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Scolded Attorney Gets Prejudice Removed from Dismissal of Worker's Civil Action

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 0

A federal appellate court chastised an injured worker’s attorney for failing to consult the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in seeking the dismissal of a third-party tort claim and vacated the prejudice that had been attached to the dismissal. Case: Connelly v. Daystar Builders Inc., No. 24-2148, 11/17/2025, unpublished. Facts: Robert Connelly worked for A&M Fire Protection LLC.  In July 2021, Connelly fell approximately 20 feet from an attic area to the concrete floor below while working on a renovation project at the LaVale Library in Allegany County, Maryland.  Conne...

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