Cluster 218623

green · 210 citation events across 15 courts. Showing the 50 strongest citers on record (one row per citing case, strongest signal kept).

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green In Re: Zohar III, Corp. (2021)

Quote Authority · D. Del.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We also review the legal interpretation of contractual language de novo.”); Heasley v. Belden & Blake Corp., 2 F.3d 1249, 1254 (3d Cir. 1993).

“We also review the legal interpretation of contractual language de novo.”

green Simon Campbell v. Pennsylvania School Boards (2020)

Quote Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We review a district court's grant of summary judgment de novo, applying the same standard the district court applied.”). 95 A fact that PSBA tacitly acknowledged by pleading “actual malice” in both its initial and amended complaints in the State Suit.

“We review a district court's grant of summary judgment de novo, applying the same standard the district court applied.”

green In re: Zohar III, Corp. (2020)

Quote Authority · D. Del.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We also 7 MBIA filed a joinder to the Debtors’ answering brief.

“We also 7 MBIA filed a joinder to the Debtors’ answering brief. (D.I. 42). review the legal interpretation of contractual language de novo.”

green In re: The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC (2020)

Quote Authority · D. Del.

“We also review the legal interpretation of contractual language de novo.”

green First Liberty Ins. Corp. v. McGeehan (2019)

Quote Authority · W.D. Pa. · signal: see also

Co., 495 Pa. 348 , 433 A.2d 1342 , 1347 (1981) (citation omitted); see also Viera, 642 F.3d at 419 ("[T]he last-antecedent rule is not an absolute and can assuredly be overcome by other indicia of meaning.").

"[T]he last-antecedent rule is not an absolute and can assuredly be overcome by other indicia of meaning."

green Beth Cosey v. The Prudential Insurance Company (2013)

Quote Authority · 4th Cir. · signal: see also · 2 citations in this opinion

Diaz, 424 F.3d at 637, 639 (“[E]very plan requires submission of documentary proof, and the administrator is entitled to insist on [one form of proof over *167 another].” (citations omitted)); see also Viera, 642 F.3d at 417 (“In other words, it is not clear whether ‘satisfactory to Us’ means ‘... proof of loss [in a form] satisfactory to Us’ or ‘... proof of loss [substantively and subjectively] satisfactory to Us.’ ”) (brackets in original); Gross, 734 F.3d at 15 , 2013 WL…

“In other words, it is not clear whether ‘satisfactory to Us’ means ‘... proof of loss [in a form] satisfactory to Us’ or ‘... proof of loss [substantively and subjectively] satisfactory to Us.’ ”

green Straus v. U.S. Postal Serv. (2017)

Quote Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am. , 642 F.3d 407 , 419-20 (3d Cir. 2011) ("Where there is only one reasonable interpretation of a contract, that interpretation controls because straightforward language in [a contract] should be given its natural meaning.") (internal citations omitted).

"Where there is only one reasonable interpretation of a contract, that interpretation controls because straightforward language in [a contract] should be given its natural meaning."

green Sergei Kovalev v. Laboratory Corp of America Holdings (2026)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green Theresa Gallagher v. Central Valley School District (2026)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green Joseph F. Tamburrino, M.D., as an assignee and authorized representative of his patient L.K., and Barbara Wil… (2026)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (citing Metro.

citing Metro. Life Ins. Co. v. Glenn, 554 U.S. 105, 111 (2008)

green Alisha Shephard-Smith v. PMC Property Group, Inc. (2026)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green Pitsko v. Gordon Food Services, Inc. (2025)

Rule Authority · M.D. Penn.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Hoover v. Provident Life & Accident Ins.

quoting Hoover v. Provident Life & Accident Ins. Co., 290 F.3d 801, 808-09 (6th Cir. 2002)

green Klusmann v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 (2025)

Rule Authority · N.D. Ohio

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 418 (3d Cir. 2011)) (“It is appropriate for the Court to consider the applicable standard of review at this juncture because whether discovery is permitted to explore defendants’ alleged bias is irrelevant if the standard of review is de novo.”).

green Nancy Lewen v. Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home (2025)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green KMS Development Partners, LP v. FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY (2025)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Barnhart v. Thomas, 540 U.S. 20, 26 (2003)).

quoting Barnhart v. Thomas, 540 U.S. 20, 26 (2003)

green STALLMAN v. FIRST UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (2024)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 418 (3d Cir. 2011).

green Nexstep, Inc. v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (2024)

Rule Authority · Fed. Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green TAYLOR v. SHEET METAL WORKERS' NATIONAL PENSION FUND (2024)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green HAMMER v. AIG INSURANCE COMPANY (2024)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419-20 (3d Cir. 2011)) (citation omitted).

green NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA v. WADSWORTH (2024)

Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am. , 642 F.3d 407, 419-20 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Lawson v. Fortis Ins.

quoting Lawson v. Fortis Ins. Co. , 301 F.3d 159, 162 (3d Cir. 2002)

green Timothy Booth v. Scott Drissel (2024)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green Rhonda Hawks v. PNC Financial Services Group Inc (2024)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011), and we apply the same standard of review that the District Court should have applied.

green Rhonda Hawks v. PNC Financial Services Group Inc (2024)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011), and we apply the same standard of review that the District Court should have applied.

green Timothy Mullins v. Consol Energy Inc Long Term Disability Plan (2024)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green ROMBACH v. PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION NO. 27 PENSION FUND (2024)

Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.

