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Urogynecologist can only testify about case specifics and not general causation, Pa. judge finds

By Nicholas Malfitano | Thursday, Jul 9, 2020 @ 8:28am

WILLIAMSPORT – A Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled that a board-certified urogynecologist chosen to be an expert witness in an pelvic device product liability action, may only testify as to his case-specific opinions in the matter and not on the issue of general causation.
Trip-and-fall plaintiff who said a step 'should be more evident' handed another loss

By Charmaine Little | Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 @ 5:50am

On July 30, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania backed a summary judgment for a hotel accused of negligence after a female patron fell.
Philadelphia's 'Hellhole' status up for debate, but group points at huge Xarelto verdict

By Nicholas Malfitano | Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 @ 12:19pm

HARRISBURG – A recent, massive Philadelphia verdict that bucked a small national trend shows the city's court isn't treating businesses fairly, Pennsylvania's legal reform group says.
Many in gas and oil industry relieved high court did not overturn estoppel by deed, attorney says

By Karen Kidd | Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016 @ 2:56pm

Pennsylvania's oil and gas industry recently breathed a sigh of relief after the state Supreme Court unanimously reaffirmed the long-standing "estoppel by deed," or rule of after-acquired title, a Pittsburgh industry attorney who wasn't surprised by the ruling says.