Luzerne County
Recent News About Luzerne County
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Amazon denies liability for injuries Montco woman suffered at Hazelton facility
SCRANTON – Amazon has denied allegations of negligence lodged by a Montgomery County woman who slipped on ice at one of its fulfillment centers in Hazelton. -
Wilkes-Barre plaintiff struck during car chase counters City's denials
SCRANTON – A Wilkes-Barre woman who claimed she suffered grievous injuries when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, has now refuted the City’s denials of liability in the case. -
Montco woman who slipped and fell on ice at Amazon facility, sues retailer
SCRANTON – A Montgomery County woman who slipped on ice at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Hazelton has launched litigation against the retailer for negligence. -
Wilkes-Barre denies that negligence from police officers chasing suspect caused plaintiff's injuries
SCRANTON – The City of Wilkes-Barre and its police officers have denied liability for injuries suffered by a woman when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department. -
Podiatrist denies negligence allegations in case of amputated leg
WILKES-BARRE – A West Pittston podiatrist and his practice have officially denied all claims of negligence and medical malpractice levied against them by a Luzerne County physician who claimed that the former’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg. -
Plaintiff fights dismissal motion from West Chester officers who allegedly used excessive force
PHILADELPHIA – A Luzerne County man who alleged that a pair of West Chester police officers used excessive force when arresting him more than two years ago, wants a federal judge to reject a motion to dismiss the case filed by those same officers. -
Luzerne County physician who lost leg refutes Wilkes-Barre hospital's denials
WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County physician who recently launched medical malpractice litigation against his podiatrist in claiming that the latter’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg, has refuted a local hospital’s denial of committing negligence and other counts against him. -
West Chester police officers deny they used excessive force on Luzerne County man during 2019 arrest
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of West Chester police officers deny they used excessive force when arresting a Luzerne County man more than two years ago, allegedly causing him to suffer a series of bodily injuries and the deprivation of his constitutional rights. -
After losing right leg, local physician sues his podiatrist for medical malpractice in Luzerne County court
WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County physician has launched medical malpractice litigation against his podiatrist, claiming that the latter’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg. -
Governor Wolf: At Least 79 Jobs Coming to Luzerne Co. With Leading Beverage Manufacturer
Governor Wolf: At Least 79 Jobs Coming to Luzerne Co. With Leading Beverage Manufacturer. -
Man says he was subjected to excessive force by West Chester police officers during 2019 arrest
PHILADELPHIA – A Luzerne County man says that a pair of West Chester police officers used excessive force when arresting him two years ago, causing him to suffer a series of bodily injuries and the deprivation of his constitutional rights. -
5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling keeps planned PennEast pipeline alive, for now
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly ruled Tuesday that natural gas pipeline projects which are granted federal approval can utilize eminent domain for state-owned land, bolstering efforts for the planned 116-mile-long PennEast Pipeline through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. -
Pa. Bar Association president resigns after arrest with prostitute, who allegedly also tried to extort him
WILKES-BARRE – The president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association has resigned from his post, following publicity from his arrest and misdemeanor criminal charges for patronizing a prostitute who police allege tried to extort him. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors 14 Individuals For Outstanding Contributions To Public Safety In 2020
Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recently honored 14 members of law enforcement for their outstanding contributions to public safety in 2020. -
What happens when you add issue of divorce to loss of consortium claim?
HARRISBURG - A woman who filed a loss of consortium lawsuit shortly after her husband died amid divorce proceedings was ordered to submit privileged documents to Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company LLC. -
Foster Wheeler Energy facing suit from feds, state over cleanup of Mountain Top site
SCRANTON – A state department and the federal government are suing a Delaware-incorporated company over the cleanup of a Luzerne County site. -
Superior Court affirms $3.3M judgment in malpractice lawsuit against Wilkes-Barre Hospital
HARRISBURG -- The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed July 19 a jury's verdict against Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company LLC in a medical malpractice lawsuit. -
Luzerne Co. cop, accused of forcing women to perform oral sex, hit with civil lawsuit
SCRANTON — Legal troubles continue for a Luzerne County cop accused of forcing women to perform non-consensual sex acts. -
Scranton judge transfers $600M legal malpractice case against Montgomery McCracken
SCRANTON - A massive legal malpractice lawsuit alleging class action plaintiffs were shorted by more than $600 million is headed out of Pennsylvania. -
HOURIGAN KLUGER QUINN: Attorney Ryan M. Molitoris Joins Personal Injury Team at Hkq Law
The shareholders at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC (HKQ Law) are pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Ryan M. Molitoris to their Personal Injury Team.