News from August 2021
Bethlehem Area School District wins suit over sexual abuse of 6-year-old child on bus
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Bethlehem Area School District brought by the parents of a six-year-old child, who the suit claims was repeatedly bullied and sexually assaulted on the school bus and the district didn’t prevent the abuse.
Pittsburgh bar patron alleges bouncer assaulted her, caused leg fracture
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh bar patron alleges she was assaulted by a bouncer and suffered severe injuries including fractures to her leg.
Security company's summary judgment motion over 2016 death of Pittsburgh Steelers fan is contested
PITTSBURGH – An event security company contends that it is not liable or negligent for the killing of a man in an altercation at a Pittsburgh Steelers game in November 2016, while the plaintiff believes that the company’s motion for summary judgment as to its involvement is premature.
After a start in Missouri, Armstrong Teasdale's pursuit of $3.5 million in legal fees lands in Pa. federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A Missouri law firm which also maintains a Philadelphia office is seeking more than $3.5 million in outstanding legal bills from a half-dozen defendants spread across the United States and Puerto Rico in a Pennsylvania federal court.
Suit alleges Amazon's defective saw chain plate caused man's serious injuries
PITTSBURGH — Amazon is facing a lawsuit alleging a defective grinder disc chain plate for a circular saw caused a man to suffer serious injuries.
Third Circuit: Black couple who faced racial epithets at Pep Boys have federal suit remanded over contractual rights
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has remanded litigation from a Black couple who alleged they were the target of racial epithets during a Pep Boys visit to a District Court for further proceedings on whether or not the store’s conduct violated their contractual rights.
Lawsuit: Coatesville nursing facility's negligence led to resident's death from fall and related hemorrhage
PHILADELPHIA – A Colorado man alleges that the death of a Coatesville nursing care facility resident from an inter-cranial hemorrhage two years ago was the result of negligent care on the part of the facility and its staff, and has filed a wrongful death lawsuit to that effect.
Doctor who sued Starbucks after suffering scooter accident, wins ruling over company's preliminary objections
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has overruled preliminary objections made by Starbucks in a case filed by a Pittsburgh doctor and her husband, after she allegedly suffered knee and head injuries in a scooter accident at a local branch of the coffee company.
Teenage plaintiff alleging sexual harassment during McDonald's job interview wants to proceed anonymously
PHILADELPHIA – A teenager who alleged a McDonald’s restaurant manager showed her sexually graphic photos on his phone during her job interview, is seeking to proceed anonymously through the remainder of the litigation.
Pittsburgh plaintiff settles slip-and-fall suit against Primanti Brothers restaurant
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman has settled litigation alleging she was seriously injured at a local sandwich restaurant because of the establishment’s negligence, when she fell down a set of stairs on the restaurant’s premises due to the presence of an unmarked step.
Shelf collapse at Lowe's leads to lawsuit
MEDIA — Lowe's is facing a lawsuit after a top shelving unit allegedly came down on a customer while he was shopping at its store in Brookhaven.
Suit: Asian female pharmacist faced discrimination at Mercy Catholic Medical Center
PHILADELPHIA — An Asian female pharmacist alleges she suffered discrimination while working at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Shaila Chempakaseril fild a complaint Aug. 9 in the U.S.
27 Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America, 1 Lawyer Of The Year & 6 Lawyers Named Ones to Watch
27 Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America, 1 Lawyer Of The Year & 6 Lawyers Named Ones to Watch.
129 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Edition
129 Buchanan Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Edition.
Mike Cassidy Included Again in The Best Healthcare Lawyers in America 2022
Mike Cassidy Included Again in The Best Healthcare Lawyers in America 2022.
39 Mcnees Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”
39 Mcnees Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”.
7 Bernstein-Burkley Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Including Ones to Watch and Lawyer of the Year
7 Bernstein-Burkley Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Including Ones to Watch and Lawyer of the Year.
Court won't reinstate claims of Philly cop who said she was suspended and fired for asking for lactation space
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has denied a motion to reconsider the dismissal of retaliation claims from litigation filed by a former Philadelphia police officer, who alleged she was disciplined for repeatedly requesting adequate lactation space.
Black instructors at Delco school for autistic students allege they endured racist behavior from colleagues
MEDIA – Two Black female instructors at a school for children with autism spectrum disorders allege that they were the targets of racially-discriminatory behavior from their co-workers, leading one of the plaintiffs to resign and the other to be fired.
Man allegedly injured outside Bucks County Costco finalizes confidentiality stipulation with company's counsel
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured on the sidewalk outside a Bucks County Costco store has reached a mutual confidentiality agreement with the bulk retailer concerning sensitive matter to be revealed during the case, including a pertinent report of the subject and subsequent depositions.