The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on July 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on July 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tracy L. Lewis against UPMC Magee Hospital Clinic on July 18: 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Tracy L. Lewis. (attachments: # 1 Complaint Lodged Pending Disposition Of Ifp Motion, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (mao)'
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tracy L. Lewis against UPMC Mckeesport Hospital on July 17: 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Tracy L. Lewis. (attachments: # 1 Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (jjg)'
PITTSBURGH – Ongoing mediation has delayed argument on a summary judgment motion in the case of a former physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center seeking well over $200,000 in post-termination back pay.
HARRISBURG – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has filed a nine-count class action civil lawsuit against state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, claiming he violated federal law through “unlawful and unconstitutional interference with federal programs.”
PITTSBURGH — A maternity ward inpatient is suing Michael T. Booker, a UPMC Mercy Hospital employee, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress.
PITTSBURGH — A patient is suing Frick Hospital, t/d/b/a Excela Health Frick Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, citing alleged professional negligence, corporate negligence, and violation of EMTALA.
PITTSBURGH — A daughter is suing Grane Healthcare, Highland Park Care Center and other medical providers claiming negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of her mother's injuries.
PITTSBURGH — Christian C. Rouse has filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Culinaire International Inc.; UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and Carnegie Institute, doing business as Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, alleging that the defendants negligently served alcohol to a minor, causing him to be become significantly intoxicated and arrested.
PITTSBURGH — A McDonald copier repairman who was accused of stealing ink cartridges at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is suing various police officers alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
PITTSBURGH - Trampoline companies Altimate Air LLC and Phoenix Trampoline Park Management LLC denied negligence complaints filed against them by injury victim Haley Patton May 7 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County following a teen event.
PITTSBURGH — Western-Star Hospital Authority Inc., temporarily doing business as Metro-Health EMS, is suing the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, citing alleged violation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
PITTSBURGH — An anesthesiologist is suing UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Physicians and UPP Inc., claiming he was fired for complaining about illegal activity.
PITTSBURGH — A patient information coordinator is suing former employer UPMC McKeesport Hospital and Dawn Baker, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.