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In dispute over client list with former employee, Webb Law Firm of Pittsburgh loses motion for judgment
PITTSBURGH – A judge in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas ruled against a law firm that was sued by one of its former employees for breach of contract and tortious interference.
Paralegal alleges pregnancy discrimination after losing job with The Law Offices of Joel Kofsky
PHILADELPHIA – A paralegal alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job with a lawfirm because she was pregnant.
Glen Mills lays off more than 250 as state removes boys from campus in wake of lawsuit, newspaper report
PHILADELPHIA – An abuse lawsuit filed by two students and their guardian against Glen Mills school is part of a series of events that includes layoffs and the removal of students from the campus.
Jury could infer doctor took 'bystander' approach to treating jailed HIV-positive cancer patient, judge rules
JOHNSTOWN – A federal judge won't grant summary judgment to a doctor who is being sued after treating an inmate at the Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands.
Only spouse able to recover certain damages from PennDOT under Wrongful Death Act
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court has ruled that some family members can't seek pecuniary damages from the state Department of Transportation under the Wrongful Death Act.
No new trial for woman struck by bus in Allentown
HARRISBURG – A woman lost her appeal and will not get a new trial seeking damages after being involved in a pedestrian/bus accident, according to a ruling Sept. 6 from the state Superior Court.
Appeals court overturn Philly jury's $27M award over knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — James Beck, attorney at Reed Smith, has a theory as to why Philadelphia juries have a tendency to dole out eight- and nine-figure awards in personal injury cases.