Quantcast

PENNSYLVANIA RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Penn Record News


Judge suggests dismissal for N.J. man who alleged Pa. authorities sabotaged his pro boxing event

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – A New Jersey man who launched legal action against the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission and its personnel – alleging they conspired against him to prevent him from holding a professional boxing card in Harrisburg – may have his case dismissed, according to a federal magistrate judge’s recommendation.

Plaintiffs in class action wage dispute case against U.S. Steel seek remand to state court

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Counsel behind a class action complaint which alleged U.S. Steel violated the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) by not paying employees for the time they spent showering and walking to their worksites, among other pre- and post-work activities, is opposing the suit’s removal to federal court and seeking it to be remanded to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Judge who declared Educator Discipline Act unconstitutional awards plaintiff $36K in legal fees

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge who ruled that a Bucks County man would be granted a permanent injunction against enforcement of the provisions of Section 17.2 of Pennsylvania’s Educator Discipline Act – a statute which he felt criminalized the disclosure of truthful information connected to the filing of an educator misconduct complaint with the Commonwealth’s Department of Education – also awarded more than $36,000 in legal fees from the Bucks County District Attorney to the plaintiff.

Colwyn Borough set to defend itself from malicious prosecution suit, after default was set aside

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The Borough of Colwyn is ready to defend itself from litigation brought by a Delaware County man, who alleged that a member of the Colwyn Police Department – after unsuccessfully attempting to sanction him with a trio of motor vehicle tickets – later arrested him on fabricated charges of marijuana possession and disorderly conduct.

Duane Morris' Melissa Ruth Honored as a Lawyer on the Fast Track, Firm Recognized as Awards Finalist by The Legal Intelligencer

By The Penn Record |
Duane Morris LLP has been recognized across three categories of The Legal Intelligencer’s 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.

Bucks County files major lawsuit versus Big Oil, charges companies misled public about climate change impacts

By Nicholas Malfitano |
DOYLESTOWN – Bucks County has launched litigation against several oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute, charging that the defendants collectively misled the public about the burning of fossil fuels and its catastrophic effect on climate change, the effects of which have damaged County residents.

Delco homeowner and insurer who claimed Amazon sold pest repellent that caused fire end case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County homeowner and his insurance company who alleged that his residence sustained significant fire damage after use of a pest repellent which he ordered from Amazon.com, have ended their case.

Eddystone and police officer look to dismiss excessive force suit from brother of YouTube vlogger

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The Borough of Eddystone and a police officer are seeking to dismiss excessive force litigation from the brother of a YouTube video blogger, who had alleged the defendants approached his vehicle with guns drawn, initiated a high-speed chase, and collided with his vehicle resulting in an accident and injury.

Couple who alleged defective hunting boots injured husband settle case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple who alleged that a pair of hunting boots the husband-plaintiff purchased were designed defectively, causing the soles of the boot to unexpectedly separate and him to suffer an injurious fall, have settled their claims.

Lawsuit: Kickstand deployed on e-bike, causing crash in Pittsburgh

By Pennsylvania Record |
PITTSBURGH - A sudden jolt from a kickstand sent an e-bike and its rider into a curb, an Allegheny County lawsuit says.

Quaker school sued over alleged student-on-student abuse

By Pennsylvania Record |
PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit says the private Quaker School Abington Friends refused to prevent assault on a student that included fruit being stuffed in her mouth.

Rawle Partner Jennifer Seme to Participate in ABA Section of Litigation Panel Discussion on “How to Try a Class Action”

By The Penn Record |
Rawle & Henderson partner Jennifer Seme will participate in an American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation panel discussion about “How to Try a Class Action,” which will take place on March 28 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Drowning during UTV crash leads to lawsuit in Lackawanna County

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County man alleges that collective product liability on the part of manufacturers of an off-road utility vehicle and negligence on the part of the commercial operators of land where the vehicle overturned, resulted in the plaintiff’s wife dying by drowning in a UTV accident.

Judge will not reconsider dismissing defamation count against Gov. Shapiro, in man's malicious prosecution suit

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – A federal judge has denied a motion for reconsideration regarding the dismissal of a defamation count, in litigation from a man who alleged former Attorney General (and now, Governor) Josh Shapiro breached an agreement of non-prosecution with him.

Law firm denies improper representation in transaction surrounding liquor license transfer

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh law firm has denied allegedly engaging in dual-representation of a pair of Latrobe plaintiffs and an opposing party, and positioning themselves to receive legal fees and proceeds from the sale transfer of the plaintiffs’ liquor license.

Man who fell through Giant Eagle store floor wants video footage

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a local man is seeking a state court to reconsider its decision to deny him from obtaining in-store video footage from a Giant Eagle supermarket in Export, where their client alleged he fell through an exposed section of the store flooring during a shopping trip.

Home explosion leads to lawsuit in Dauphin County

By Pennsylvania Record |
HARRISBURG - A family whose home exploded during excavation work on their water system is suing the company involved.

Eat'n Park sued after customer scalded by hot water

By Pennsylvania Record |
PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh lawsuit claims water for tea was heated too much and ended up burning a customer at Eat'n Park.

Nicolas Bednarek Recognized in HAP’s February 2024 Volunteer Spotlight

By The Penn Record |
Blank Rome is pleased to share that associate Nicolas “Nick” B. Bednarek was recognized in the Homeless Advocacy Project’s (“HAP”) February 2024 Volunteer Spotlight.

Register Now for the March 25th Workers’ Compensation Webinar and Get a Discount!

By The Penn Record |
Rawle & Henderson attorneys Zachary Rubinich and Daniel Spafford will present a live webinar on March 25th, and will discuss the Workers’ Compensation Handbook – Best Practices, at 1:00 – 2:05 pm EDT.