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Federal court may dismiss case against Colwyn and officials, for lack of default judgment pursuit
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation from a Delaware County man which alleged that a member of the Colwyn Police Department – after unsuccessfully attempting to sanction him with a trio of motor vehicle tickets – later arrested him on fabricated charges of marijuana possession and disorderly conduct, may be dismissed later this month if the plaintiff does not file for entry of default.
Satalio's Restaurant rejects cross-claim liability for injuries suffered by customers who fell from deck
PITTSBURGH – Satalio’s Restaurant has denied cross-claim liability levied against it by plaintiffs who said the establishment had a non-compliant outdoor wooden deck attached to its property, from which they fell more than a year ago and sustained several serious injuries in the process.
Woman at house for intellectually disabled says she was fired one day after reporting issues
PITTSBURGH - A former employee for InVision, which operates a residence for intellectually disabled individuals in Pittsburgh, says she was fired reporting others sleeping on the job, plus other issues.
Lawsuit says Philly cops traumatized woman, damaged home in search for nephew
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia and its cops are alleged to have caused thousands of dollars in damages while causing a homeowner emotional distress as they pointlessly searched for nephew.
Lawsuit over bar fight names Pa. lawyer
MEDIA - A dispute over a seat at a State College bar led to a fight and now, a lawsuit naming the owners of the establishment and a Pennsylvania lawyer.
Winner sues casino after he's followed home and robbed
PITTSBURGH - A man blames Rivers Casino after he was followed home from there by a woman with a gun and robbed of $1,500.
Pittsburgh couple settle wrongful death allegations against UPMC Magee-Womens’ Hospital for $50K
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple who alleged that professional negligence on the part of personnel at the University of Pittsburgh’s Magee-Womens’ Hospital directly led to the death of their newborn child in 2021, recently resolved their claims through a $50,000 settlement.
PetSmart customer who said pooled water on the floor caused her to fall settles case
SCRANTON – A PetSmart shopper and her spouse who alleged the business allowed water to pool on the floor of one of its stores, which allegedly caused the wife-plaintiff to fall and suffer a series of severe knee, hip and back injuries, have settled their case.
Pittsburgh Cheesecake Factory denies fault for glass present in woman's appetizer
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh branch location of The Cheesecake Factory has denied responsibility for the presence of glass inside an appetizer which a local woman bit into nearly two years ago, and suggested she was comparatively negligent for her own injuries.
Minn. firearms retailer argues class action over its website’s tracking tools lacks proper standing
PHILADELPHIA – A Minnesota sporting goods retailer is attempting to dismiss class action litigation brought by a Pennsylvania man, arguing that his claims of the retailer’s website engaging in wiretapping and violating gun privacy laws through its use of the Meta Pixel and Listrak online activity devices, lack sufficient standing.
Cozen O’Connor Secures Victory for Climate-Change Scientist Dr. Michael Mann in Decade-Long Defamation Case; Jury Awards Over $1 Million in Punitive Damages
Cozen O’Connor secured a decisive victory for a prominent climate scientist, Dr. Michael Mann, in a long-running defamation claim against an adjunct scholar with the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and a TV/radio personality who wrote for the National Review. Following a four-week jury trial, Dr. Mann was awarded over $1 million in punitive damages by a jury in the District of Columbia Superior Court.
Bucks County man who challenged Educator Discipline Act appeals to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man granted a permanent injunction against enforcement of the provisions of Section 17.2 of Pennsylvania’s Educator Discipline Act – a statute which he felt criminalized the disclosure of truthful information connected to the filing of an educator misconduct complaint with the Commonwealth’s Department of Education – is appealing the denial of his motion for summary judgment against the state attorney general to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Monessen residents' class action nuisance lawsuit versus landfill sees settlement
PITTSBURGH – A class action, nuisance-based lawsuit from a group of Westmoreland County residents against a Belle Vernon landfill, which charged the facility produces noxious odors and has negatively impacted their quality of life, was recently settled.
Mother of Pen Argyl boy harmed by lead exposure settles with former landlord for $20K
ALLENTOWN – The mother of a six-year-old Pen Argyl boy who filed suit against her Florida-based landlord, charging that his failure to remediate lead from the home she rented has left her son with permanent brain damage, recently settled her claims for $20,000.
Former Reading officer with Tourette's claims discrimination in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - A former patrol officer for Reading says he was called gay and retarded because he suffers from Tourette's syndrome.
Wasp attack leads to lawsuit against homeowner
PITTSBURGH - A man fixing shutters on a Pittsburgh house is suing after a wasp attack caused him to fall off his ladder.
Troutman Pepper Receives Two ‘Deal of the Year’ M&A Atlas Awards
Troutman Pepper has been recognized with two Deal of the Year M&A Atlas Awards from the Global M&A Network – U.S.A. Deal of the Year (Small Middle Markets), and Retail & Services Deal of the Year. Global M&A Network recognized the achievements of Troutman Pepper and fellow honorees during the 15th Annual Americas and Global Markets M&A Atlas Awards celebrations.
Navigating the New Landscape: Impactful Labor Law Changes & Employer Strategies on February 15, 2024
David Hackett and Daniel Johns will present “Navigating the New Landscape: Impactful Labor Law Changes & Employer Strategies,” a webinar hosted by the National Association of Water Companies.
$38.5 million settlement after deaths of girls blamed on hoverboard battery
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has approved a settlement of $38.5 million in survival and wrongful death litigation surrounding a fatal house fire in Hellertown in April 2022, a fire started by a hoverboard device which malfunctioned while charging and killed two young girls.
Post-trial fees settlement reached in former Starbucks manager's discrimination case
CAMDEN, N.J. – After a federal court jury and judge awarded a total $28.3 million to a white former Starbucks store manager who claimed she faced racial discrimination and firing from the coffee company, after two Black men were controversially arrested at a Philadelphia store location, a subsequent post-trial dispute over legal fees was recently settled.