Tracey A. McLean, Law Firm of Vaughan Baio & Partners Photos by Staff Sgt. John Miller As for so many, Memorial Day has a special meaning for Tracey McLean, Partner with Vaughan Baio & Partners in Syracuse, New York. After years of waiting and hoping, red tape and government …
VBP Welcomes
Partner Danielle Engel in Buffalo Office
Four Associates Join in Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
Philadelphia, May 11, 2023 – Vaughan Baio & Partners (VBP) is pleased to welcome Danielle Engel as Partner, who will be expanding the firm’s footprint into Western New York by launching the firm’s Buffalo, New York office. She is the latest attorney to join from Goldberg Segalla, following nine …
Partner Mitchell Waldman Obtains Defense Verdict
Mitchell Waldman, Esq. In a case captioned “Barbara Tierno and Anthony Tierno H/W v. La Pizza Tega”, venued in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Atlantic County under Docket No. ATL-L-1643-18, a defense verdict was rendered on March 14, 2023 after a five day trial which began on …
Jeffrey L. Oster on “Latte with a Lawyer Podcast”
Vaughan Baio Partner Jeffrey Oster was recently featured on the popular podcast, Latte with a Lawyer, where host Jonathan Brickman asked him a wide range of questions including how Jeff became a defense attorney (he actually fell into it as a result of loving a law school clerkship), his advice for …
Three Things to Know: Average Weekly Wage
Cory A. DeCresenza, Esquire When handling a claim, one of the most important initial steps is determining average weekly wage (“AWW”) since this sets the stage for all awards in established claims. This can sometimes be tricky, especially where injured workers do not fall into the traditional …
Partner Mitchell Waldman Obtains Dismissal with Prejudice of NJLAD Lawsuit
Mitchell Waldman, Esquire Mitchell Waldman, Esquire, in a case captioned “Mann v. Cape Insulation”, held in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Docket No. CPM-L-333-21 has obtained a dismissal of plaintiff’s Complaint, with prejudice. The lawsuit, filed by the Law Offices of Eric A. …
Partners Anthony Skalski & Ken Kaup
Secure Dismissal
Anthony A. Skalski, Esquire & Ken Kaup, Esquire Partners Anthony Skalski and Ken Kaup recently secured a full and final ‘Section 20’ dismissal on behalf of a Fortune 100 company, where the petitioner had suffered a nearly fatal cardiovascular injury in the course and scope of his …
Partner Mitchell Waldman Obtains Defense Verdict
Mitchell Waldman, Esquire In a case captioned “Chelsea Doerr v. 19 Buffet, Inc.”, held in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Cape May County under Docket No. CPM-L-132-20 a defense verdict was rendered today after a three-day trial which began on December 5, 2022. The matter arose …
No Permanent Disability Benefits After Death – The Court of Appeals Decision in
Green v. Dutchess County BOCES
Cory A. DeCresenza, Esquire In his Law360 Expert Analysis article, “Recoupment Questions Follow NY Workers' Comp Ruling,” published November 7, 2022, Partner Cory A. DeCresenza examines the Matter of Green v. Dutchess County BOCES. Prior to 2020, in New York workers’ compensation …
Pennsylvania Case Summaries
November 2022
Kelly M. Davis, Esquire & Thomas R. Bond, Esquire Below please find new and relevant summaries in the vital world of Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation. Please feel free to reach out to our team with any inquires. In the meantime, please enjoy reading our VBP November issue of Case …
Happy Veterans Day 2022
On behalf of Vaughan Baio & Partners, we would like to extend our sincerest thank you to all of the brave men and women who have served our country. Without heroes, like the ones highlighted below, we wouldn't be where we are today. Today, we would like to wish a Happy Veterans Day and honor all …
Three Things to Know:
When Using Company Assigned Vehicles
Ken Kaup, Partner, Vaughan Baio & Partners On October 12, 2022 the NJ Appellate Division in Keim v. Above All Termite & Pest Control, ruled that the driver of a company assigned vehicle suffered compensable injuries when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident while retrieving …
Vaughan Baio & Partners Expansion in Florida Featured in the Daily Business Review
Vaughan Baio & Partners was featured in the article, “Midsize Firm Vaughan Baio Enters Florida, Launches 2 New Offices,” published in the Daily Business Review on September 23, 2022. ALM Florida Bureau Chief Raychel Lean spoke with Partner Daniel J. DeMay about the “perfect marriage” of the two …
VBP Announces Significant Growth
14 Attorneys Join in Florida & Southern New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 – Vaughan Baio & Partners (VBP) announced today that it has expanded its services into Florida and southern New Jersey with the addition of offices in Sarasota and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Atlantic County, New Jersey. In Florida, 11 attorneys joined from …
Associate Jordan Freeman Quoted in The Philadelphia Lawyer on Camaraderie, Sense of Community
Jordan J. Freeman was quoted in the article, “220 Years of Celebrating Philadelphia Lawyers,” published in the summer issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer on August 1, 2022. As the Philadelphia Bar Association celebrates its 220th year, members -- including Philadelphia natives and transplants – were …
Stop Paying Fraudulent Claims – Here’s How
