News from August 2021
Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald is a proud sponsor of NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day 2021
Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald is a proud sponsor of NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day 2021.
Magic: The Gathering card collector wins $36K award in lawsuit over card deal gone awry, but loses other claims
PHILADELPHIA – A six-figure financial dispute between collectors of rare Magic: The Gathering playing cards resulted in a federal judge handing down a split verdict after a three-day bench trial in April, with the plaintiff being awarded more than $36,000.
Ninth-grade wrestler and his parents allege he was sexually assaulted by teammates before practice
PITTSBURGH – A ninth-grade wrestler and his parents contend he was sexually assaulted by a group of his teammates prior to a team practice, a hazing incident they say was allowed to happen through the negligence of the adults who were supposed to be supervising the students.
Allegheny County judge dismisses litigation over Pittsburgh's expired temporary eviction moratorium ordinance
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has discontinued litigation and all related investigations concerning alleged violations of the City of Pittsburgh’s now-expired temporary eviction moratorium ordinance, just weeks after a similar measure from the Center for Disease Control also expired.
Washington County plaintiff's class action against Illinois loan lender removed to Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County woman’s class action lawsuit that an Illinois online lender violated state laws in charging usurious interest rates on loans it offered to its customers, has been removed to a Pennsylvania federal court.
Chewy accused of violation of state's minimum wage
SCRANTON — Chewy is facing a lawsuit alleging its hourly paid warehouse employees are forced to do various uncompensated activities in violation of the state's minimum wage law.
Woman alleges nail salon's negligence caused infection
MEDIA — A woman alleges she suffered an infection and other injuries after getting synthetic nail tips due to the negligence of a salon in Upper Darby.
Scranton hospital and others facing lawsuit from parent of child who suffered appendicitis
SCRANTON – A state court lawsuit alleges that a minor girl suffered a preventable case of appendicitis due to the negligence of a Scranton hospital and the initial physician that she and her family consulted with.
U.S. Capitol Police officers file civil suit against Trump, Philly president of Proud Boys group and others over Jan. 6 siege
WASHINGTON – Seven members of the U.S. Capitol Police Department have sued former President Donald Trump, his campaign and a host of others, including Philadelphia-based Proud Boys President Zachary Rehl, alleging the former president conspired and cooperated with right-wing extremist groups to incite the infamous Jan. 6 siege on Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building.
Former deputy superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools settles retaliation lawsuit with district
PITTSBURGH – The former deputy superintendent of the Pittsburgh school system has settled his lawsuit against the district, which charged it with retaliation for firing him, allegedly for supporting a colleague’s separate discrimination suit.
Judge denies injunction to Ambridge high school student kicked off football team for Snapchat exchange
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction to counsel for a 14-year-old African-American and special needs student at Ambridge High School, who claims he was kicked off the football team for participating in an angry exchange with a teammate who had bullied him on Snapchat.
Delco woman suing former attorney for second time over misappropriated funds, now wants default judgment
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman pursuing legal action against her former attorney for the second time, alleging that trust funds she was intended to receive after the death of her companion were instead misappropriated by that same lawyer, is now seeking a default judgment against her ex-counsel.
Cyclist sues City of Pittsburgh, others after cable on bike path causes crash
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the husband suffered multiple injuries after his bicycle hit a cable laying on a bike path in Pittsburgh while commuting to work.
Father banned from school district sporting events alleges defamation
PITTSBURGH — A father who has been banned from all school events by the Jefferson-Morgan School District due to alleged bullying, physical aggression and use of profanity is claiming defamation. Virgil McNett filed a complaint Aug. 20 in the U.S.
Perspectives on the Flint Water Crisis Including its Civil and Criminal Aftermath on August 31, 2021
Perspectives on the Flint Water Crisis Including its Civil and Criminal Aftermath on August 31, 2021.
26 Attorneys Named Among the Best Lawyers in America©
26 Attorneys Named Among the Best Lawyers in America©.
Mcnees Chair and Attorney Appear on Central Penn Business Journal’s 2021 Power 30 List in Law & Lobbyists
Mcnees Chair and Attorney Appear on Central Penn Business Journal’s 2021 Power 30 List in Law & Lobbyists.
BTI: Ballard Spahr is a Six -Category M&A Standout
BTI: Ballard Spahr is a Six -Category M&A Standout.
Southwest Airlines finally reaches settlement with plaintiff who survived 2018 plane ride which killed fellow passenger
PHILADELPHIA – A fellow passenger on board the infamous Southwest Airlines flight in April 2018 during which one passenger was partially sucked out of the plane and later died has settled litigation with the airline and the airplane’s manufacturers.
Montco woman's lawsuit over Coppertone sunscreen burns may be dismissed without proper service, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – A Montgomery County woman’s lawsuit alleging that a highly active ingredient in Coppertone sunscreen causes severe burns, rather than helping to protect its users from burns as advertised, may be dismissed within two weeks if proper service of the suit is not made within that time.