ALLENTOWN – A Lancaster man alleges that he was unlawfully assaulted, battered and tased with deadly force, without justification and in violation of his civil rights by local police officers in 2019.
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.
ALLENTOWN – Defendants in a lawsuit brought by a Pennsylvania man who fell off a ladder on the job and sustained a litany of serious injuries, seeking product liability-related damages, have countered that the suit is groundless.
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce the formation of its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Practice Group, aimed at assisting business leaders in navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with improving their performance and disclosing their companies’ efforts in these key areas.
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman joins U.S. Attorneys across the nation in recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement.
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement.
PITTSBURGH – The parent company of Pottery Barn introduced additional arguments in state court to support its allegations that an adjoining hamburger restaurant leaked both water and sewage into one of its mall stores in Mount Lebanon.
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that the Commonwealth cannot dodge liability through the real estate exception to sovereign immunity, in cases where its negligent design and construction created a defective and dangerous condition, and later caused injury.
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia denies that it illegally discriminated against and fired an Islamic firefighter who wore cuffed pants above the ankle and facial hair, in observance of his religion.
A King of Prussia woman sued Delaware County, the GEO Group Inc. and four unidentified correctional officers after she was allegedly assaulted at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit from a Penn State University student which alleged the school rescinded her Master’s Degree more than a year and a half after she was awarded it, claiming that the plaintiff didn’t produce wholly original work, may soon be dismissed if its service deadline under the law is not met.
LANCASTER – Counsel for a Philadelphia man argues that material alleging sexual assault committed upon the plaintiff by his chiropractor is not “scandalous and impertinent”, but rather, necessary information needed to prove both the plaintiff’s case and the rationale for demanding punitive damages.
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man has reiterated claims that improper installation of flooring and the lack of oversight from a pair of contractors he hired, led to a fire erupting at his residence.
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh natural gas company avers that it was not negligent and did not fail to turn off the gas supply to a Penn Hills building, which a lawsuit brought against it charges exacerbated the effect of a structure fire which took place at the property.
PHILADELPHIA – A Massachusetts man has filed legal action against the City of Philadelphia and three of its police officers, claiming they used excessive force in responding to his son’s opiate overdose and caused his death.
PHILADELPHIA – The MyLife.com website denies that it defamed a Bucks County man and fencing instruction facility, and has motioned to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it alleging the same or send it to compulsory arbitration.
PHILADELPHIA - A Laureldale woman sued in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas after she says a hair dryer spontaneously combusted and caused serious burns.
PITTSBURGH – The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and a management company argue that it was not liable for allegedly failing to repair a section of sidewalk leading to a common mailbox area near the plaintiff’s residence, causing her to fall and become seriously injured.
SCRANTON – A religious community center in Scranton is pursuing an injunction over construction taking place on the site of its summer camp, charging that the unapproved construction violates the terms of a 2005 property sale agreement that the defendants pledged to abide by.
MEDIA – A Bala Cynwyd hair salon contends that it was not at fault for allegedly scalding one of its customers on the shoulder with boiling water during her hair appointment.
