News from September 2018
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Team in Philadelphia
Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces that Partners Richard Scheff, Jonathan Boughrum, Katharine Ladd and Carrie Sarhangi Love, along with Associates David Herman, Bianca Valcarce and Michael Witsch have joined the firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clients sue attorney for professional liability in Delaware County
MEDIA — Clients are suing attorney Kenneth Mark Sexton, citing alleged professional liability.
State Farm sues LG Electronics over alleged defective dishwasher that caught fire, damaged property
MEDIA — State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. filed a complaint on Sept. 11, in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, against LG Electronics USA Inc., alleging that the appliances manufacturer negligently sold defective dishwashers.
Daughter claims mother fell repeatedly at Prospect Park nursing home
MEDIA — A daughter is suing nursing home facilities, alleging her mother fell several times and suffered head injuries that contributed to her death.
Lawsuit pins blame on York County Prison for prisoner's suicide
HARRISBURG — York County Prison and several correctional officers face a lawsuit for allegedly failing to take precautions to keep a suicidal inmate from killing herself, according to court documents.
Painaway and MaxRelief argue over Australia claims
PHILADELPHIA — An Australian company is suing a U.S. manufacturing company, citing alleged false advertising and unfair competition.
Parents claims child was abused at Allegheny Co. daycare center
According to the complaint, on April 10, 2017, plaintiffs' five-month-old infant, B.S., was under the care of defendant Julia Spencer at the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church Early Learning Center when the child was allegedly attacked, assaulted and abused, causing bruises on his neck and shoulder.
Injured store manager ties Philly Pretzel Factory in litigation knots
PHILADELPHIA – A Philly Pretzel Factory store manager working in its Gilbertsville locations claims the retailer did not remedy defective conditions on its premises, leading her to become injured.
Lawsuit: Warehouse employee suffered traumatic brain injury while unloading delivery truck
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges a trucking service’s failure to maintain and service their delivery trucks led him to be struck in the head with a pipe, causing him to suffer a traumatic brain injury.
'A tipping point:' Punitive damages question to be decided in pair of Philadelphia Risperdal cases
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge’s decree has paved the way for new trials in two Risperdal cases, in order to determine the applicability of punitive damages in those same actions.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Team, Opens New East Coast Office
Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces the opening of its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office and the addition of a litigation team, including Richard Scheff who will serve as a leader in the eastern region.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Suzanne Mayes Recognized for Contributing to Philadelphia’s Growth by Commercial Real Estate Women
Suzanne S. Mayes, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Public & Project Finance Practice and vice chair of the Business Law Department, has been recognized for significantly contributing to the growth of the Philadelphia landscape by Commercial Real Estate Women Philadelphia (CREW).
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Litigation Pro John Hansberry Joins Fox Rothschild in Pittsburgh
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that John C. Hansberry has joined the Pittsburgh office as a partner in the Litigation Department.
GILMAN & BEDIGIAN LLC: Physician facing negligence claim after administering possible Fatal Injection
The family of Jordan D. Schave, a now deceased 25-year-old resident of Oakland County, brought a civil suit against Dr. Mark Sikorski and Farmbrooke Family Physicians in a Macomb Township court.
Woman claims seller's boyfriend struck her with a coffee table she had just purchased
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing an Allegheny County resident, claiming that he struck her with a coffee table that she had purchased from his girlfriend.
Philadelphia Burger King allegedly failed to comply with ADA
PHILADELPHIA — The Independence Project Inc. filed a complaint on Sept. 7, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Division, against Odyssey Foods of Pennsylvania for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
EEOC alleges Fastenal paid female workers less than male colleagues for doing the same job
HARRISBURG — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Fastenal Co., citing alleged gender discrimination, violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and violation of the Equal Pay Act.
Class action filed against On-Site as plaintiffs claim inaccurate report
PHILADELPHIA — Tenants have filed a class-action lawsuit against RealPage Inc., doing business as On-Site, a consumer reporting agency, alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Forklift equipment company sues former employee for breach of confidentiality agreement
PITTSBURGH — A forklift equipment company is suing William Wagner, a former employee, citing alleged breach of confidentiality agreement.
Pennsylvania Superior Court vacates trial court decision in case of missing stop sign
PHILADELPHIA – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has vacated a lower court’s decision for summary judgment for a construction company in the case of a car collision due to a missing stop sign.