Nicholas Malfitano News
Sub-contractor business and owner deny liability for man's fall onto drywall and concrete
PITTSBURGH – A drywall business’s sub-contractor and its owner have denied responsibility for the injuries that an Elizabeth man suffered, when he fell through a floor opening and landed on a stack of drywall and a concrete floor.
Delco woman receives settlement for injury claims at Haverford Township ice skating rink
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman recently settled claims against the Township of Haverford for the broken right wrist she suffered, allegedly as a result of negligent maintenance and facilities oversight at a township-owned skating rink.
Woman injured at Borough of Yeadon's 2019 Flag Day event settles her claims
MEDIA – A local woman who alleged she was seriously injured at a Flag Day event in the Borough of Yeadon nearly four years ago when the support poles of an event tent were uprooted from the ground by a wind gust and struck her in the head, has settled her claims with the Borough and other defendants.
Seven former residents of The Summit Academy say they were victims of staff sexual abuse
PHILADELPHIA – In a class action lawsuit, seven former residents of The Summit Academy allege they were the targets of physical, mental and sexual abuse while residing at the juvenile custody and rehabilitative education facility.
Suit: Curran-Fromhold corrections officers committed physical assault on pre-trial detainee
PHILADELPHIA – A local man alleges he was assaulted and battered by a series of corrections officers while in custody at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility two years ago.
Delco judge overrules objections of Pa. Institute of Technology, in woman's injury suit
MEDIA – A Delaware County judge has overruled preliminary objections from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, filed in opposition to a suit from a woman who claimed she was serious injured in a fall at a home the Institute owned.
Rider of 'Serpentine Slide' questions veracity of defense's counter-allegations
PITTSBURGH – A visitor to a Ligonier amusement park last year who claimed that she was severely injured when riding a waterslide amusement attraction known as the “Serpentine Slide”, has denied the park’s attempt to disavow itself of liability.
Plaintiff who said light bulb fell on her at concert venue turns away defense's assertions
PITTSBURGH – A Westmoreland County woman who was injured at a music concert when a long, fluorescent light bulb fell from the ceiling of the concert venue and landed on top of her head, has rejected the defendant’s counter-presentation of the events at issue.
Third Circuit upholds decision precluding natural gas company's environmental board challenges
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a lower federal court decision which would prevent a natural gas company from receiving another bite at the apple in its battle against the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board, West Rockhill Township and a group of environmentally-conscious citizens.
PetSmart customer says fish tank maintenance led to pooled water on the floor, which caused her to fall
SCRANTON – A PetSmart shopper alleges the business allowed water to pool on the floor of one of its stores, which allegedly caused her to fall and suffer a series of severe knee, hip and back injuries.
Pittsburgh man involved in tractor crash settles claims with manufacturer and Lowe's
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man has settled claims against an Ohio manufacturer and Lowe’s for the injuries he allegedly sustained when the inoperable brake pedal of a tractor he purchased, caused him to crash the tractor.
Assailant's former school discounts liability for teacher's alleged sexual assault
PITTSBURGH – A Latrobe school has disavowed liability for the alleged sexual assault of a teacher at Oliver Citywide Academy, and denied claims that it failed to advise the latter institution of the violent tendencies of one of its former students who is said to responsible for the alleged assault.
Fernwood Cemetery says it's not at fault for woman's fall into hole on its grounds
MEDIA – Fernwood Cemetery has categorically denied any responsibility for injuries that a Delaware County woman claims to have suffered when she felt into a deep hole on the cemetery grounds.
Fatal apartment fire leads to wrongful death suit against Philadelphia Housing Authority
PHILADELPHIA – A fatal apartment house fire which took place in January 2022 and caused the deaths of 12 people, has led to the families and estates of the victims filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Salesperson says he was fired from data and analytics company due to age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A salesperson for a global data and analytics company contends he was discriminated against and later fired from his position based on his older age.
Ohio rail company resolves claims for train collision death of 15-year-old girl in South Fayette Township
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has resolved claims connected to the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township nearly three years ago.
Ga. company rejects liability for injuries plaintiff suffered escaping Airbnb house party shooting
PITTSBURGH – An Atlanta-based company has denied liability for injuries that a plaintiff suffered when she was attempting to escape a shooting at a party, which took place at an Airbnb rental home in Pittsburgh.
Sinking Spring woman settles injury suit with Lancaster School of Cosmetology
LANCASTER – A Sinking Spring woman has settled litigation which alleged that negligence on the part of the Lancaster School of Cosmetology and its owners resulted in her falling over an unguarded stairwell and suffering severe injuries to her face, ankle and shoulder.
Judge remands class action suit against Target for lack of federal jurisdiction
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has remanded a class action lawsuit brought by two customers against Target for alleged violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to state court, for lack of jurisdiction at the federal level.
Nursing facility employee again says suit over underpaid staff should remain in Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – A nursing home employee who alleged that the managing companies of the facility engaged in false advertising and categorical underpayment of their “Weekend Warrior”-level staff, maintains for the second time that the case should retain jurisdiction in Allegheny County.