News from October 2021
Lawsuit alleging mishandled birth led to plaintiff's injuries may be transferred to Harrisburg court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation from a Virginia woman claiming that her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner by various medical professionals in a Pennsylvania hospital, will soon be sent to a Harrisburg federal court.
Geisinger Health denies liability for woman's arm and neurological damage sustained during surgery
SCRANTON – Geisinger Health System has completely denied allegations of negligence from a woman who claimed she suffered arm and neurological damage during a tenodesis surgery last year.
Counsel for 'Philly Jesus' seeking identities of Love Park vendors who may have witnessed his 2019 arrest
PHILADELPHIA – A street preacher locally known as “Philly Jesus”, who filed a wrongful prosecution case against the City of Philadelphia after being arrested when he was evangelizing in a public park just before Christmas in 2019, wants to obtain the names of vendors who may have witnessed his arrest.
Lawsuit: Mechanical door suddenly closed on customer at Giant Eagle
PITTSBURGH — A customer who allegedly was injured when a mechanical door suddenly closed on her at a Giant Eagle supermarket is claiming premises liability.
Federal court splits summary judgment ruling against woman who sued podiatrist's office for discrimination, after unmasked visit
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has granted partial summary judgment against a woman who alleged her podiatrist’s office discriminated against her based on her disability when she sought medical treatment there – retaining her claim made under the Rehabilitation Act, but dismissing the one made under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Just before trial, Sephora wants to dismiss suit from bride who developed impetigo after getting make-up done at its store
PITTSBURGH – Three weeks before proceeding to trial, Sephora argues that the claims of a bride who allegedly contracted impetigo six days before her wedding and after getting her makeup done at one of its Pittsburgh-area stores should be dismissed, due to not providing a pre-trial statement prior to the scheduled deadline.
Plaintiff discontinues wrongful death lawsuit against Clearfield County alternative fuel vehicle servicer
PITTSBURGH – The sister of a man killed when a cylinder of compressed natural gas on his converted pick-up truck exploded, has discontinued negligence and liability claims against the company who serviced his vehicle.
Injured Dollar General shopper settles federal court claims with the store and Pepsi-Cola Company
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania woman who claimed she was struck and injured by a cart while shopping, one allegedly pushed into her by an employee of either the Pepsi Cola Company or the Dollar General store she was in at the time, has settled her claims.
Company disclaims liability allegations, from woman whose skirt was caught in Bucks County Macy's escalator
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey elevator manufacturer argues that it was not responsible for injuries that a Philadelphia woman says she suffered when her skirt became caught in the escalator of a Macy’s mall store in Bucks County.
Man sues medical marijuana store, blames it for trip and fall
PITTSBURGH — A man who allegedly tripped over a raised electrical outlet at a medical marijuana retail outlet in Pittsburgh is claiming negligence.
Anthony Haller Named 2021 Client Choice Award Winner by Lexology
Anthony Haller Named 2021 Client Choice Award Winner by Lexology.
Pottstown authorities deny use of excessive force on woman arrested at local hospital in 2019
PHILADELPHIA – The Borough of Pottstown and its police officials deny accusations that they imposed excessive force upon a Chester County woman when they arrested the plaintiff at Pottstown Hospital two years ago.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Springfield School District for now, brought after son's suicide due to bullying
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice litigation from the parents of a Springfield High School senior student who committed suicide last year, a lawsuit which alleged that both the district and school personnel’s failure to notify them of the bullying their son endured, prevented them from being able to stop his untimely death.
Confidential protective motion granted in substitute teacher's CHRIA case against Deer Lakes School District
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has granted a protective motion for confidentiality in the case of a substitute teacher who sued Deer Lakes School District, after the District learned he was once arrested in 1956 and allegedly denied him work in their schools.
Senior citizen's cryptocurrency fraud case against Dollar Bank remanded to state court
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has remanded litigation brought by a senior citizen to state court, a case which alleges the bank failed to protect her and her sizable accounts from fraud and resulted in her losing millions of dollars to con artists.
Lancaster religious order's faith infringement suit against gas pipeline group appealed to Third Circuit
ALLENTOWN – A religious order who alleged its rights to practice its faith were being infringed through construction of a natural gas pipeline and lost in federal court for lack of jurisdiction, have appealed their case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Lawsuit: Unlevel concrete slabs on sidewalk caused woman's fall, hip fracture
PITTSBURGH — A woman who tripped over unlevel concrete slabs on the sidewalk in the McKees Rocks Borough and suffered a fractured hip and other injuries is claiming negligence.
Charter school faces negligence claim over student's bullying, assault
MEDIA — A charter school student claims the school's lack of security led to her being bulled and assaulted by another student.
Cozen O’Connor Wins Philadelphia VIP’s Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award
Cozen O’Connor Wins Philadelphia VIP’s Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award.
Ogletree Deakins Elevates New Leader in its Healthcare Industry Group
Ogletree Deakins Elevates New Leader in its Healthcare Industry Group.