News from October 2021
Class action lawsuit: Shell Oil Company workers allege they were not paid time-and-a-half for overtime
PITTSBURGH – A class action lawsuit brought on behalf of workers at Shell Oil Company alleges that the employees in question did not receive time-and-a-half compensation when they worked overtime hours.
Bethlehem hospital filing for summary judgment, in wrongful death suit connected to woman's surgery
ALLENTOWN – A Bethlehem hospital has filed a motion for summary judgment, seeking to dismiss litigation alleging that a local woman died from internal bleeding resulting from a surgery at the very same hospital.
Chinese restaurant owner's lawsuit update: Settlement finalized with Middletown Borough
HARRISBURG – A local Chinese restaurant owner has settled claims against the Borough of Middletown, closing litigation which asserted that the Borough sought to prevent the plaintiff from opening and conducting daily business operations.
Manufacturer fights lawsuit claiming baby sleeper caused death of three-month-old
JOHNSTOWN – The manufacturer of a device created to assist babies in sleeping has denied allegations from an Altoona couple that the defective machine caused the death of their three-month-old son from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Family of man shot, killed by Philadelphia police officer alleges wrongful death
PHILADELPHIA — The family of man shot and killed by a City of Philadephia police officer is claiming wrongful death. The Estate of Justin Paul Smith by Christina A.
Morgan Lewis Partner Nathan Andrisani Recognized by Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Morgan Lewis Partner Nathan Andrisani Recognized by Pennsylvania Innocence Project.
Superior Court rules that Phila. trial court did not improperly charge jury, regarding witness in mail carrier's injury litigation
HARRISBURG – A panel of judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a Philadelphia trial court did not abuse its discretion when it included a missing witness instruction, in a charge made to a jury deciding an injury suit involving an injured mailman who fell while making delivery.
Insurance carrier files suit against Folcroft Swim Club, where 13-year-old child drowned two years ago
MEDIA – After the parents of a 13-year-old child who drowned at Folcroft Swim Club two years ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility, its insurance carrier has now filed additional litigation against both the club and the plaintiffs in the underlying wrongful death case.
Darby Township police officer denies that he conducted illegal traffic stop and search upon plaintiff's vehicle
PHILADELPHIA – A Darby Township police officer has refuted accusations that he violated the constitutional rights of a Delaware County man by conducting an illegal traffic stop and search and seizure upon the plaintiff’s vehicle.
Pine-Richland School District says there is no truth to defamation claims from former high school football coach
PITTSBURGH – Pine-Richland School District and three of its officials deny that they defamed its now former high school football head coach with false claims that he condoned hazing and bullying in the school’s football program.
Valley Forge Military Academy denies that it racially discriminated against Black cadets at its institution
PHILADELPHIA – Valley Forge Military Academy & College denies a lawsuit’s allegations that it engaged in racial discrimination towards one of its cadets or that it disciplined Black cadets more severely than others at the institution.
Troutman Pepper Serves as Regulatory Counsel to TEAM Services Group in its Partnership with 24 Hour Home Care
Troutman Pepper Serves as Regulatory Counsel to TEAM Services Group in its Partnership with 24 Hour Home Care.
Chair of Troutman Pepper’s Health Sciences Department Recognized as “Woman of Distinction”
Chair of Troutman Pepper’s Health Sciences Department Recognized as “Woman of Distinction”.
Hershey plaintiff says her comments at Derry Township school board meeting led to District canceling contract with her business
HARRISBURG – A Hershey woman alleges 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 and canceling the contract between the plaintiff’s business and the District.
Suit alleging burns from using Coppertone sunscreen should be dismissed for lack of service, all defendants say
PHILADELPHIA – Walmart, Beiersdorf, Bayer and Merck have collectively denied liability for severe burns a Montgomery County woman said she suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen, and feel that the complaint should be dismissed due to improper service.
Rocket Cart manufacturer says it's not responsible for injuries suffered by Walmart store associate in New Jersey
ALLENTOWN – The manufacturer of a device used to move merchandise and stock store shelves has discounted liability claims from an associate at a New Jersey Walmart, who alleged he suffered severe head injuries from using the machine.
Phila. EMTs claim immunity shields their actions in responding to man's overdose
PHILADELPHIA – Following similar defenses from members of the Philadelphia Police Department, a pair of Philadelphia Fire Department EMT’s have denied they used excessive force on a Massachusetts man when responding to his opiate overdose and allegedly caused his death.
Man allegedly assaulted by Pittsburgh police during convenience store trip in 2013 settles claims
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man who alleged he was assaulted by local police officers when he was walking back to his home from a trip to a convenience store alongside his brother in 2013, has settled his claims.
UPenn employees sue over COVID-19 vaccine mandate, allege constitutional rights violations
ALLENTOWN – The University of Pennsylvania Health System’s vaccine mandate has come under fire from a group of its current and former employees, who believe that forcible disclosure of their vaccination status violates their constitutional rights.
Suit: Lack of monitoring for infrared sauna booth led to plaintiff's burn injuries on his feet
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man alleges he suffered severe burns on the tops of his feet, after a session in an infrared sauna therapy booth in a Pittsburgh business.