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Saturday, November 2, 2024

News from November 2021


Pa. Supreme Court says that 1967 venue rules pertaining to defamation suits hold up, even in the Internet age

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has unanimously ruled that venue standards for defamation established more than half a century ago continue to hold up, despite the quantum leaps of technological change which have taken place during that time.

As age discrimination case of anesthesiologist approaches trial, CHOP says the suit is groundless

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The case of an anesthesiologist who filed an age-based employment discrimination lawsuit against the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is heading to trial, with the defendant claiming that the case is without evidentiary support.

Uber loses attempt to dismiss suit alleging driver shot and nearly killed his passengers

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Uber’s attempt to dismiss litigation from a Carnegie man who said that he and his friends were nearly killed by their driver has been defeated, for now, by a federal judge’s ruling.

Woman's retaliation suit against Derry Township schools stayed after her lawyer is suspended

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – Litigation brought by a Hershey woman alleging that her comments to the Derry Township School Board on the relative dearth of mental health services provided to students there led to the District retaliating against her, has been stayed.

Couple claiming injuries from security doors at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia settle case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple who alleged that the husband-plaintiff was seriously injured when a security door opened into his head at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, have settled their claims connected to that incident.

Lawsuit: Misfilled prescription gave woman manic episode

By Christina Heath |
PITTSBURGH -- Emily and Douglas Vida filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Giant Eagle, Inc. for negligence.According to the complaint, in April 2021, Emily Vida filled a prescription at Giant Eagle's Shaler pharmacy for 24-hour Depakote that releases over a 24-hour period.

President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021

By Press release submission |
President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021.

Gina Maisto Smith and Amorie Hummel Selected as 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees by the Philadelphia Business Journal

By Press release submission |
Gina Maisto Smith and Amorie Hummel Selected as 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Federal judge remands Cheltenham Township's lawsuit over engineering fees to Montgomery County court

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal court has remanded Cheltenham Township’s lawsuit to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it says it paid to a planning, engineering and architecture firm, one which allegedly overbilled its clients, to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.

Equipment company argues rocket cart machine manufacturer should bear liability for Walmart employee's injuries

By Nicholas Malfitano |
ALLENTOWN – An equipment company has disavowed liability for claims from an associate at a New Jersey Walmart, who alleged he suffered severe head injuries from using a merchandise moving machine, instead re-directing the liability to the machine’s manufacturer through a cross-claim.

Havertown urgent care facility seeks to dismiss wrongful death suit against it

By Nicholas Malfitano |
MEDIA – A Havertown urgent care facility recently sought a judgment of non pros in a wrongful death action accusing it of failing to diagnose a woman’s pneumonia, later causing her to die of the condition in December 2019.

Golf course sued after wind blows table and umbrella off ground

By Christina Heath |
PITTSBURGH - Ann and Leroy Metz filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in October against the Pittsburgh Golf Club for negligence and premises liability.

Casino cashier sues over FMLA dispute

By Christina Heath |
PHILADELPHIA - Mark Fosbenner filed a federal complaint on October 22 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop, GP, LLC d/b/a Rivers Casino Philadelphia f/k/a Sugarhouse Casino for discrimination and retaliation.

Managing the Post-Pandemic Workplace on November 30, 2021

By Press release submission |
Managing the Post-Pandemic Workplace on November 30, 2021.

Pennsylvania’s United States Attorney’s Offices and the Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association Join Forces to Educate the Traveling Public About Safe Firearms Transport

By Press release submission |
Pennsylvania’s United States Attorney’s Offices and the Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association Join Forces to Educate the Traveling Public About Safe Firearms Transport.

Morgan Lewis Recognized by Dell Technologies for Pro Bono Commitment During Pandemic

By Press release submission |
Morgan Lewis Recognized by Dell Technologies for Pro Bono Commitment During Pandemic.

Fox Rothschild Names Louis Pellicori Chief Information Officer

By Press release submission |
Fox Rothschild Names Louis Pellicori Chief Information Officer.

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Nov. 15

By Pennsylvania Record |
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Nov. 15 in the suits below:

Nov. 15: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "civil - miscellaneous - civil miscellaneous: other" cases

By Pennsylvania Record |
The following cases categorized as "civil - miscellaneous - civil miscellaneous: other" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Superior Court strikes $1.37 million attorney's fees award, because prothonotary didn't have legal power to authorize it

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has stricken a $1.37 million award of attorney’s fees determined by a Delaware County trial court in a $34,000 contract dispute case, finding that the clerk who entered the award did not have the legal authority to do so.