James C. Haggerty on Inside the Lawyers Studio
Recently, shareholder James C. Haggerty was interviewed by Scott J. Tredwell on Inside the Lawyers Studio. Mr. Haggerty discusses his prior work as a defense attorney, challenges on the plaintiff’s side, insurance, and other aspects of his career in private practice. Listen to the entire interview with Mr. Haggerty here:...
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Scott Schleifer and Jason Weiss announced as Shareholders
SCOTT SCHLEIFER and JASON WEISS The Shareholders of HGSK are excited to announce that SCOTT SCHLEIFER and JASON WEISS have become equity shareholders in the firm effective January 1, 2023. As owners Jason and Scott will become the next generation to carry on the vision of HGSK. We have no...
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Partner, John J. Beichert, Has Settled into His Role as Of Counsel
It is with a great deal of pride that HGSK announces that our Partner, John J. Beichert, has settled into his role as Of Counsel to the firm effective June 1, 2022. For more than 20 years, John has been an integral part of the HGSK family. He has led...
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Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange Monumental Win for Victims
On October 22, 2021, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania handed down a monumental decision changing Pennsylvania law in favor of motor vehicle accident victims. In Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange , the Superior Court found that the regular use exclusion contained in automobile policies in Pennsylvania is void and unenforceable....
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Landmark Decision Secured by HGSK
In Donovan v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, enlarged the rights of motor vehicle accident victims. Corey Donovan sustained serious injuries while riding his motorcycle. He then made claim for recovery of underinsured motorist benefits under his mother’s auto policy. State Farm denied the...
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Business Asks Pa. Justices To Weigh Virus Insurance Claims
Law360 (April 29, 2020, 7:45 PM EDT) — A Pittsburgh restaurant suing Erie Insurance Exchange over its coronavirus-related closure asked the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Wednesday to step in and speed up “hundreds, if not thousands” of similar cases stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph Tambellini Inc. — one of...
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HGSK’s Olga Negrón Awarded “Take the Lead” Girls Scout Award
HGSK Community Liaison and Councilwoman Olga Negrón was awarded the 2019 “Take the Lead” Girls Scout award
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Tremendous Supreme Court Victory
In Gallagher v. GEICO, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the household exclusion in a personal auto policy is void and unenforceable as violative against the terms and provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. This exclusion has long been used by insurers to disclaim coverage to...
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Pennsylvania Association of Justice
Posted By Haggerty, Goldberg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. Suzanne Tighe participated in numerous impactful speaking engagements over the course of this past year, including but not limited to: Pennsylvania Association of Justice, 35th Annual Auto Law Update, which took place on May 24th, 2017, as well as the Pennsylvania Bar...
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