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Construction company again denies claims of Belle Vernon school district's suit over failed bus canopy
PITTSBURGH – A construction firm has answered litigation by denying claims brought by a Western Pennsylvania school district, one seeking compensation from the construction firm who built an entrance bus canopy at one of its elementary schools, which failed after nearly 15 years of use.
SEPTA says medical condition was not deciding factor in firing manager who couldn't take drug test
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has denied claims that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, when it allegedly terminated a manager whose medical condition prevented him from participating in drug screen testing.
Widow of man who died during cataract removal surgery pushes back on hospital's objections
MEDIA – The widow of a Clifton Heights man has pushed back on objections to her claims that her late husband died during a cataract removal surgery, because the attending physician and anesthesiologist ignored his extensive history of diagnosed medical issues and administered too much anesthesia to him, eventually leading to his death.
Jones Day's James Kitchen selected for "20 People to Know in Law" by the Pittsburgh Business Times
The Pittsburgh Business Times selected Jimmy Kitchen, a partner in the Pittsburgh Office, for their "20 People to Know in Law" list for 2023.
Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named ‘Life Science Stars’ In LMG Life Sciences Rankings
Four Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been recognized by LMG Life Sciences on its 2023 Life Science Stars list.
Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky Recognized in EB5 Investors Magazine ‘Top 25 Attorneys’ 2023 Issue
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration and Compliance Practice Global Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov and Shareholder Jennifer Hermansky received recognition in EB5 Investors Magazine’s “Top 25 Attorneys” issue.
Garry Taroli and Maternal & Family Health Services
In the Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Garry Taroli and his service with Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS) to address health and nutritional needs among the region’s women, children and families.
First Latina Philadelphia City Solicitor and Chief Legal Officer Diana Cortes Will Return to Morgan Lewis
A trial lawyer and former prosecutor, Diana Cortes—who currently serves as city solicitor, the City of Philadelphia’s chief legal officer—will return to Morgan Lewis to add to the firm’s deep former government roster.
Gary Samms Obtains a Unanimous Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Podiatric Surgeon
Gary Samms, Chair of both Obermayer’s Professional Liability and Catastrophic Loss Group, secured a unanimous defense verdict in Chester County on behalf of a podiatric surgeon after a six-day trial.
Senior residence claims East Allegheny School District is singling out new buyers with tax increase appeals
PITTSBURGH – A senior residential development claims that the East Allegheny School District has violated the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Uniformity Clause and the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause, by selectively filing increase appeals against the assessments of properties recently purchased by new buyers, while leaving unchanged the assessments of properties not recently sold.
Judge sustains casino's preliminary objections, in case of plaintiff patron's injuries
PITTSBURGH – For now, a state court judge has sustained preliminary objections from Rivers Casino, in a case brought by an Allegheny County man who claimed he suffered a long list of injuries when an intoxicated fellow casino patron drunkenly fell on his right leg.
Delaware County GOP Chairman wants to enjoin county and council over selection procedure for board of elections
MEDIA – Delaware County’s Republican Party Chairman is seeking an injunction preventing the County and its Council from enforcing an ordinance governing the selection of members to the local Board of Elections, allegedly because it violates state election code.
Lycoming County SPCA denies claims it failed to warn of dog's aggression
WILLIAMSPORT – The Lycoming County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has denied charges that it failed to warn a Williamsport woman that the dog she was adopting had aggressive tendencies and was liable for that dog attacking the plaintiff’s cat.
Mother of man killed in pub shooting says establishment failed to prevent her son's death
PITTSBURGH – The mother of a man killed in a shooting at a New Kensington pub nearly two years ago has filed wrongful death litigation against the establishment, for its alleged over-serving of alcoholic beverages to the shooter and overall failure to prevent her son’s death.
Nicholas Bagiatis selected for Pittsburgh Business Times 2023 C-Suite Awards
Nicholas Bagiatis, Reed Smith chief operating officer, is among 26 Pittsburgh-area business leaders selected by Pittsburgh Business Times for its 2023 C-Suite Awards.
Troutman Pepper Promotes 26 Partners, 9 Counsel
Troutman Pepper is pleased to announce its 26 newly elected partners and nine counsel, listed below by office and practice area.
Sister of man who was killed by Amtrak train in Northeast Philadelphia says company failed to prevent his death
PHILADELPHIA – The sister of a man killed by a passing Amtrak train about a year-and-a-half ago alleges that the transit entity was responsible for his death, by not anticipating his crossing the train tracks in an area commonly used by pedestrians.
Political TV show host alleges Scranton and Lackawanna authorities damaged and canceled his broadcast
SCRANTON – A Scranton man who hosted a television program on political issues alleges that authorities from the City of Scranton and Lackawanna County disrupted and then canceled his broadcast because the defendants disagreed with his views and those of many of his guests.
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Lancaster police entities deny civil rights and excessive force violations
ALLENTOWN – The Lancaster Police Department has flatly denied claims of excessive force and assault from a Maryland woman over an incident that allegedly took place during a forcible eviction two years ago and resulted in the plaintiff suffering a broken arm.
Volkswagen credit company insists Lackawanna County seized vehicle that rightfully belongs to it
SCRANTON – A Volkswagen business trust has reiterated that a vehicle it was legally entitled to repossess when its lessee defaulted on payments, was instead taken by Lackawanna County and another auto company, when that same lessee was arrested in April of last year.