Attorneys Evelyn Rodriguez Devine and Kara Dougherty discuss the risks of a social host in this latest article on social host liability in Pennsylvania.
devinetimoneyJune 6, 2023
During LGBTQ+ History Month, Devine Timoney Celebrates Janelle Fulton, the DRI Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s newly appointed Chair of the LGBTQ+ Subcommittee. Here is her story. October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and October 11 is National Coming Out Day. In honor of this, I’d like to share a bit of…
devinetimoneyOctober 25, 2022
INTRODUCTION In Pennsylvania litigation, location matters. Studies of jury verdicts have shown that the likelihood that a jury will rule in favor of a plaintiff in a personal injury matter, and the amount of monetary compensation that a jury will award when a plaintiff prevails, varies significantly among Pennsylvania counties. …
devinetimoneyMarch 28, 2022
September 2, 2020 As life in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania continues its slow march toward fully reopening during the pandemic, the judiciary is one of the last facets of society to welcome the public. For obvious reasons, jury trials have been most affected by the social distancing requirements of the…
devinetimoneyOctober 6, 2021
What can happen when an insurance company says “no” or “denied” to a claim? Real life stories. A doctor leaves one medical practice to start at another. He then gets sued for malpractice related to treatment he provided while at the first practice. When he advises his prior insurance company…
devinetimoneySeptember 21, 2021
Resumption of Jury Trials in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties, March 2021 As the pandemic enters its second year of affecting the daily life of residents of the greater Philadelphia area, the Courts of Common Pleas in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties have recently announced plans to resume jury trials. Philadelphia County…
devinetimoneyMarch 22, 2021
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Affording COVID Liability Protection to Businesses On November 30th, Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania vetoed a bill which sought to protect nursing homes, hospitals, schools, child care centers and other business from liability for COVID‐related lawsuits. The bill would have only shielded those entities from liability for…
devinetimoneyDecember 2, 2020
CASE UPDATE BULLETIN: COVID‐19 LAWSUITS AGAINST CARE FACILITIES The impact of COVID‐19 on all types of care facilities has been well documented in the press since the start of the pandemic. Healthcare facilities have stood on the front lines of the pandemic, with limited and sometimes conflicting guidance from state…
devinetimoneyJuly 15, 2020
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Aditya Shukla is a litigator who focuses on product liability and insurance coverage cases. Born in New Delhi, India, Aditya grew up in Newark, Delaware and attended the University of Delaware. While at the University of Delaware, he took rigorous classes in neuroscience, biology and psychology, while also working as a researcher in a cognitive neuroscience. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, Aditya attended Temple Law School. While at Temple, he spent two summers as a summer associate where he worked on issues involving labor and employment, commercial litigation and bankruptcy. After getting his J.D. from Temple in 2023, Aditya joined Devine Timoney Law Group. He is bilingual and fluent in both English and Hindi. ![]()
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Luis Chiarelli is a litigator specializing in products liability and insurance defense. Prior to becoming an attorney, Luis worked as a Sales Engineer at KAAST AG/USA, a German manufacturer of machine tools and fabrication equipment. He was later promoted to General Manager for Latin American operations, where he oversaw large-scale equipment sales and managed cross-border transactions between KAAST’s manufacturers in Europe and Asia and end-users in South and Central America, as well as French Canada. This hands-on experience with a wide range of complex machinery provides Luis with a practical, technical perspective in his legal practice, particularly in cases involving machinery defects, workplace safety, and job site incidents. Luis earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, gaining valuable legal experience while interning at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. He was also active in moot court, contributed to several international legal publications, and served as a teaching assistant in the Integrated Transactional Program. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Luis is fluent in Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
