News from January 2022
After Flying Fairy toy allegedly causes eye injuries, Walmart denies liability for plaintiffs' claims
PITTSBURGH – Walmart denies all liability for ocular injuries allegedly suffered by a Blairsville man, when a Flying Fairy toy purchased at a local store launched and collided with the plaintiff’s eyes.
Philly woman rejects tavern's defenses over her being shot after a birthday party
MEDIA – A Philadelphia woman has reiterated her claims that she was enjoying a friend’s birthday party at an Upper Darby tavern, when she was shot by another patron of the establishment who had been allegedly over-served with alcohol during his stay.
Case over Philadelphia's cancel of Columbus Day is appealed after judge dismissed it
PHILADELPHIA – After a federal judge dismissed a discrimination suit from Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla and local Italian-American groups over Mayor Jim Kenney’s removal of Columbus Day as an observed city holiday, the case has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
N.J. plaintiff says Delco defendants' medical malpractice resulted in her husband dying from pulmonary embolism
MEDIA – A New Jersey woman has launched a medical malpractice lawsuit against a number of Delaware County healthcare entities and professionals, for their alleged negligence which caused her late husband to die of a pulmonary embolism.
Video evidence clears two SCI-Rockview officers from inmate's excessive force lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT – Two corrections officials at SCI-Rockview have been dismissed from an excessive force lawsuit brought a prisoner currently in state custody, finding after viewing video evidence that they did not use force that was alleged at the time.
Former high school football coach settles defamation claims against Pine-Richland School District
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man who served as a high school football head coach for eight years has settled allegations that he was defamed by school district officials with false claims that he permitted hazing and bullying in the football program.
Settlement being finalized in suit from man who says incorrectly performed surgery led to wife's death
ALLENTOWN – Litigation which alleged that a group of medical professionals incorrectly performed a surgery and caused a woman's death from internal bleeding, is now headed towards settlement.
Inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by correctional officers
PHILADELPHIA — A Riverside Correctional Facility inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by officers. Jose Gonzalez filed a complaint Jan. 5 in the U.S.
Former Philadelphia School District worker alleges discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A Filipino male claims he suffered discrimination and retaliation while working for the Philadelphia School District.
Former inmate alleges abuse by Philadelphia officers
PHILADELPHIA — A former City of Philadelphia corrections inmate alleges he was beaten by officers.
Former Chester County chief detective alleges race discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former Chester County detective chief alleges he faced discrimination and retaliation because of his race. Kevin Dykes filed a complaint Jan. 3 in the U.S.
Privacy & Data Security 2022 Preview on January 26, 2022
Privacy & Data Security 2022 Preview on January 26, 2022.
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What’s Hot at the SEC? on January 24, 2022.
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Trade Secrets – Protecting Assets & Managing Risks on January 26, 2022.
Eckert Seamans Welcomes Ryan French
Eckert Seamans Welcomes Ryan French.
Cybersecurity + Your Business: Prioritizing Cyber Policy, Risk and Strategy on January 26, 2022
Cybersecurity + Your Business: Prioritizing Cyber Policy, Risk and Strategy on January 26, 2022.
Geisinger Health denies it violated federal antitrust laws and affected professional salaries, in class action
WILLIAMSPORT – Geisinger Health has denied it violated federal anti-trust laws as alleged in a class action lawsuit against itself and Evangelical Community Hospital, which claimed the Pennsylvania hospitals engaged in a secret “no-poach agreement” that suppressed professional mobility and salaries in Central Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh homeowners reiterate that Water & Sewer Authority's negligence diverted storm runoff into their homes
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Pittsburgh plaintiffs stand by their allegations that the City of Pittsburgh’s Water and Sewer Authority was responsible for defective design and failure to repair a deteriorating storm sewer culvert, which caused storm water runoff to flow into their homes.
After injurious fall, N.Y. couple settle negligence claims versus Potter Family Campground
WILLIAMSPORT – A New York couple have settled negligence claims against the Potter Family Campground, after one of the plaintiffs fell upon entering a cabin there and sustained a broken shoulder.
Shopping cart manufacturer wants summary judgment in case of injured shopper at TJ Maxx
PITTSBURGH – The manufacturer of an allegedly-defective shopping cart is seeking summary judgment in a case filed by a Western Pennsylvania woman, who claimed that her broken left leg and left arm suffered while shopping at TJ Maxx were its fault and responsibility.