News from January 2019
Pharmaceutical company Solco Healthcare sued over blood pressure medication
PITTSBURGH — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Solco Healthcare U.S. LLC, Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, and Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc., pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged liability and negligence.
Lawsuit: Canonsburg priest named in grand jury report molested plaintiff during 1982 Pre-Cana counseling
PITTSBURGH – Rev. Paul E. Pindel, a former priest of 40 years whose name appeared in a grand jury report that alleged decades of protection for pedophiles working for the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, has been posthumously accused of committing child sexual abuse during Pre-Cana counseling in 1982.
Former Marine says he was evicted from his apartment for having service dog to deal with PTSD symptoms
PITTSBURGH – A former United States Marine claims his landlords violated the Fair Housing Act by evicting him for keeping a service dog in his apartment, intended to assist him with symptoms from his traumatic brain injury.
Dismissal reached in case of plaintiff who claims he was wrongfully detained and arrested at Pep Boys
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Philadelphia man who alleged he was wrongfully accused of retail theft, unlawfully detained and was the victim of excessive police force at a Pep Boys store in the Port Richmond neighborhood has been dismissed.
Surgeon sued by woman over face lift says her lawyer will 'muddy the water' during upcoming trial
PITTSBURGH — A surgeon has responded to claims of medical negligence by a Washington woman who flew out to receive cosmetic surgery from the physician.
Mother of girl scared at amusement park's Halloween event seeks $150K in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A girl's mother is seeking more than $150,000 in a lawsuit against an amusement park that held a Halloween event that allegedly scared the girl and caused her to fall.
Executive claims he's owed severance pay from Nupro Industries Corp.
MEDIA — Its former chief operating officer is suing a chemical company, citing alleged breach of contract and wrongful discharge.
Parent of Sabold Elementary student says son was assaulted by teacher
PHILADELPHIA — A mother, on behalf of her minor son, is suing an elementary school, citing alleged assault and intentional infliction of mental distress.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Philadelphia PD
PHILADELPHIA — Survivors of a man who died during a police investigation are suing the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Police Department officers, citing alleged assault and excessive force.
Former Eminent Group employee is accused of storing confidential files
PHILADELPHIA — A logistics service company is suing a former employee, citing alleged breach of the duty of loyalty, conversion, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Court activity on Jan. 29: United States of America vs Steel Valley Ambulance
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pamela Lynn Scalamogna and United States of America against John J. Jumba, John T. Jumba, Lori Jumba, Patricia Jumba and Steel Valley Ambulance on Jan. 29.
Court activity on Jan. 29: Luke Pitzulo vs M&R Power Equipment Group Butler Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Luke Pitzulo against M&R Power Equipment Group Butler Inc. on Jan. 29: 'Complaint Against M&r Power Equipment Group Butler, Inc. (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5010430) Filed By Luke Pitzulo. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (cel)'
Jan. 29: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for 375 other statutes: false claims act cases
The following 375 other statutes: false claims act-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Adds Hal Coffey as Member and Raymond Baum as Of Counsel of Real Estate Group in Pittsburgh
Clark Hill PLC announced the addition of Hal Coffey as a Member and Ray Baumas Of Counsel in its Pittsburgh office, in the Real Estate practice.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN: Montgomery McCracken Launches Cannabis Law Practice Group
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the launch of its Cannabis Law Practice Group.
OBERMAYER: Mary Donohue Achieves Seventy Years of Employment at Obermayer
Mary Donohue is a well-known name at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Prominent IP and Commercial Litigator Aliza Karetnick Joins Ballard Spahr in Philadelphia
Aliza R. Karetnick, a litigator and legal adviser who represents global companies and has particular experience in the cosmetics, fragrance, and flavor industries, has joined Ballard Spahr in the firm's Philadelphia office, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
SALTZ MONGELUZZI BARRETT: $6M Settlement in Suit Over Falling Bricks at Lululemon Store
On Jan. 27, 2015, Allison Friedman was struck by falling debris while shopping at the Lululemon store formerly located at the corner of 15th Street and Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Charts New Expansion, Eying Both Coasts and the Midwest
With a new managing partner in place and nearly three years after absorbing 100 lawyers from now-defunct Dickstein Shapiro, Blank Rome is looking to grow again.
BLANK ROME: Josef Mintz Elected President of the Turnaround Management Association’s Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Josef W. Mintz, who was recently elevated to of counsel in the Firm’s Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group, has been elected president of the Philadelphia/Wilmington chapter of the Turnaround Management Association ("TMA") for a one-year term.