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PENNSYLVANIA RECORD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

News from September 2018


RAND SPEAR: Reasons Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney

By Press release submission |
There are many benefits to having a medical malpractice attorney for representation when you have been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional.

MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Montgomery McCracken Adds Of Counsel Joseph Monahan in Philadelphia

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Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of Joseph Monahan to its Litigation Department.

GILMAN & BEDIGIAN LLC: Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice case involving Birth Injury settled for $19.5 Million

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William and Carolyn Hughes brought a claim of medical negligence in Lackawanna County Court against Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Dr. Lori DelGaudio, and Dr. Teresa Baseski.

ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans expands its Hospitality Law practice with the addition of prominent dispute lawyer Cecelia L. Fanelli

By Press release submission |
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome Cecelia L. Fanelli as a member of its Hospitality Group.

MORGAN LEWIS BOCKIUS LLP: Firm Chair Jami McKeon Reelected Unanimously for Second Term

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“It has been a privilege to serve as the Chair of our firm over the past several years, and I am excited to have the opportunity to continue to lead our organization,” said Ms. McKeon.

Philly pub fights claims it illegally broadcast 2016 Conor McGregor fight

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – While a promotions company believes a Philadelphia pub defaulted on paying the costs associated with exhibiting an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pay-per-view broadcast, the pub denies the claim and counters that it is insufficiently-pled.

Plaintiff says Medicine Shoppe pharmacy disclosed his HIV-positive status to family member, public

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A publicly-unknown plaintiff has launched legal action against Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy and its owners and operators, for allegedly disclosing his confidential HIV-positive status to both his family and members of the public.

Deliveryman sues UPenn Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for negligence after he says his leg was crushed on loading dock

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A hospital deliveryman is suing two prominent Philadelphia hospitals for negligence after he says a loading dock plate weighing more than 250 pounds crushed his left leg, while one of the hospitals denies his allegations.

Judicial order permits counsel for assault victim to obtain records concerning the case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – Per an order from a state court judge, counsel for an assault victim has been granted the opportunity to receive all records pertinent to the case from Lebanon City law enforcement officials.

Philly lawyer fully vindicated as judge finds ex-girlfriend’s allegations not credible, vacates temporary protection from abuse order. Lawyer’s defamation, abuse of process case against ex continues

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A state court judge has vacated a protection from abuse order and dismissed without prejudice the matter of an alleged violation of that order, during a related defamation case brought by a Philadelphia personal injury attorney against his former significant other.

Mom says Rust-Oleum killed her son as he stripped paint off bicycle in bathtub

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-area woman has filed suit against a prominent protective paint and coating manufacturer, charging one of its paint-stripping products for being responsible for the death of her son.


Lawsuit: Flung marshmallow at UPenn frat's Halloween party burned woman's back

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A guest at a University of Pennsylvania fraternity’s Halloween party is holding the group and its event organizers responsible for an incident in which a lit marshmallow allegedly burned her on the back.

Philly newspaper publisher looking to satisfy judgment in excess of $17K over advertising dispute

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The parent company and publisher of two of Philadelphia’s major print news publications wants to satisfy a judgment of more than $17,000 regarding advertising placements in those same newspapers from a dental practice.

Plaintiff claims he was wrongfully accused of retail theft and detained at Philly Pep Boys store

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A local man alleges he was wrongfully accused of retail theft, unlawfully detained and was the victim of excessive police force at a Pep Boys store in the Port Richmond neighborhood.

Ambulance company facing $400K in damages from allegedly dropping dialysis patient

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A dialysis patient who says he was dropped while on an ambulance stretcher, waiting to be transported to his medical appointment, has sued the ambulance companies involved for damages related to his injuries.

Walmart worker claims he was fired after reporting another employee using racial slurs

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
SCRANTON — An overnight stocker employee is suing Walmart, citing alleged racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

A dog was euthanized in Lackawanna Co. last year, and a 'social media frenzy' and defamation lawsuit followed

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – A former animal control officer has sued the animal shelter and two members of its board of directors for defamation, claiming the defendants falsely accused her of employing cruel and violent methods to euthanize animals.

International Paper sued after worker allegedly slips on icy steps

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — A worker is suing International Paper Co., a packaging company, after allegedly slipping and falling on icy steps while delivering large rolls of paper.

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh accused of racial discrimination

By Bree Gonzales |
PITTSBURGH — An administrative assistant is suing Young Men and Women’s Hebrew Association, doing business as Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, citing alleged racial discrimination among other violations.