News from August 2021
Citing landlord's duty to maintain parking area, Advance Auto Parts wants summary judgment in slip-and-fall suit
PITTSBURGH – Advance Auto Parts wants summary judgment against a Pittsburgh man who suffered a broken hip during a fall which occurred in the parking lot of one of its local stores, saying the area where the fall occurred was not its responsibility to maintain.
Second physician in case surrounding severed gallbladder denies liability for plaintiff's injuries
PITTSBURGH – A second physician who treated a Pittsburgh man during his gallbladder removal denies that he was liable for the severing of the patient’s bile duct and their continuous injuries.
Motorcyclist sues PennDOT after sliding on oil, stones in roadway
LANCASTER — A motorcyclist who suffered fractures ribs and other injuries after sliding on oil and stones on a roadway in Paradise Township is claiming the PennDOT's negligence.
Woman claims breach of warranty after tear in fabric of riding arena
PITTSBURGH — The manufacturer and installer of metal fabric buildings is facing a breach of express warranty lawsuit alleging one of its equine structures was defective.
Suit over homeless kids' access to Salisbury Township schools is settled
ALLENTOWN – A federal court lawsuit which alleged that the Salisbury Township School District denied two minor students equal access to its public schools has been settled.
Virginia woman says that her disabilities were the result of Pa. doctors delivering her incorrectly at birth
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia woman claims that her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries are the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner by various medical professionals in a Pennsylvania hospital.
Woman allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by her now-deceased ex-boyfriend settles claims with his estate
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by her now-deceased ex-boyfriend in September of last year, has settled claims made against his estate to recover money she lent him.
Case brought after inmate's death at Dauphin Work Release Center now seeks default judgment
HARRISBURG – A litigant seeking wrongful death damages after the death of an inmate from a head laceration and severe burns in the course of his duties at the Dauphin County Work Release Center, is now seeking default judgment against the center and other entities allegedly responsible for the incident.
Delaware County denies that it discriminated against chaplain for her gastrointestinal condition, before firing her
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware County denies that it discriminated against a local chaplain with a gastrointestinal condition, arguing that there is no connection between her medical condition and any adverse employment consequences she may have suffered.
Transgender employee claims harassment, discrimination while working at Wawa
PHILADELPHIA — A former Wawa employee who is a transgender male claims he faced harassment and discrimination while working at one of its stores in Cinnaminson.
Shippensburg University wants summary judgment against testing director, who alleged sexual harassment from supervisor
HARRISBURG – Shippensburg University is seeking summary judgment in litigation that alleges one of its administrators made numerous unwanted sexual advances toward a director of testing and that it both failed to accept that same director’s story, while also refusing to reinstate her employment.
Youth football league hasn't answered info requests from woman suing it over French fry burns
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a concession stand volunteer who suffered third-degree burns within minutes of handling French fries when working at a youth football game, is seeking a state court to compel responses from the league to its discovery requests.
Third-party defendant discounts liability for sprinkler fitter's on-the-job injuries from falling metal pipe
PITTSBURGH – A corporation asserts it is not liable for damages pursued by a Beaver County couple, the husband of which was struck on the head by a falling metal pipe when he was at work as a sprinkler fitter.
Butler probation officer undergoing work-related anxiety says he was discriminated against for taking medical leave
PITTSBURGH – A Butler probation officer says that he was discriminated against by his superiors when he sought to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, for work-related stress and anxiety that he was suffering.
Philadelphia judge rules Christopher Columbus statue to stay in South Philly plaza, for now
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has ruled that a controversial statue of explorer Christopher Columbus will remain in South Philadelphia’s Marconi Plaza for the moment, reversing earlier calls to remove the statue from public view.
Woman suffers injuries after hospital elevator suddenly drops several floors
SCRANTON — A woman who allegedly suffered multiple injuries when an elevator she was riding on at Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Hospital plummeted several floors is claiming the negligence of two elevator companies.
Stephanie Winegrad Named to 2021 Top Lawyer by Main Line Today
Stephanie Winegrad Named to 2021 Top Lawyer by Main Line Today.
Former teacher and varsity baseball coach reaches settlement with Scranton School District for $40K
SCRANTON – A former physical education teacher and varsity baseball coach at West Scranton High School who alleged that the local school district unfairly claimed he violated a settlement reached in prior litigation for presenting awards to student athletes, has settled his claims with the Scranton School District for $40,000.
Ambridge High student kicked off football team for Snapchat fight alleges racism
PITTSBURGH – A 14-year-old African-American and special needs student at Ambridge High School claims he was kicked off the football team for participating in an angry exchange with a teammate who had bullied him on Snapchat, and the other student was not disciplined because he was Caucasian.
Man burned by battery power pack and sued has no case, Walmart says
PITTSBURGH – Retail giant Walmart denies a Pittsburgh man’s claims that it is liable for injuries suffered when a battery power pack he purchased at the store exploded.