News from December 2021
Crozer Health argues against negligence allegations levied by widow of man who died from cancer
MEDIA – Crozer Health Care System defendants deny they committed negligence in missing the cancer diagnosis of a Delaware County woman’s now-deceased husband, arguing that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief could be granted.
Former City of Scranton firefighter alleges he faced age discrimination
SCRANTON — A former City of Scranton firefighter alleges he faced age discrimination. Paul Schirra filed a complaint Nov. 1 in U.S.
Woman alleges phlebotomist damaged her nerves during blood draw at LabCorp
MEDIA — A woman alleges a phlebotomist damaged her nerves while she was having blood drawn at a LabCorp facility in Ridley Park.
Pa. courts drop from the top to No. 4 ranking on ATRA's annual 'Judicial Hellholes' list
WASHINGTON – According to the latest annual report of “Judicial Hellholes” released today by the American Tort Reform Association, Pennsylvania courts have garnered the No. 4 ranking for jurisdictions considered unfriendly to businesses – falling three places from the top spot on the report, where they had been listed for the preceding two years.
Firefighter who claimed he was fired for his Islamic faith settles lawsuit with Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A local firefighter who alleged his wearing cuffed pants above the ankle and facial hair to observe his Islamic faith led to religious discrimination from his superiors and his unjust firing in 2019, has settled his claims with the City of Philadelphia.
Lawsuit over Uber ride-gone-wrong remanded to Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – A Carnegie man’s litigation against Uber, filed after he said he and his friends were nearly killed by their driver, has been remanded to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Walmart removes case surrounding deceased woman's leg injuries to a Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – In a case surrounding alleged negligence connected to severe leg injuries a Beaver Falls woman suffered in a local Walmart store prior to her passing, Walmart has removed the case to a Pennsylvania federal court.
Hershey fights lawsuit blaming black licorice for cardiac problems
HARRISBURG – The Hershey Company has countered claims from four plaintiffs ranging from middle-aged to senior citizens who alleged they suffered permanent cardiac damage as a result of eating its black licorice candy, with arguments explaining the relief they request is pre-empted by federal law.
Lawsuit: Flight attendant dropped bag on woman, giving her a concussion
PHILADELPHIA — An American Airlines passenger alleges she suffered a concussion after a flight attendant dropped a piece of luggage from the overhead compartment onto her head. Toni Giordano filed a complaint Nov. 4 in the U.S.
Pittsburgh contractor settles matter over competitor hiring its former employee for $1.4B airport modernization project
PITTSBURGH – A local construction company felt its work on a parking garage to be built as part of Pittsburgh International Airport’s $1.4 billion modernization program would be in jeopardy due to its competitor trying to hire one of its high-level former employees, and reached a settlement in the matter after a brief litigation.
Mom seeking damages from Pa. company, alleges young daughter was cut by broken glass in shower
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff from Canada alleges that a Bucks County manufacturer and installer of shower doors was negligent in its professional duties, and thus, led to her minor-aged daughter being cut by broken glass when it shattered during their hotel stay last year.
Wrongful death lawsuit connected to 12-year-old Lebanon County boy's death is dismissed
HARRISBURG – One year after the death of a 12 year-old boy from an alleged long-standing pattern of child abuse, the wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the circumstances leading to that event has been discontinued by the plaintiff.
Crozer Health denies its doctors committed medical negligence by allegedly failing to diagnose man's cancer
MEDIA – Crozer Health Care System steadfastly denies allegations that its medical professionals were negligent, in failing to diagnose cancer in the late husband of a Delaware County woman suing it for wrongful death in state court.
Housing community wants $246K default judgment for alleged property damage caused by neighbor's construction
PITTSBURGH – A housing community owner who alleged that its neighbor’s construction caused nearly $250,000 in severe damage to retaining walls and surrounding property, now seeks a default judgment in that same amount against one of the defendants.
Golfer claims negligent course design, maintenance led to cart overturning
PHILADELPHIA — A golfer who suffered injuries when her golf cart overturned at a golf club in Malvern is claiming the course was negligently designed and maintained.
Woman who slipped outside post office in Philadelphia files lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is alleging the City of Philadelphia and others' negligence after she suffered injuries from a broken sidewalk outside a U.S Post Office building.
Thomas Witt Awarded Philadelphia Bar Association’s Harris Ominsky Award
Thomas Witt Awarded Philadelphia Bar Association’s Harris Ominsky Award.
Litigation and Employment Law Issues for In-House Counsel: The Emerging Path Forward
Litigation and Employment Law Issues for In-House Counsel: The Emerging Path Forward.
Criminal Tax Fraud/Tax Controversy 2021
Criminal Tax Fraud/Tax Controversy 2021.
Defending Your Nest Egg: What You Need to Know About Investing in Cryptocurrency
Defending Your Nest Egg: What You Need to Know About Investing in Cryptocurrency.