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PENNSYLVANIA RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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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.

Toxic Tort Litigator Christina A. Gonzales Joins Marshall Dennehey as a Shareholder in Philadelphia

By The Penn Record |
Experienced trial attorney and toxic tort litigator Christina Gonzales has joined Marshall Dennehey as a shareholder in the firm’s Philadelphia office.

Judge orders defendants removed from wrongful death suit, against Shohola nursing home

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – In accordance with the prior recommendation of a federal magistrate judge, a group of defendants have been dismissed from a wrongful death lawsuit brought against a Shohola nursing home – which alleged that negligent care on its part and that of others led to the death of the plaintiff’s husband.

Corporate defendants disclaim liability for causing propane explosion that injured plaintiffs

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Two defendants named in a product liability action by a group of plaintiffs severely burned in a propane tank explosion and two of their spouses, have hit back at claims they were contributorily liable for the explosion through their manufacture of the products involved in the incident.

Man walking with cane and injured at Bridesburg Train Station settles with SEPTA and Amtrak

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A local man who claimed he suffered a litany of severe injuries, when his cane became stuck in a hole at a Philadelphia train station platform, has settled his case with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Amtrak.

Jackhammer operator who alleged Norfolk Southern's negligence caused his injuries ends case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
ALLENTOWN – Litigation from a jackhammer operator and his spouse against the Norfolk Southern railroad company, which claimed company negligence forced the operator to jump approximately 30 feet from a manlift in order to save his own life from an approaching train, has been closed.

Jewish man sues MediaNews, alleges religious discrimination

By Pennsylvania Record |
SCRANTON - A Jewish man who worked as sales director for MediaNews in Scranton alleges religious discrimination, including a co-worker telling him he was good with money because of his religion.

Williamsport's female recreation director alleges she was paid less than men, treated differently too

By Pennsylvania Record |
WILLIAMSPORT - The one-time director of Williamsport's Recreation Department alleges she was paid less than men who held the position previously and was fired without cause.

CFPB defeats challenges, free to take on student loan trusts

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court will not stand in the way of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as it targets student loan trusts.

Third Circuit dismisses Meadville police officer's appeal within man's wrongful arrest lawsuit

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has dismissed an interlocutory appeal from a Meadville police officer filed within an underlying suit brought by a former Allegheny College student, who had been wrongfully accused of a barroom assault by Meadville law enforcement.

Judge throws out psych services provider's retaliation suit versus Derry Township School District

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – Litigation brought by a Hershey woman alleging that her comments to the Derry Township School Board on the relative dearth of mental health services provided to students there led to the District retaliating against her, has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Man reiterates that not being transgender cost him his employment at Bucks County adult store

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A former cleaner and clerk at a Bucks County-based adult establishment stands by his claims that he was discriminated against and terminated from his employment, based upon his designation as a cisgender male.