News from 2018
SEC accuses former Ocwen vice president of insider trading
PHILADELPHIA — The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing a former vice president of Ocwen, citing alleged fraud.
This ‘mockery of the law’ in Lancaster is unbelievable, but unfortunately true
Faith in their lawyer has not paid off for families in Lancaster suing Armstrong World Industries. In fact, he was recently disqualified from representing them.
False Claims Act suit against Bayada Home Health Care can proceed
PHILADELPHIA – A False Claims Act lawsuit filed against Bayada Home Health Care Inc. by the United States in response to allegations made by three former Bayada employees will be allowed to proceed, according to a Sept. 24 opinion issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Former patient accuses Excela Health Frick Hospital of malpractice
PITTSBURGH — A patient is suing Frick Hospital, t/d/b/a Excela Health Frick Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, citing alleged professional negligence, corporate negligence, and violation of EMTALA.
Consumer seeks $2 million from Wegmans for hot dogs allegedly with metal shards in them
ERIE — A consumer is suing Smith Provision Co., Eriez Manufacturing Inc. and Wegmans Inc., hot dog distributors, citing alleged negligence and strict product liability.
Misericordia University is accused of disability discrimination, wrongful termination
WILKES-BARRE — A former project manager is suing Misericordia University, an educational institution, citing alleged age and disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Michigan company accuses Blume Honey Water of fraud in Pittsburgh lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A Michigan company is suing Blume Honey Water LLC, Michelle Burchfiels, Douglas Q. Holmes and DHJH Holdings LLC, beverage company, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud, liability and negligent misrepresentation.
Delta Medix is named in civil conspiracy and unjust enrichment lawsuit
SCRANTON — A group of urologists is suing Delta Medix PC, Margo Opsasnick, Kristine Kelly, James Roche, Mark Fratalli, Anthony Brutico, Keith Pritchyk, Terrence Lenahan, Daniel Brown, and Donald Preate Jr., multi-disciplinary physician group and its non-urologist physicians, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and civil conspiracy.
Lawsuit: Dunmore garbage man fell off defective step on truck, causing brain damage
SCRANTON — An incapacitated person, through legal guardians, is suing Scranton Manufacturing, Eagle Truck Equipment, The Cook Brothers Cos. and Mack Trucks, after he allegedly received brain damage following a fall from a garbage truck.
Passenger sues Amtrak following fall at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing National Railroad Passenger Corp., d/b/a Amtrak, citing alleged negligence.
Doctoral student claims she was wrongfully dismissed from Marywood University after sexual misconduct report
SCRANTON — A doctorate student is suing a university, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Former employee claims she was fired by Bayview Asset Management for bringing concerns to management
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a financing company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Judge rejects ALI's controversial Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance theory
TOPEKA, Kansas – A recent decision reached in a federal court pertaining to breach of contract and bad faith claims in a fatal auto accident case rejects a theory from the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance, and its recommendations for insurer liability for defense counsel conduct as “premature.”
Father sues Hampton Inn owner, says daughter hurt face in pool
SCRANTON — A father is suing Millett Real Estate, et al, premises controllers, citing alleged gross negligence and failure to warn.
GREENBURG TRAURIG LLP: Adds Skilled Litigator Kevin W. Rethore to its Philadelphia Roster
The Philadelphia office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand responsively to business needs with the addition of its latest hire, Kevin W. Rethore.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: Teresa Ficken Sachs Argues Before the Supreme Court of the United States
Teresa Ficken Sachs, Co-Chair of the Appellate Advocacy & Post-Trial Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, presented her first oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States on October 3, 2018, in the case of Knick v. Township of Scott, Pa., No. 17-647.
GILMAN & BEDIGIAN LLC: Plaintiff in Pennsylvania Slip & Fall Case Pursues Punitive Damages from Property Owner & Manager
Michael G. White brought a personal injury suit in a Chester County court against the manager and owner of the Paoli Place Apartments after breaking his ankle when slipping and falling in their icy parking lot.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Five Associates
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of five associates to the firm’s Philadelphia office. Patrick C. Cullen, Dylan F. Henry, Brandon Matsnev, Kimberly L. Sachs and Brianna Vinci have joined the Litigation Department.
MARZZACCO NIVEN & ASSOCIATES: How Social Media Can Cost You Workers' Compensation Benefits
Unfortunately, some people file exaggerated or completely fraudulent claims for workers' compensation.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees Elects New Firm Leadership
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is pleased to announce Brian Jackson has been elected Chair of the firm and Donna Kreiser and Mark Van Blargan as Members of the Management Committee, effective November 1, 2018.