News from 2018
Dr. Zach Thomas and podiatry clinic sued after surgeon allegedly fails to remove hardware post foot surgery
PITTSBURGH — A patient and her husband are suing Zach Thomas, D.P.M., and the Academy of Podiatry P.C., alleging that the surgeon failed to remove screws in a timely manner after her foot operation.
Bethlehem couple sues Pacific Sunwear of California for negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A Bethlehem couple is suing Pacific Sunwear of California, doing business as Pacsun, citing alleged negligence.
SEPTA employee says its negligence in requiring him to lift unsafe generator caused him spinal injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) employee of more than 10 years has initiated litigation against the entity for violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), claiming an unsafe generator it required him to lift caused him to suffer both herniated discs and spinal injuries last year.
A Pittsburgh law firm says its office was damaged by a faulty water hose to its automatic coffee maker
PITTSBURGH – A prominent law firm in the area of Americans with Disabilities Act-related litigation has itself filed a product liability action, claiming a faulty water supply hose leaked and led to damage to its fifth-floor Pittsburgh business offices.
UPS sued for alleged discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environment
HARRISBURG — A former employee is suing United Parcel Service Inc., citing alleged gender discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
Former IHOP Employee Wins $15K In Wage Case
Wyomissing IHOP to pay out former employee for not paying overtime
Dean alleges Bloomsburg University retaliated when he helped a female employee file a sexual harassment complaint
Dean of the business school alleges Bloomsburg University retaliated when he helped a female employee file a sexual harassment complaint.
Pharmacy says lawsuit alleging botched pneumococcal vaccination is barred by statute
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who suffered arm and shoulder injuries as a result of what she says was a pneumococcal vaccination gone awry has sued the pharmacy she believes is responsible, but the pharmacy’s counsel countered a number of statutes bar her claims.
Assault and battery claims from Paoli Hospital incident debated by defendant's lawyers
PHILADELPHIA – Parties in an alleged assault and battery case which took place at Paoli Hospital are contesting the specificity and sufficiency of the claims contained in the instant litigation.
Mom of teenager murdered at Philly tavern pursuing legal action against its owners and assailant
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a teenager shot and killed at a bar in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia has initiated civil action against the establishment, its owners and the individual alleged to have committed the murder.
Pittsburgh's hired guns move in on Philadelphia's turf as opioid lawyers jostle for power
The fighting in Pennsylvania among plaintiffs lawyers working on contingency fees has escalated this summer
Advertising company sues New Jersey law firm for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — An advertising company is suing Udren Law Offices, a New Jersey law firm, citing alleged unpaid invoices and unjust enrichment.
Florida couple files lawsuit after alleged slip-and-fall accident at the Hampton Inn Hotel
SCRANTON — A Florida couple is suing Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Millet Real Estate, claiming injuries in a slip-and-fall accident on a floor that allegedly was slippery.
Pittsburgh police sued for civil rights violations in alleged false arrest case
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County resident is suing the city of Pittsburgh and its police department, alleging assault, false arrest and malicious prosecution.
Lieutenant claims he was fired for investigating alleged sexual abuse of female inmates
SCRANTON - A lieutenant is alleging that he lost his job after initiating an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female prison inmates.
Former Image Microsystems CEO, alleging RICO Act violations, sues suppliers for more than $1 million
PHILADELPHIA — A former CEO of Image Microsystems is seeking more than $1 million in damages against Crown Industrials, GE Supply and Northern Products Inc., citing alleged violation of the RICO Act, fraud and unjust enrichment.
BALLARD SPAHR: Ballard Spahr Recognized as Pennsylvania Regional Powerhouse by Law360
Ballard Spahr has been recognized as a 2018 Pennsylvania Regional Powerhouse by Law360.
SADEK & COOPER: Steps to Take When Your Bankruptcy Case is Dismissed
One of the worst outcomes any debtor could deal with is having their bankruptcy case dismissed.
POND LEHOCKY STERN GIORDANO: Congratulations to Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Partners and Associates
Congratulations to Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano partners and attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 list!
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Married Couple Who Teamed Up to Run Floral Business and to Commit Tax Fraud Sentenced to Prison
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Andrew Bunchuk a/k/a/ Andrew Bassaner, 45, and Vicki Bunchuk, 45, both of Southampton, Pennsylvania, were sentenced to 42 months’ and 6 months’ imprisonment, respectively, for tax fraud.