On Thin Ice? Understanding Your Obligation During a Snow Event
Is it true that property owners have no duty to remove snow during a storm event? Yes. In the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, 179 A.3d 69 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s entry of Summary Judgment in favor of a defendant property owner and against an […]
That uncomfortable four-letter word…SNOW
I have worked in the landscape and snow industry for the past forty years and I can say without hesitation that snow and ice removal management has continually been the most challenging part of my experience. Winter weather can be unpredictable, hazardous, liability ladened, and downright emotional at times. For those of us in the […]
The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]
Winter Tree Care Tips
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co. When trees fall and wreck cars, homes, and roads, it can feel random and unpredictable. But there are steps you can take to keep you and your trees safe – and with winter storms just around the corner, fall is the time to do […]
Snow Way
New PA law limits the ability of premises owners to shift slip and fall liability to snow removal contractors By: Brian J. McNulty, Esq. | Heuston McNulty Attorneys-at-Law A new law in Pennsylvania limits a premises owner’s ability to shift liability for slip and fall accidents occurring on its property to the snow removal contractors. […]