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Personal Injury

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Limits Co-Worker Immunity in Workers' Comp Cases The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that co-employee immunity does not automatically apply simply because two people share the same employer — a significant development for injured workers seeking accountability beyond workers' comp. 🔗 Source: https://www.law.com/thelegalin... (The Legal Intelligencer / Law.com, February 18, 2026)

New PA Law: Distracted Driving Fines Begin June 2026 Pennsylvania's hands-free driving law — Paul Miller's Law — enters its enforcement phase in June 2026. Drivers caught using hand-held devices can now face fines, court costs, and in fatal accidents, additional prison time. Accident victims injured by distracted drivers may have stronger negligence claims as enforcement increases. 🔗 Source: https://www.wtaj.com/news/regi... (WTAJ News, December 31, 2025)

Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Bad Faith Verdict Against Erie Insurance for Withholding UIM Benefits The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a finding of bad faith against Erie Insurance Exchange for withholding UIM benefits after binding arbitration — though it vacated part of the attorney fee calculation. 🔗 Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/legaln... (Houston Harbaugh, P.C. via JD Supra, October 2025)

Business & Contract Law

Hands-Free Driving Law Creates New Employer Liability Considerations With distracted driving fines beginning June 2026, Pennsylvania businesses whose employees drive for work should revisit their vehicle use and cell phone policies. Employer negligence exposure is real if a company vehicle driver causes an accident while using a hand-held device. 🔗 Source: https://www.wtaj.com/news/regi... (WTAJ News, December 31, 2025)

Governor Shapiro Proposes $15 Minimum Wage — Legislature Has Not Yet Acted Pennsylvania's minimum wage remains $7.25/hour as of early 2026. Governor Shapiro's proposal to raise it to $15/hour is pending legislative approval. Businesses should monitor closely — if passed, it will require significant payroll and contract adjustments. 🔗 Source: https://remotelaws.com/employm... (Remote Laws, January 2026)

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