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U.S. Steel refers to federal statute in removal of class action over plant employee wages
PITTSBURGH – Citing a federal statute, U.S. Steel has likewise removed to federal court a class action complaint which alleged it violated the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA), by not paying employees for the time they spent showering and walking to their worksites, among other pre- and post-work activities.
Judge denies Penn State's search for other settlements in case of death at frat house
WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge recently denied a defendant’s request to compel discovery statements from some of his co-defendants who entered into a prior settlement, with the plaintiff parents of a Penn State University student who died at a fraternity chapter house in 2017.
Suit over injury at Marshall's HomeGoods store may be thrown out, if default isn't pursued
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman who alleged she was seriously injured at a Marshalls HomeGoods store in Northeast Philadelphia when a desk chair she was seated on unexpectedly moved and she fell, may have her case dismissed if she does not file for a default judgment within the next two weeks.
New Kensington couple reiterate allegations they were sickened by mold present in their new home
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple have restated allegations against the couple who sold them their home, as well as a residential inspection service, after they allegedly developed illness from mold later found to be present in the home.
Troutman Pepper Recognized by JD Supra in 2024 Readers Choice Awards
Troutman Pepper and three attorneys have earned 2024 JD Supra Readers Choice Awards, which recognize top authors and firms for thought leadership in key topics throughout 2023.
Continuing to Grow, Steptoe & Johnson’s Pittsburgh Office Welcomes Andrew Maher
Andrew C. Maher has joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as a Member.
Outback sued over slippery stool, spilled soup
PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit against Outback alleges back injuries from a stool that slipped out from under a customer.
Short white man sues police after being mistaken for 6-foot-5 Black man
SCRANTON - A disabled veteran describing himself as a "short Caucasian" says he was ambushed and beaten by police looking for a 6-foot-5 Black man.
Nonprofit legal services employee who alleged retaliation for reporting discrimination settles case
PHILADELPHIA – An employee for a non-profit legal services provider who alleged that she suffered racial and disability discrimination, in retaliation for reporting similar behavior in her workplace, recently withdrew her case.
JCPenney moves for summary judgment in injury suit over fall at its store in Oxford Valley Mall
PHILADELPHIA – JCPenney has motioned for summary judgment, in litigation which a Bucks County man said he suffered at the retailer’s store in Langhorne’s Oxford Valley Mall more than three-and-a-half years ago.
Fall sustained during construction of Geisinger Medical Center Muncy leads to injury lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT – A Snyder County couple have sued a host of defendants they believe are responsible for injuries the husband-plaintiff’s allegedly sustained on the job, while building a new facility for Geisinger Medical Center.
Lancaster is dismissed from litigation concerning alleged warrantless raids of vape businesses
ALLENTOWN – Lancaster County has been dismissed from litigation asserting that its district attorney and police officers conducted warrantless raids of businesses selling vape products last April, raids which those proprietors contend were illegal and contradictory to state laws currently on the books.
Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, Practice Area Recognized in 2024 Chambers Global Rankings
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’Connor attorneys as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Pittsburgh Office Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Anthony Giresi
Anthony J. Giresi has joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel. He joins the mineral title and property practice group in the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Department, as well as the commercial & wealth practice group in the firm’s Business Department.
2024 American Bar Association - IPT Advanced Tax Seminars on March 11-15, 2024
Join members of our State Tax Team in New Orleans for the 2024 ABA/IPT Advanced Tax Seminars!
Pa. State Police barracks visitor who claimed she fell on building's front steps settles case
WILLIAMSPORT – A Lycoming County woman who alleged that while visiting a Pennsylvania State Police barracks, she encountered a defective condition in the building’s front steps, leading her to fall and break her left leg and left shoulder, has settled her case.
Woman seriously injured on treadmill during stress test maintains medical defendants were negligent
WILLIAMSPORT – A woman running on a treadmill for a medically administered stress test has held fast to her claims that doctors ignored her warnings that the speed of the treadmill was too fast for her to keep up, leading her to fall and suffer a broken arm and other injuries.
Expert witness nurse restates defamation claim lodged against his former employer
SCRANTON – A Luzerne County nurse has reiterated allegations that his former employer, who he had secured work through to be used as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases, defamed him in an email and harmed his future opportunities to be chosen as such an expert.
Federal judge confirms $779K arbitration award to franchisee, in Choice Hotels lawsuit
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has confirmed a $779,000 arbitration award decided in favor of a plaintiff franchisee in a wide-ranging lawsuit brought by such franchisees against the Choice Hotels organization, who claimed they have been overcharged inflated fees to increase the group’s revenue and have been subjected to discriminatory treatment based on race.
Local Bar Associations Receive Awards From Pennsylvania Bar Association
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) presented County Bar Recognition Awards to 24 local bar associations during the 58th Annual Conference of County Bar Leaders on March 1 in Gettysburg.