John Cheeks, a Washington, D.C., resident, is suing Powerball and the D.C. Lottery for failing to pay out a $340 million prize he claims he won when his numbers matched those displayed on the D.C. Lottery’s website. Despite seeing his numbers on the site, Cheeks was denied his prize when he attempted to redeem his ticket. Per María Alejandra Trujillo …
McCarthy Wilson LLP welcomes Will Inman!
In July 2023, Will Inman, a longtime personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney in Maryland and D.C., joined McCarthy Wilson LLP along with skilled paralegal team: Christine Deshaies, Ella Van Nort, Miriam Reyes, Sulamita Gutierrez, and Betty Yee. Will’s team will lead the growth of our personal injury and workers’ compensation practices. His long-time clients can expect the same skilled …
Are Coronavirus Related Claims Covered by Business Interruption Insurance?
By Amy Leone, Partner, McCarthy Wilson LLP The evolving coronavirus crisis is rapidly changing our daily lives and routines in every aspect. Schools, gyms, restaurants, bars and theaters are temporarily closed. The stock market is in a deep dive. Whatever your profession is, your ability to perform your job, run your company, and plan for the future all look …
Hurt on a break at work- when is it compensable?
What happens when you get injured during a “stretch break” at work? Partner Mike DeTroia recently saw that question answered by the Court of Special Appeals. In the matter of Montgomery County, Maryland v. Woldu, Mike represented a Ride-On Operator who suffered a devastating aneurysm rupture while doing exercises on his bus during a break. At the center of the …