Co of North America, 642 F. 3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011); Clauss v. Geisinger Health Plan, 196 F. Supp. 3d 463, 469 (M.D.

green FTX Trading, Ltd. v. (2024)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011) (citing J.C.

citing J.C. Penney Life Ins. Co. v. Pilosi, 393 F.3d 356, 365 (3d Cir. 2004)

green Amy Patrick v. Reliance Standard Life Insure (2023)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green LIPANI, M.D. v. CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (2023)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413-14 (3d Cir. 2011) (“[I]f we exercise de novo review, the role of the court ‘is to determine whether the administrator ... made a correct decision.’ ...

green STEIN v. PAUL REVERE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (2023)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

internal quotation marks and citation omitted

green ADVANSIX, INC. v. ALLIANZ GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY (2023)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting 12th Street Gym, Inc., Robert Guzzardi v. General Star Indem.

quoting 12th Street Gym, Inc., Robert Guzzardi v. General Star Indem. Co., 93 F.3d 1158, 1165 (3d Cir. 1996)

green Colmer v. Administrative Concepts, Inc. (2022)

Rule Authority · E.D. Mich.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 414 (3d Cir. 2011).

green CAMPBELL v. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BRYN MAWR TRUST COMPANY (2022)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Luby v. Teamsters Health, Welfare, & Pension Trust Funds, 944 F.2d 1176, 1180 (3d Cir. 1991)).

quoting Luby v. Teamsters Health, Welfare, & Pension Trust Funds, 944 F.2d 1176, 1180 (3d Cir. 1991)

green MONTGOMERY v. TRAVELERS PERSONAL INSURANCE COMPANY (2022)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011)). 74 Lomma, 788 F. App’x at 107 (quoting Madison Constr.

green GRAMAGLIA-PARENT v. TRAVELERS HOME AND MARINE INS. CO. (2022)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011)).

green Leo Noga v. Fulton Financial Corp Employee (2021)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011), we will affirm.

green TITHONUS PARTNERS II, LP v. CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)

Rule Authority · W.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Lawson, 301 F.3d at 163 ).

quoting Lawson, 301 F.3d at 163

green LEVINE v. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY (2021)

Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 419-20 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Lawson v. Fortis Inc. Co., 301 F.3d 159, 162 (3d Cir. 2002)).

quoting Lawson v. Fortis Inc. Co., 301 F.3d 159, 162 (3d Cir. 2002)

green HILLMER v. ESURANCE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 419 (3d Cir. 2011)). 61 McGeehan, 809 F. App’x at 78 (quoting Lawson v. Fortis Ins.

green FROST v. PROVIDENT LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (2021)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011).

green DWYER v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (2021)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413-14 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Hoover v. Provident Life and Accident Ins.

quoting Hoover v. Provident Life and Accident Ins. Co., 290 F.3d 801, 809 (6th Cir. 2002)

green VENUSTI v. HORIZON BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY (2021)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (citing Luby v. Teamsters Health, Welfare, & Pension Trust Funds, 944 F.2d 1176, 1180 (3d Cir. 1991)).

citing Luby v. Teamsters Health, Welfare, & Pension Trust Funds, 944 F.2d 1176, 1180 (3d Cir. 1991)

green McWilliams v. Geisinger Health Plan (2021)

Rule Authority · M.D. Penn.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (quoting Hoover v. Provident Life & Accident Ins.

quoting Hoover v. Provident Life & Accident Ins. Co., 290 F.3d 801, 808-09 (6th Cir. 2002)

green <font color=\red\">DO NOT FILE IN THIS CASE</font> - TRANSFERRED TO CAMDEN - NEW CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:11-cv-032… (2021)

Rule Authority · D.N.J. · 2 citations in this opinion

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (“if we exercise de novo review, the rofe of the court is to determine whether the administrator .. . made a correct decision.” (alteration in original))).

“if we exercise de novo review, the rofe of the court is to determine whether the administrator .. . made a correct decision.” (alteration in original)

green THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER, P.A. v. CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (2021)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011) (stating that “the role of the court is to determine whether the administrator . . . made a correct decision”); C.E. v. Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, No. 14-6950, 2017 WL 593492 , at *14 (D.N.J.

stating that “the role of the court is to determine whether the administrator . . . made a correct decision”

green DWYER v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (2020)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 2 citations in this opinion

In Viera v. Life Insurance Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407 (3d Cir. 2011), one of its leading cases on applying the appropriate standard of review in disability cases governed by ERISA, the Court of Appeals stated that in a posture of de novo review, a district court’s “determination may be based on any information before the administrator initially, as well as any supplemental evidence.” Id. at 418 (cleaned up).

cleaned up

green FORMAN v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (2020)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa. · 4 citations in this opinion

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 414 (3d Cir. 2011).

green PESACOV v. UNUM (2020)

Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 413-14 (3d Cir. 2011) (internal quotations, citations and alterations omitted).

internal quotations, citations and alterations omitted

green First Liberty Insurance v. Paul McGeehan (2020)

Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 418 (3d Cir. 2011).

green CAIVANO v. PRODUCTION WORKERS UNION LOCAL 148 WELFARE FUND (2020)

Rule Authority · D.N.J.

Co. of N. Am., 642 F.3d 407, 414 (3d Cir. 2011) (footnote omitted).

footnote omitted

green In Re: The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC (2020)

Rule Authority · D. Del.

Co. of North America, 642 F.3d 407, 413 (3d Cir. 2011); Heasley v. Belden & Blake Corp., 2 F.3d 1249, 1254 (3d Cir. 1993).