News from June 2021
Grocery store sued as salad bar customer says she slipped, did a split and ruptured hamstring
PITTSBURGH — A customer who suffered multiple injuries after allegedly slipping on produce left on the floor near the salad bar at a Giant Eagle is claiming negligence.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on June 14
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on June 14 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 14 in the suits below:
June 14: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "medical malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on June 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Disney must face lawsuit from autistic 7-year-old who tried to enter store without a face mask
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has ruled that the Walt Disney Company must face claims from the parent of an autistic seven-year-old child, alleging that it discriminated against the boy’s disability, when it refused to permit him entry to the Lehigh Valley Mall’s Disney Store.
Gun rights group says Phila. firearms owners' rights are violated by city ordinance banning 3D-printed guns
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia organization representing the rights of firearms owners has sued the City of Philadelphia in federal court, claiming that a city ordinance prohibiting anyone to use 3D printers to create firearms violates both state and federal laws.
Delco man denies he contributed to his own injuries on restaurant staircase, when he slipped on mopping liquid
MEDIA – A Delaware County man stands by claims that mopping liquid left on a set of stairs at a local restaurant by one of its employees, led him to fall on those same stairs and sustain serious and significant injuries.
Hair salon claims it's not at fault for burned scalp after dye was applied to customer's head
MEDIA – A local hair salon disclaims responsibility for injuries that a Middletown man suffered, in the form of hair loss, skin discoloration and patching after a hair color and dye was applied to his scalp, alleging that L’Oreal is actually at fault.
Graphic designer alleges she was sexually harassed by her supervisor, and disciplined for reporting him
SCRANTON – A graphic designer at a Monroe County resort claims she endured years of sexual harassment at the hands of her supervisor, which has resulted in her being unable to properly do her job.
Lawsuit: O'Hara VA hospital failed to protect patient from fatal fall
PITTSBURGH — A lawsuit alleges VA hospital staff in O'Hara Township failed to properly manage the care of a patient with a heart condition, history of alcohol abuse and high fall risk which led to his death.
Lawsuit says doorknob at hotel came off, injuring guest
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania woman is claiming negligence after her Los Angeles hotel room doorknob allegedly detached and caused her to fall backwards and suffer injuries.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 14 in the suits below:
June 14: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "civil nr - non-reportable - miscellaneous" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil nr - non-reportable - miscellaneous" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on June 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
COZEN O'CONNOR: Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 12 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its 2021 Legal Guide
The Legal 500 United States named Cozen O’Connor’s Aviation, Construction, Immigration, Insurance, and Maritime practices and Cozen O’Connor attorneys Scott Bettridge, Raymond DeLuca, Geoffrey Ferrer, Bruce Ficken, David Heffernan, Jeffrey Lawrence, Robert Magovern, Anne Mickey, Jeffrey Mullen, Josh Stein, Jeff Vogel , and Rachel Welford to its 2021 Legal Guide.
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP: 6 Dilworth Attorneys Named to Chambers 2021
Dilworth Paxson LLP is pleased to announce that six attorneys in the areas of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Construction and Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use have been ranked in Chambers USA 2021.
OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP: Lawrence Tabas Included in the City & State 2021 Pennsylvania Power 100
Obermayer partner Lawrence Tabas was designated as one of the City & State’s 2021 Pennsylvania Power 100.
MORGAN LEWIS: FCPA Top Practitioners of 2021, GIR
Morgan Lewis partner Sandra Moser was recognized by GIR as a “Practitioner to Watch” in the publication’s inaugural Top FCPA Practitioners feature, which highlights the leading lawyers and forensic advisers in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) space.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Fox Joins Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 5.0 to Promote Workforce Inclusion
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has joined Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 5.0, which helps evaluate and promote diversity in positions of law firm leadership.