News from January 2019
Latest Pittsburgh lawsuit against Catholic church alleges molestation on trip to Super Bowl X
PITTSBURGH – Two supposed predator priests whose names were listed in a grand jury report that alleges decades of protection for pedophiles working for the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, in addition to ranking diocese officials, are mentioned in new litigation filed in Pittsburgh.
Judge orders more info in case of boy injured at Philadelphia Zoo playground
PHILADELPHIA – Per an order from a state court judge, more detailed discovery information will soon be due in the case of a Philadelphia couple whose son was allegedly injured on playground equipment at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Law firm's case involving pre-complaint discovery battle over medical records ends in dismissal
PHILADELPHIA – After nearly five months of litigation and discovery disputes, case involving a company seeking to protect medical records from disclosure to pre-complaint discovery from a local law firm was recently dismissed.
Woodland Hills School District student claims substitute teacher head-butted him
PITTSBURGH — A 10th-grade student is suing the Woodland Hills School District and Richard Novak, school administrator and substitute teacher, citing alleged assault and battery.
Daughter claims Brightview Senior Living's negligence led to mother's death
PHILADELPHIA — An estate administrator is suing Brightview Senior Living LLC, a senior living facility, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Wrongful death suit filed against Shell Energy, others after fatal mishap
PITTSBURGH — An estate administrator is suing Shell Energy Holding GP LLC and other companies over a man's death, citing alleged unsafe work environment.
Laborer sues Weldlogic, says steel-bending machine crushed his finger
PHILADELPHIA — A laborer is suing Weldlogic Inc. and other companies, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
False arrest, discrimination lawsuit filed by black man against Philadelphia PD
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing the City of Philadelphia Police Department and officers, citing alleged civil conspiracy, false arrest and racial discrimination.
Worker sues telescopic ladder distributor Regal Ideas for alleged brain injury
PHILADELPHIA — A worker is suing Regal Ideas Inc. and other companies, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
Man sues Lancaster County police after three months in prison
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Lancaster County and its law enforcement, citing alleged malicious prosecution.
Sierra Leone immigrant alleges her health care provider illegally disclosed her HIV-positive status
PHILADELPHIA – A Sierra Leone woman who claims a nurse working for her healthcare provider improperly disclosed her HIV-positive medical status, is now suing both the nurse and care provider for what she alleges was an illegal disclosure of privileged medical information.
Philly Pretzel Factory manager's injury lawsuit headed for settlement conference in March
PHILADELPHIA – The case of an injured Philly Pretzel Factory store manager who claims the retailer did not remedy defective conditions on its Gilbertsville store premises has been scheduled for a settlement conference this March.
First-grader suffers traumatic brain injury when run over by older girls at their track practice, lawsuit states
PHILADELPHIA – A first-grade student who was run over by girls twice her age participating in a track practice and who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the process has had a lawsuit brought in her name by her mother, who witnessed the incident.
Hair salon challenges burn plaintiff's expert, leading to settlement of Allegheny Co. lawsuit
PITTSBURGH -- The plaintiff in a lawsuit claiming negligence causing bodily injury against a hair salon has agreed to settle outside of court following the defendant's filing a Motion to Dismiss.
City of McKeesport seeks judgment in lawsuit over student's slip and fall on ice
PITTSBURGH -- A Motion for Summary Judgment has been filed by the City of McKeesport following an injury complaint where a 16-year-old high school student needed medical attention after a fall.
Lawsuit: Student had head slammed into desk and was stuffed in a locker at John F. McCloskey School
PHILADELPHIA — A student's mother is suing The School District of Philadelphia, a government entity, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Reidenbach & Associates case update: Litigation over open account settled
MEDIA — A legal service provider is suing Thaddeus and Carmel Kremser, husband and wife, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of duty, and unjust enrichment.
Delivery man sues U.S. Postal Service, claims he fell at post office
PHILADELPHIA — A delivery man is suing the U.S. Postal Service and others, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Cintas Corp. claims restaurant operator owes more than $35,000
MEDIA — A rental service provider is suing Pescatores, a restaurant owner, citing an alleged breach of rental service agreement and unjust enrichment.
Water or peanuts? Ahead of trial, Texas Roadhouse questions customer's account of slip and fall
PITTSBURGH — The Texas Roadhouse has filed a pre-trial statement in their defense in a lawsuit from a patron who claims she was injured after falling at one of their locations.