News from April 2022
Tyrone woman stands by fatal gas exposure claims, in face of company's denials
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that a local contractor’s negligence in piercing an underground gas main and failing to report the subsequent leak led to the death of her mother from exposure to the gas, has reiterated her claims in response to the company’s denials of liability.
Owen J. Roberts School District officials deny claims they failed protect student from molestation
ALLENTOWN – Authorities in the Owen J. Roberts School District have denied allegations that they failed to protect a Chester Springs woman from being molested by her philosophy teacher when she was a high school student in 2020.
Defendants say Fla. man's suit over alleged inequitable will distribution doesn't pass muster
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants named in a Florida man’s lawsuit over the alleged inequitable distribution of assets from his mother’s will to himself and his two siblings, have countered that the plaintiff’s suit fails to state a claim upon which relief could be granted.
Judge orders graphic designer and partner to reveal identities in sexual harassment lawsuit
SCRANTON – A federal judge has ruled that a graphic designer and her partner, who sought anonymity in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual harassment at the hands of the main plaintiff’s supervisor while working at a Monroe County resort, would be compelled to name themselves moving forward.
New Kensington man says his health suffered and property lost value after defendants fracked near it
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man alleges that he suffered a number of health complications and diminished value of his property, after the defendants conducted fracking operations in the vicinity of his residence.
IP Litigator Caryn Borg-Breen, Ph.D., Joins Ballard Spahr
IP Litigator Caryn Borg-Breen, Ph.D., Joins Ballard Spahr.
Parent says Tredyffrin/Easttown School District violated his First Amendment rights during public records inspection
PHILADELPHIA – A parent of a Tredyffrin/Easttown School District student who wished to inspect records of Critical Race Theory curriculum being taught in the District, says he was prevented from recording his voice while viewing the records, in violation of his First Amendment rights.
Plaintiff's passing leads to substitution in wrongful death suit against Geisinger Medical Center
SCRANTON – Due to the death of a plaintiff, one representing the estate of a Carbondale woman who passed away from cardiac arrest three years ago while in the care of Geisinger Medical Center, another individual has been substituted to stand in for the litigation.
Delco woman stands by claims that health care groups failed to prevent daughter's fatal OD
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman has reiterated claims that a local hospital and other medical entities committed professional medical negligence, in failing to be aware that her daughter was at risk for a drug overdose and leading to her death in the process.
Insurer settles lawsuit with natural gas company over structure fire at Penn Hills building
PITTSBURGH – Litigation brought against a natural gas company, whose alleged negligence in failing to turn off the gas supply to a Penn Hills building allegedly exacerbated the effect of a structure fire which took place at the property, has been settled.
Pilot settles carbon monoxide exposure claims with California airline, OneJet
PITTSBURGH – A pilot for a California airline who claimed he suffered medical complications resulting from negligent, prolonged carbon monoxide exposure in the planes he was flying, has settled his claims with the airline.
New Issues in Intellectual Property on April 25, 2022
New Issues in Intellectual Property on April 25, 2022.
Pa. man sues Oil City authorities after being arrested for murder in 2019, and later exonerated
ERIE – A Pennsylvania man alleges he was erroneously arrested for homicide by Oil City police authorities in 2019 and caused to serve the better part of two years in prison, for a crime in which it was later proven that he did not commit.
Wanting summary judgment, Ridley Township sees fallen library-goer's lawsuit sent to arbitration
MEDIA – After it motioned for summary judgment in a case surrounding injuries suffered by a Woodlyn woman, who claimed an accumulation of water on the sidewalk at her local public library caused her to fall onto her left knee, Ridley Township has seen the action remanded to arbitration.
Physical therapy firm argues clients who contracted COVID-19 are liable for their own injuries
PITTSBURGH – An at-home physical therapist and her employer contends that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020, was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered.
Daughters of deceased Delco nursing home resident settle wrongful death suit for $20K
MEDIA – The daughters of a Delaware County nursing home resident who contended that improper care from facility staff directly caused their mother’s death, have settled their claims with the nursing home company for $20,000.
U.S. Navy veteran who allegedly suffered vision loss after surgery in VA hospital settles case
PITTSBURGH – A U.S. Navy veteran who alleged that sub-standard care he received at his local Veterans Affairs hospital resulted in his suffering permanent vision loss and damage, is settling his claims with the federal government.
Patient second-degree burns after nursing staff put hot cloths on her wound
PITTSBURGH — A patient alleges she suffered second-degree burns after nursing staff placed hot wash cloths on her wound during her post-op recovery at Forbes Hospital.
Introducing the 2022 Women of Influence award winners - Pittsburgh Business Times
Introducing the 2022 Women of Influence award winners - Pittsburgh Business Times.
Court affirms medical board revoking nephrologist's license over sexual harassment charges
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the revocation of a medical license for a nephrologist found to have made numerous unwanted sexual advances toward nurses and medical support staff.