News from 2018
Plaintiff will be required to bring in expert to validate medical malpractice allegations
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a trial court’s ruling which required the plaintiff to bring an expert witness in a case of alleged medical negligence.
Pa. judge rules Rite Aid investor who filed suit purchased shares before actionable statements
HARRISBURG - The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has ruled against a Rite Aid investor who alleged that he was misled by Rite Aid and Walgreens during their attempt to merge.
Federal judge says health care providers lack standing for claims against insurer
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed an amended complaint filed by health care providers, citing lack of standing.
Longtime registered nurse says former hospital wouldn't take her back full-time after her absence for cancer treatments
PHILADELPHIA – A veteran registered nurse has sued her former hospital employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, claiming she was not allowed to return to full-time duties after taking a medical leave of absence to treat her breast cancer.
Lawsuit: Repo men accused of roughing up pregnant woman when seizing her vehicle
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman argues that while six months pregnant, she was seriously injured by repo men who came to her home to take possession of her vehicle, while a bank entity alleges her complaint has no standing and is barred by several statutory avenues of law.
Wrightsville couple sue Kmart for over sign that allegedly fell on husband
LANCASTER — A Wrightsville couple is suing Kmart Corp. and Sears Holdings Corp. citing alleged negligence.
Philly court denies Johnson & Johnson's motion for interlocutory appeal in Risperdal punitive damages case
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has denied a motion from counsel for pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to seek immediate appeal, in a Risperdal case where the possibility of punitive damages being applied remains in play.
BERGER & MONTAGUE PC: $43.5 Million Class Action Settlement Announced Regarding Certain NIBCO PEX 1006 Tubing, F1807 Fittings, and Stainless Steel Clamps
The following is being jointly released by the NIBCO PEX Settlement Administrator on behalf of NIBCO Inc. (“NIBCO”) and Plaintiffs’ law firms, Berger Montague PC and Sauder Schelkopf LLC, to announce a class action settlement in the lawsuits captioned Cole, et al. v. NIBCO Inc., No. 13-cv-7871 (D.N.J.), and Meadow, et al. v. NIBCO Inc., No. 15-cv-1124 (M.D. Tenn.).
Delco lawsuit claims resort guest was sexually assaulted by an employee
MEDIA — A woman is suing a resort and spa, citing alleged failure to protect.
Philadelphia passenger sues Uber, says driver threw her out of car
PHILADELPHIA — A customer is suing Uber Technologies Inc., citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Allegheny Co. youth hockey coach sues parent for alleged attack over playing time
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing Timothy Hanna, an individual, citing alleged negligence.
Press & Journal accuses Borough of Middletown of First Amendment violations
HARRISBURG — The publisher of the Middletown Press & Journal is suing the Borough of Middletown, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, citing an alleged violation of plaintiff’s First Amendment rights.
Punxsutawney couple sue convenience store owner for alleged negligence
ERIE — A Punxsutawney couple are suing Speedway LLC, citing alleged negligence.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: Matthew Keris Elected Atlantic Regional Director of the Defense Research Institute
Matthew P. Keris, shareholder in the Scranton office of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, has been elected the Atlantic Regional Director of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the country's leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel.
Judge won't dismiss Aetna's lawsuit over NICU insurance claims
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a motion to dismiss filed by Mednax Inc.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Midstate Man And Woman Charged With Defrauding Disabled Veteran Of $316,360
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jason Ehrhart, age 48, of Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, and Jason’s former wife, Laurie Ehrhart, age 48, of Newport, Pennsylvania, were charged with defrauding a disabled Veteran, the Veteran’s Administration, and the Social Security Administration out of $316,360.
DECHERT LLP: Dechert Achieves Highest-ever Ranking on List of World’s Top 30 Firms for Investigations
Dechert has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the 2018 edition of Global Investigations Review’s “GIR 30”, published Oct. 26.
STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG: Bruce Leto and Chris Rosenbleeth Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” List
Stradley Ronon Partners Bruce G. Leto and Christopher W. Rosenbleethwere selected to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of “2018 Best of the Bar: Philadelphia’s Top Lawyers.”
'Verdilization': It's how a baby lawsuit is made
All it takes is one maturing into a headline-grabbing, multimillion-dollar verdict to spawn thousands more like it.
Court allows key discrimination claims to stand against City of Chester's police
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania will allow some of the charges raised in a discrimination lawsuit filed against the City of Chester and several members of its police department to proceed, according to an Oct. 22 opinion.