News from 2018
Pennsylvania court upholds oil and gas development near agricultural area
In a decision made Oct. 26, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the trial court’s ruling that affirmed the Allegheny Township Zoning Hearing Board’s decision to allow oil and gas development near an agricultural area.
Blind man claims Bridgestone Golf's website is not suitable for visually impaired individuals
ERIE — A Westmoreland County resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Bridgestone Golf, citing alleged disability discrimination.
Court upholds ruling against Colebrookdale residents who received zoning violation
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a trial court’s ruling against residents who were issued zoning violations at their property.
Superior Court reverses ruling in employment discrimination case against Mercer County Community Credit Union
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has reversed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in an employment discrimination case.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Best Law Firms 2019: U.S. News – Best Lawyers again ranks Eckert Seamans among the nation’s top law firms
The national law firm of Eckert Seamans has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2019 for 71 national and metropolitan practices.
Mail carrier sues apartment complex and resident for assault; Complex denies responsibility
PHILADELPHIA – A mail carrier allegedly assaulted at the Rittenhouse Claridge apartments two years ago has sued both the residential complex and her assailant, while the complex believes sole liability for the incident lies with the assailant.
Conflict ensues over venue in case of plaintiff who lost right leg in scrap metal plant machine
PHILADELPHIA – Parties on opposite sides of a case involving a plaintiff claiming to have lost his right leg in an accident at a Berks County scrap metal plant are arguing over the proper venue for the case.
Penthouse customer claims its staff beat him and broke his jaw in brutal assault
PHILADELPHIA – A gentleman’s club patron claims he was brutally assaulted by the club’s staff, who allegedly attacked him without provocation and left him bloody and beaten outside with a broken jaw.
MARZZACCO NIVEN & ASSOCIATES: Marzzacco Niven & Associates Ranked In 2019 "Best Law Firms"
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the ninth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.
COHEN & GRIGSBY: Cliff Levine Appointed Board Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently appointed Cliff Levine as Board Chair of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board, effective December 31, 2018.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Montgomery McCracken Adds Bree Archambault as Partner in Business Department
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that Bree Archambault has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Department.
Plaintiff wants default judgment in lawsuit against alleged assailants, Benny the Bum's Crab House
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who was allegedly assaulted in a Northeast Philadelphia restaurant is seeking a default judgment to be entered against the defendants for not filing a response to his lawsuit within the allotted time.
Case of SEPTA employee who allegedly suffered spinal injuries lifting generator headed for arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) employee who claimed being required to lift an unsafe generator caused him to suffer both herniated discs and spinal injuries last year, has been slated for arbitration proceedings next winter.
Philly mom alleges her kids were poisoned by lead and suffered brain damage due to landlords' non-compliance
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman is suing her landlord and property management company for negligence, holding them personally responsible for renting an uninhabitable property and the lead poisoning of her two young children.
SEPTA argues it is not negligent for passenger whose head and neck were caught in elevated train doors
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently countered that it was not contributorily negligent in response to a filed complaint from a passenger whose head and neck were trapped in the doors of an elevated line train last year.
Braddock company says it's not liable for death of kayaker allegedly sucked underneath barges on the Monongahela
PITTSBURGH – A materials handling company is seeking to exonerate itself from liability, in a case in which one of its vessels is accused of causing the death of a kayaker on the Monongahela River in 2015.
Talc lawsuits come to Philadelphia; Plaintiffs around the country have scored massive verdicts
PHILADELPHIA – Lawsuits alleging that Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder contained asbestos fibers that led female plaintiffs to develop cancer could be the latest legal trend with a track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts to make its way to the Philadelphia court system.
Security service alleges The Pennsylvanian breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A security service provider is suing 1100 Liberty Owner LLC, The Pennsylvanian owner, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Huntingdon Valley couple file suit over alleged slip at pool at Margaritaville-Grand Cayman
PHILADELPHIA — A Huntingdon Valley couple is suing Margaritaville Holdings LLC, d/b/a Margaritaville Beach Resort - Grand Cayman, et al, condominium owners, citing alleged negligence.
Blank Rome law firm is accused of gender discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A female employee is suing Blank Rome LLP and Laurence Liss, law firm and CTO, citing alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act.