By: Claire Brookins Employers, carriers and third-party administrators across all industries share a common interest in workers’ compensation claims when it comes to fraud. Let’s face it, fraud is a source of great frustration and costs the insurance industry millions of dollars every …
Partner Debra L. Doby Quoted in SHRM Online on SCOTUS Workers’ Compensation Decision
Debra L. Doby was quoted in the SHRM article, “High Court Strikes Down Narrowly Tailored Workers’ Compensation Law,” published online on June 21, 2022. The article discusses the U. S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in United States v. Washington, in which the Court concluded that a Washington …
New Hires Featured in Law360
Vaughan Baio & Partners was featured in the Law360 article, “Vaughan Baio Brings On Trio in NJ, NY,” on June 15. The article highlighted Partner Debra Doby, who practices in New York City and Partner Ken Kaup who joins in Newark, N.J., both who focus on workers’ compensation matters. Associate …
Vaughan Baio & Partners Continues Momentum, Adds Three New Attorneys
Philadelphia, June 13, 2022 – Vaughan Baio & Partners continues its growth momentum as it announces the addition of three new attorneys. Partner Debra Doby will be practicing in New York; Partner Ken Kaup will be based in Newark N.J.; and Associate Kevin Connell will be based in Syracuse, N.Y. …
Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification –
Control is the Determining Factor
By: Anthony C. Giletto In most states, including Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the classification of an employee vs. an independent contractor generally comes down to the issue of control. This means, not only do we need to know who has control over the individual’s duties and …
Early 2022 Growth Featured in Law360
Vaughan Baio & Partners was featured in the Law360 article, “Vaughan Baio Adds 8 Attorneys in NJ, NY and Penn.,” that appeared on May 25. The article reported the news that five partners and three associates have joined the firm in Newark, NJ, New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. The …
Eight New Attorneys Join in
New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, May 24, 2022 – Vaughan Baio & Partners is pleased to welcome eight new attorneys to the firm – five partners and three associates, who are resident in offices across the firm’s footprint in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Partners include Anthony C. Giletto, Richard …
Recent Workers’ Comp Decision Affecting Schedule Loss of Use Awards
In his Law360 Expert Analysis article, “NY Workers’ Comp Ruling May Expand Claimant Benefits,” published May 2, 2022, Partner Cory A. DeCresenza examines the recent joint decision in Johnson v. City of New York, and Liuni v. Gander Mountain affecting the assessment of schedule of loss of use, or …
Importance of Securing the Right Jurisdiction
Jeffrey L. Oster was quoted in the April 20, 2022 edition of Transport Topics for the article “Pennsylvania Lawyer Employs Creative Strategy in Crash Case”. The article discussed a fatal crash between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle in which the tractor-trailer sustained property damage …
Three Things to Know
About Worker Classification Laws
By: Anne Mulhern Federal rules regarding worker classification – as either employees or independent contractors – just became a bit clearer, at least for the time being. On March 14, Judge Marcia Crone of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the Trump …
Important Announcement Regarding
Medical Treatment Guidelines
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has announced that three new Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs) will become effective May 2, 2022, to coincide with the launch of Phase 3 of the OnBoard Program. OnBoard is an online system implemented by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board …
Important Information Regarding Form RFA-1LC and Form RFA-2
By: Kelly O'Connor The New York Workers’ Compensation Board released important information today regarding the Board’s response to future RFA-1LC and RFA-2 forms. Forms RFA-1LC and RFA-2 include a statement at the bottom of the form requesting opposing parties certify that (a) no settlement of …
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
issues updated guidance regarding
Workers’ Compensation Medicare
Set-Aside Arrangements
By: Zachary Pratt On January 10, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updated Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) guidance. The new reference guide specifically addresses the use of “evidence based” and/or “non-submit” Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) …
Shannon T. O’Connor and Christian T. Higgins Discuss “Reasonableness of Emergency-Related Laws” in New York Law Journal
Shannon T. O’Connor and Christian T. Higgins, attorneys in the Employment Practice & Liability and Public Sector practice groups, co-authored the article, “Second Circuit’s Melendez Decision and the Reasonableness of Emergency-Related Laws,” in the New York Law Journal, January 7, 2022. In the …
Congratulations to New Partner, Robert S. Smith
Vaughan Baio & Partners is proud to announce Robert S. Smith as the firm’s newest Partner. He became an associate with the firm in the fall of 2021. Robert S. Smith focuses his practice on counseling and defending insurers, employers, and third-party administrators in a wide range of workers’ …