News published on Pennsylvania Record in August 2018

PHILADELPHIA – A Reading couple who sued both a local merchant and the manufacturer of a gas-powered stove after the husband-plaintiff was severely burned and injured by that same stove when it exploded, received more than $9.3 million in damages earlier this year.

PITTSBURGH – Two men have filed a lawsuit against the police officer who shot teenager Antwon Rose II in June, alleging he violated their civil rights when he used excessive force and unlawfully detained them in a previous altercation at the University of Pittsburgh last year.

PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) passenger whose head and neck were trapped in the doors of an elevated line train last year has initiated negligence-based litigation against the entity.

PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania woman is suing Walmart Inc., doing business as Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Wal-Mart Stores East LP for injuries she allegedly received when she fell over a fire pit in the garden center of a West Mifflin store.

PITTSBURGH — An anesthesiologist is suing UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Physicians and UPP Inc., claiming he was fired for complaining about illegal activity.

PHILADELPHIA — A pedestrian is suing Thomas Olick and CAD Holdings LLC, citing alleged negligence.

PITTSBURGH — A patient information coordinator is suing former employer UPMC McKeesport Hospital and Dawn Baker, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

PHILADELPHIA — A longshoreman is suing Thackray Crane Rentals Inc., citing alleged negligence.