News from November 2018
NAUMAN SMITH SHISSLER & HALL: Nauman Smith Named Best Law Firm
Nauman, Smith, Shissler & Hall, LLP has been named a Metropolitan Tier 1 law firm in Harrisburg for Municipal Law and a Metropolitan Tier 2 law firm in Commercial Litigation in the 2019 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
HOURIGAN KLUGER & QUINN: Attorney Nicole M. Santo appointed to Board of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Attorney Nicole M. Santo, HKQ Law, Kingston, PA has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Harrisburg, PA.
ARCHER & GREINER: Archer ranked Nationally among "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and best Lawyers®
Archer has been named to the 2019 list of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.
OGLETREE DEAKINS NASH SMOAK & STEWART: Ogletree Deakins named a "Law Firm of the Year" for Eighth Consecutive Year
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for the eighth consecutive year by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Woman drops some sexual harassment claims against Lancaster company
PHILADELPHIA — One of five employees of a Lancaster-based asbestos testing company named in a woman's sexual harassment lawsuit is off the hook -- for now -- after she agreed to drop some of her claims in the case, according to a federal judge's recent opinion.
Court finds SciMedica Group, Cephalon did have permission to send faxes
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that the defendants in a case over a fax sent to a doctor did in fact have permission to send it and granted their motions for summary judgment.
A dozen more come forward with lawsuits against Catholic Church over Pennsylvania sexual abuse scandal
PITTSBURGH – As the fallout from Pennsylvania’s clergy abuse scandal and the state grand jury report continues, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, its Bishop David A. Zubik and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl are the targets of a dozen new fraud-based lawsuits filed in the previous week.
Sysco Philadelphia looks to recoup default judgment against BBQ restaurant
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia food services company is actively seeking a default judgment to be levied against a barbecue restaurant that formerly operated in Honey Brook, alleging it committed breach of contract.
Judge rules fraud claim cannot be added to Atlantic Holding's lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has ruled a holding company based in India cannot add a fraud claim and name additional defendants in its groundwater contamination dispute against a Bethlehem metal electroplating company expected to go to trial in December.
Consumer sues utility service providers for alleged telephone harassment
HARRISBURG — A consumer is suing Titan Gas and Power, citing alleged unfair trade practices.
Former employee claims she was wrongfully fired by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
HARRISBURG — A female employee is suing a university, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Duquesne Light claims company dumped waste on its property
PITTSBURGH — An energy company is suing a construction company for alleged trespassing.
Shopper says she was injured by an automatic door at Dollar Tree
PHILADELPHIA — A shopper is suing Dollar Tree and Tormax Technology Inc., a variety store and an automatic door manufacturer, citing alleged negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranties.
Law firm seeks $25K in legal fees from Milestone Partners case
MEDIA — A law firm is suing a Wayne company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Litigation funder seeks to compel arbitration with another NFL Concussion Settlement recipient
PHILADELPHIA – A litigation funder who had previously been denied its move to compel arbitration with an ex-pro football player set to receive proceeds from the NFL’s Concussion Litigation, is now taking another kick at that field goal.
SEPTA seeks dismissal of wheelchair accident lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia man who is disabled and who suffered an accident on a CTC Connect Paratransit van may have his federal lawsuit dismissed.
Dispute brewing between Philly law firm and Starbucks that supposedly flooded its basement
PHILADELPHIA – In recent litigation, a Philadelphia law firm is saying the Starbucks coffee shop located in its building has not spilled the beans, but rather, a flood of water that damaged its basement storage room.
Plaintiff settles case filed after dog attack that resembled a "horror movie"
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man who launched legal action after a “horror movie-like incident” where his dog was allegedly attacked by a pair of pit bulls recently settled the case.
Federal judge keeps former Bosch electrician's age discrimination case alive
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge recently tossed part of a lawsuit filed by a former Bosch Security Systems electronic technician who claims he was fired because of his age.
Philadelphia Police Dept. sued
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania resident is suing the City of Philadelphia, Lt. Bill, and Joseph Carter et al, municipality of Pennsylvania and police authorities, citing alleged federal civil rights violations.