Key Points:

• Background:

  • Mohamed Saleh was involved in a car accident on January 6, 2018, in Philadelphia.
  • Emmet Madden was hired by Saleh to file a personal injury claim against the other driver.
  • Traveler’s Insurance insured the other vehicle involved but did not insure Saleh.
  • The personal injury claim in Philadelphia was settled.
  • Saleh, representing himself, later filed a claim against Traveler’s and Madden, alleging negligence in relation to the settlement.

• Proceedings:

  • Since 2021, Saleh has not pursued the litigation or contacted the defendants.
  • Traveler’s Insurance moved for summary judgment; Saleh did not respond, resulting in an uncontested motion.

• Court's Decision:

  • The court found no merit in Saleh's claim against Traveler’s Insurance:
    • Traveler’s owed no duty of care to Saleh.
    • Saleh had signed a full and final release with Traveler’s.
    • The claim was brought in the wrong jurisdiction.
  • Traveler’s made reasonable efforts to serve Saleh, including mailing and emailing to his last known addresses.
  • The court validated and/or dispensed with the requirement of service due to Saleh's lack of response.
  • With no genuine issue requiring a trial, the court dismissed Saleh’s claim.

• Costs:

  • Saleh was ordered to pay costs totaling $6,589.45, including $4,627.35 in partial indemnity fees and $1,962.10 in disbursements.