News from September 2018
Wheelchair-bound woman, Huntingdon Valley lawyer team to file 20 ADA lawsuits in eastern Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA – A wheelchair-bound woman has charged a local Sky Zone trampoline park facility with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for allegedly not providing adequate parking facilities compliant with that federal law, the most recent of her 20 such lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court.
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Lawsuit by seaman: Chemical exposure caused leukemia
PHILADELPHIA – A former seaman is embroiled in a legal battle with a lengthy list of corporate defendants, claiming their collective negligence in exposing him to benzene and other carcinogenic chemicals in the course of his work duties, led him to develop acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
Energy company says defendants' negligence put steel steam pipe apparatus at risk for rupture
PHILADELPHIA – A local energy company is pursuing legal action after it says it learned that a conduit apparatus designed to supply steam beneath Philadelphia’s downtown streets was equipped with insufficient PVC electrical ducts, ducts which put a section of steel pipe at risk for rupture.
Family of cyclist killed in Center City crash settles claims with sanitation company for more than $6 million
PHILADELPHIA – The family of a young woman killed on her bicycle when she was struck by a sanitation truck in Philadelphia last year has reached a settlement of more than $6 million with the sanitation company.
EPA proposes $365,500 settlement with Pennsylvania manufacturer over alleged violations of Safe Drinking Water Act
The proposed settlement reached by the EPA and U.S. Justice Department with Malvern-based CertainTeed Corp. represents the largest civil penalty payment required by the Safe Drinking Water Act over alleged safe drinking water violations in Louisiana, the EPA said in a statement.
Federal judge considers Reading bank's motion to dismiss in Auburn couple's breach of contract case
SCRANTON — A federal judge is mulling a Reading bank's request to dismiss an Auburn couple's lawsuit that claims Santander Bank failed to mark their paid loans as satisfied.
Philadelphia court rules in Aetna's lawsuit alleging conspiracy over opioid reimbursement
PHILADELPHIA - Aetna sued the pharmaceutical company, the doctor, and the executives, as well as other physicians and company representatives, over an alleged fraudulent scheme to induce the insurance provider into covering off-label prescriptions of Subsys, an opioid medication.
Former Philadelphia firefighter loses Workers' Comp claim after cancer diagnosis
PHILADELPHIA - A veteran Philadelphia firefighter has lost an appeal with the Commonwealth Court in a Workers' Compensation claim that alleges his prostate cancer was a direct result of his occupation.
Pennsylvania security guard who fell out of chair loses Workers' Comp appeal
HARRISBURG — Yvette D. Blassingame unsuccessfully petitioned the court to reverse a Worker's Compensation Appeal Board ruling denying her claims for coverage.
Gun club owner, firearms advocacy group accuse Pennsylvania township of violating right to bear arms
ERIE — A gun club owner and the Second Amendment Foundation are suing Robinson Township alleging that a local zoning ordinance infringes on the club owner's constitutional right to bear arms.
Daughter claims Grane Healthcare and other medical providers were negligent in treating her mother's injuries
PITTSBURGH — A daughter is suing Grane Healthcare, Highland Park Care Center and other medical providers claiming negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of her mother's injuries.
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Philip P. Keating joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce that Philip P. Keating has joined the firm’s products liability team, focusing his practice in the area of toxic torts. He will practice in the firm’s Southpointe office, located near Pittsburgh, Pa.
Shriners resist monitoring of animal handling at circus by Pittsburgh PD
PITTSBURGH – The city of Pittsburgh has proposed monitors inspect how the Shrine Circus handles its animals at its scheduled show in September, a proposal that the circus has rejected.
Woman says late husband's chemical exposures working for Rohm & Haas caused his death
PHILADELPHIA – The surviving spouse of a Rohm & Haas machinist is pursuing legal damages against the chemical company, arguing their negligence led her husband to contract cancer before his passing last month.
Lawsuit: Man sustained injurious fall on Samaritans' Jenkintown property
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man has initiated a lawsuit against a real estate management company connected to a Jenkintown non-profit organization, alleging its negligence led to him suffer a fall on the group’s property.
EEOC sues Adecco USA employment agency alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act
ERIE — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Adecco USA Inc., an employment agency, claiming it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Construction supply company files TCPA class action in Pittsburgh federal court
PITTSBURGH — A construction supply company has filed a lawsuit against PC Shield Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
ATV user who wrecked sues private roadway controllers for negligence
WILLIAMSPORT — An ATV user is suing Repsol Oil and Gas USA, Talisman Energy USA Inc., and J.L. Watts Excavating Inc., private roadway controllers, citing alleged negligence.
Pennsylvania contracting company sued by its lawyers for $38K
PITTSBURGH — Maurice A. Nernberg & Associates has filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against George Kusevich Jr. and Kusevich Contracting Inc., alleging that they failed to pay for legal services.
African-American employees sue William Penn School District, alleging discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — Two African-American employees are suing the William Penn School District, claiming they were passed over for promotions because of alleged racial and gender discrimination.