News from November 2018
U.K. court's $3.4 million ruling against international investment firm is upheld by Pa. Superior Court
PHILADELPHIA - An international investment firm has been ordered by a Pennsylvania court to pay more than $3.4 million.
Wrongful death lawsuits filed against Canadian flight school, manufacturers and FAA in 2016 plane crash
HARRISBURG – A combined pair of multimillion-dollar lawsuits have been filed in Pennsylvania federal court revolving around a fatal plane crash in October 2016, charging a Canadian flight school, a North Carolina airplane component manufacturer and the Federal Aviation Administration with negligence in failing to prevent the accident.
Muslim photographer sues Pa. House's GOP Caucus, claims he was discriminated against and fired
HARRISBURG – A former employee of the State House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus is suing the body for discrimination, unlawful termination and retaliation, claiming he received prejudicial treatment for his practice of the Islamic faith.
Appeal in alleged overpayment of Medicare funds is denied
HARRISBURG - The state Superior Court has affirmed a trial court's ruling, denying an appeal from Community Care Behavioral Health Organization over alleged overpayment of Medicare funds in an audit of Berks Counseling Center.
Court removes insurer from case against Berks Co. landlord over carbon monoxide poisoning
PHILADELPHIA - In a ruling on Nov. 5, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of Foremost Insurance Co., saying it doesn’t have to defend a landlord who is facing a lawsuit in a carbon monoxide injury.
Lawsuit: Wayward tire caused brain injury at Goodyear
HARRISBURG - A business invitee is suing The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center No. 078, premises operators, citing alleged negligence.
Brookhaven couple claim doctor was negligent during wrist treatment
PHILADELPHIA — A Brookhaven couple is suing Blane Sessions MD, a medical care provider, citing alleged medical negligence and battery.
Lawsuit says LiPo drone battery caused $8.5M in fire damage
PITTSBURGH — Property owners are suing DJI Technology Inc. and other entities, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
Class action settlement with Pa. home health care company worth $1.6M, with lawyers taking $600K
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has given final approval to a $1.6 million deal to settle a class action against a Pennsylvania-based home health care agency that allegedly used multiple schemes to keep from paying its workers overtime.
Federal judge rules PhilaPort enjoys sovereign immunity in dismissing $45 million lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge, sua sponte or on his own, has thrown out a New Jersey contractor's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) over a cancelled $45 million contract, saying the port authority enjoys sovereign immunity.
Union files RICO suit over blood pressure drug pricing
PHILADELPHIA — A welfare union has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturing companies, citing alleged fraud, monopolization and unfair competition.
Coal company wins part of appeal in long-term property dispute
HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania coal company has won, in part, an appeal of a verdict denying it land rights in a long-standing property dispute.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Mark Silow Named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Mark L. Silow, who is featured among the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Fox Practice Groups Ranked in Top Tiers by ‘Best Law Firms in America’
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms in America has ranked 13 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 44 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier for 2019.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: Marshall Dennehey Named a 2019 "Best Law Firm" in Multiple Practice Areas by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® -- Firm's Appellate Practice is ranked both nationally and regionally for the first time
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin has been named a "2019 Best Law Firm" in multiple practice areas, both nationally and across numerous regions of the country, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Eli Segal selected for 2019 Leadership Philadelphia Core Class
Eli Segal, a partner with Pepper Hamilton, was one of 120 leaders selected for the 2019 Leadership Philadelphia Core Class.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton earns National and Metropolitan First-Tier Placements in U.S. News- Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' Rankings for 2019
Pepper Hamilton received nine national first-tier placements and 43 first-tier metropolitan placements in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2019.
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP: Dilworth Paxson LLP Again Named One of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
Dilworth Paxson LLP has been honored for both national and metropolitan rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2019.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees earns National and Metropolitan 'Best Law Firms' rankings in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC was ranked nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in more than 30 practice areas in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ninth edition of “Best Law Firms” rankings.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Cambria County Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty in $4.5M Fraud Scheme
A resident of Lilly, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and filing false income tax returns, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced.