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 4/9/2025

An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose...more

Seventh Circuit Decision Clarifies Standards for FLSA Overtime Cases

DarrowEverett LLP on 2/27/2025

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the evidentiary bar for employees bringing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claims, requiring employees to provide specific, detailed evidence of their work...more

“He said, she said” no longer cuts it: Seventh Circuit clarifies proof required for overtime claims

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/20/2025

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit offers a welcome measure of protection for employers in overtime claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The court’s opinion highlights the...more

Ohio Court of Appeals Confirms Sovereign Immunity Does Not Apply to Municipal Transit Entity as to Operation of Motor Vehicle But...

Marshall Dennehey on 1/31/2025

Moree v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, 2024 WL 5221330, No. CV-22-969544 (Ohio Ct. App. Dec. 26, 2024) - This matter presents the issue of sovereign immunity for a standard motor vehicle accident....more

Employer Liability Issues › Appellate Courts › Summary Judgment

Fourth Circuit Reminds Employees of Their Obligation to Engage in the ADA’s Interactive Process

August 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions

Adverse employment actions require a decision maker. Make sure you have one.

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

Seventh Circuit Decision Clarifies Standards for FLSA Overtime Cases

“He said, she said” no longer cuts it: Seventh Circuit clarifies proof required for overtime claims

Ohio Court of Appeals Confirms Sovereign Immunity Does Not Apply to Municipal Transit Entity as to Operation of Motor Vehicle But...

Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Appellant’s Motion for Summary Judgment

7th Circuit Again Upholds Preemption of Negligent Hiring Claims Against a Freight Broker

Seasonal Employee May Pursue Disability-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim, Court Rules

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