Borough Of Bethany
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Doctor dismissed from Va. woman's negligence suit alleging improper delivery caused her Erb's Palsy
HARRISBURG – One doctor has been conditionally dismissed from negligence litigation brought by a Virginia woman, who alleged her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner in a Pennsylvania hospital. -
Care home proprietor alleges defamation against individuals who accused it of sub-standard care
PITTSBURGH – The operator of residential homes for adults with mental and physical disabilities has launched legal action against seven individuals, alleging they have spread false and defamatory information regarding its care of a developmentally-disabled and autistic boy. -
Medical professionals hit back at Va. woman's claims that they caused her Erb's Palsy and other injuries at birth
HARRISBURG – Medical professionals accused of negligence by a Virginia woman, who alleged her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner in a Pennsylvania hospital, have denied any responsibility for her injuries. -
Lawsuit alleging mishandled birth led to plaintiff's injuries may be transferred to Harrisburg court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation from a Virginia woman claiming that her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner by various medical professionals in a Pennsylvania hospital, will soon be sent to a Harrisburg federal court. -
Virginia woman says that her disabilities were the result of Pa. doctors delivering her incorrectly at birth
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia woman claims that her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries are the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner by various medical professionals in a Pennsylvania hospital. -
Aldi and Dollar General win class action case against them over sales tax on face masks
PITTSBURGH – Dollar General and Aldi have scored a dismissal of a lawsuit which alleged that they and other retailers unlawfully charged sales taxes on the purchases of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
U.S. Supreme Court rules 9-0 that Phila. severing ties with Catholic foster care group violated its constitutional rights
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the City of Philadelphia was wrong to eliminate foster care referrals from being directed to Catholic Social Services, due to its refusal to accept same-sex couples seeking to be foster parents because of their religious beliefs. -
Dollar General and Aldi continue to insist that suit over taxes on face masks during COVID-19 should be thrown out
PITTSBURGH – For the third time, counsel for Dollar General and Aldi argue that allegations brought against them and other retailers which said they unlawfully charged sales taxes on the purchases of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are unsupported, and should be dismissed. -
GOP state Senate candidate loses federal court case over contested ballots
PITTSBURGH – Due to a federal judge’s ruling on Tuesday, the state senator for Pennsylvania’s 45th District comprising parts of both Allegheny and Westmoreland counties will in fact be Democratic incumbent Jim Brewster. -
GOP state Senate candidate Ziccarelli seeking reconsideration of validity of undated mail-in ballots
PITTSBURGH – The Republican challenger in the 45th Senatorial District that includes parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties is seeking both county and state election authorities to reconsider their certification of vote results in Pennsylvania which permitted undated mail-in ballots to be counted. -
Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Statute of limitations should bar abuse claim
PHILADELPHIA – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by an Arizona man for sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was a boy, saying that the statute of limitations and the doctrine of res judicata should preclude the case from proceeding. -
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: 195 McGuireWoods Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
McGuireWoods had 195 attorneys from the firm’s U.S. offices selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 15 of whom were named Lawyers of the Year, an honor given to only one lawyer in each practice area per city. -
Taken infant case update: Allegheny County officials seek dismissal
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County authorities are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Western Pennsylvania couple against custodial and medical authorities for removing their then-eight-month-old son to foster care for two-and-a-half weeks, on the incorrect suspicion that they were the cause of his broken leg. -
Couple whose son was taken for fear of abuse might lose lawsuit against UPMC
PITTSBURGH – For failure to file a certificate of merit, Pittsburgh health care providers are looking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Western Pennsylvania couple against custodial and medical authorities for removing their then-eight-month-old son to foster care for two-and-a-half weeks, on the incorrect suspicion that they were the cause of his broken leg. -
Archdiocese of Philadelphia says statute of limitations bars decades-old clergy abuse claims of Arizona man
PHILADELPHIA – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking judgment in its favor from a Pennsylvania federal court, in response to a lawsuit filed by an Arizona man for sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was a boy. -
Case of parents suing over alleged due process violation related to son's injury and custody fight sent to Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh officials have removed to federal court a lawsuit brought by a Western Pennsylvania couple against custodial and medical authorities for removing their then-eight-month-old son to foster care for two-and-a-half weeks, on the incorrect suspicion that they were the cause of his broken leg. -
Lloyd's of London says disease, pollution exclusions apply to Philly beer garden's coronavirus insurance
PHILADELPHIA – Underwriters from the Lloyd’s of London insurance company are looking to shut down class action litigation brought by the Independence Beer Garden in Philadelphia, saying policy exclusions precluded the plaintiff from receiving its business interruption coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Lawsuit against Archdiocese of Philadelphia alleging priest abuse is transferred to Pa. federal court
PHILADELPHIA – An Arizona man pursuing legal action against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was a boy growing up in Pennsylvania, has had his case transferred to a federal court here. -
Independence Beer Garden sues Lloyd's Of London over coronavirus insurance coverage
PHILADELPHIA – A local beer garden has launched class action litigation against the Lloyd’s of London insurance company for failing to provide it with business interruption coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Parents sue after eight-month-old was taken from them while cause of broken leg investigated
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple are suing custodial and medical authorities for removing their then-eight month old son to foster care for two and a half weeks, on the incorrect suspicion that they were the cause of his broken leg.