News from September 2021
Judge denies move from Celebrity Boxing Entertainment to dismiss defamation lawsuit from ring announcer
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied an attempt from Celebrity Boxing Entertainment to dismiss litigation from a local television host who was initially selected to be the ring announcer for a scheduled bout between Lamar Odom and Aaron Carter and alleged she was removed from that post by the event promoter and defamed, supposedly after she declined his sexual advances.
State Department of Corrections asserts qualified immunity against discrimination claims from officer who has ADHD
PITTSBURGH – The state’s Department of Corrections has asserted qualified immunity against claims from a Western Pennsylvania corrections officer who claimed he was discriminated against for his disability of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and not provided proper accommodations when taking a written test required for his role.
Masks of Easttown: Parents sue school district over its COVID-19 health and safety plan for students
PHILADELPHIA – A group of parents from Chester County and Delaware County has taken legal action against its local school district, over the district implementing a health and safety plan which includes a mask mandate for students unless they receive a religious or medical exemption and regular COVID-19 testing.
Amazon says co-defendants are responsible for Florida woman's injuries in its warehouse
PHILADELPHIA – Amazon answered litigation from a Florida woman who alleged that while on the job, she suffered severe shoulder, knee and back injuries at an Amazon warehouse, citing a lack of basis in her negligence allegations and bringing cross-claims against its fellow defendants.
Springfield School District disavows liability for notifying student's parents of bullying he faced, before committing suicide
PHILADELPHIA – Springfield School District and three of its officials have denied that a lawsuit claiming they failed to notify a student’s parents that he was being bullied before he later committed suicide last year has any factual basis.
Temp worker injured after roof collapse claims OSHA violations
PITTSBURGH — A temp agency worker who was injured on a job site when a building roof suddenly collapsed is claiming negligence.
Ballard Spahr Represents Excel Physical Therapy in New Partnership with Ivy Rehab Network
Ballard Spahr Represents Excel Physical Therapy in New Partnership with Ivy Rehab Network.
Former personal assistant settles sexual harassment claims with philanthropist, medical company CEO
PHILADELPHIA – A medical company’s former personal assistant has settled litigation which claimed she was subjected to sexual harassment and hostility from the company's CEO, which she had said ultimately resulted in her termination from the company in violation of federal and state law.
Woman left with arm and neurological injuries after surgery files suit against Geisinger Medical
SCRANTON – A woman who alleges she suffered arm and neurological damage during a tenodesis surgery last year has brought a professional liability action against the hospital system through which the procedure was conducted.
N.J. Walmart store associate files suit over head injuries sustained while using Rocket Cart device
ALLENTOWN – An associate at a New Jersey Walmart store alleges he suffered severe head injuries from the use of a Rocket Cart, a device used to move merchandise and stock shelves.
Westmoreland County and corrections commissioner look to dismiss ex-prison warden's lawsuit for lack of support
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner are seeking to throw out litigation from the former warden of the county’s prison, which accused them of harassment and retaliation over his refusal to make the commissioner’s political hires.
Philadelphia, foster care deny responsibility for abuse woman alleges she suffered as a child
PHILADELPHIA – Both the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services and Turning Points for Children deny liability for physical and emotional abuse a 19-year-old woman said she suffered during the time those entities placed her in a foster home as a child.
Racism involving Popeye's sauce alleged at Lehigh County Jail
PHILADELPHIA — An African American female alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation while working at the Lehigh County Jail due to her race, sex and disability.
Pittsburgh bar faces suit after intoxicated patron dies in vehicle crash
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh bar is facing a wrongful death claim after one of its patrons left intoxicated, flipped his vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. Susan M.
Pa. man who lost eye when 'Hold-Zit' snapped wants lawsuit transferred
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who said he lost his right eye, suffered permanent blindness and other injuries after his eye and face were struck by a “Hold-Zit” strap device, is moving to transfer the case to North Carolina.
Chester County charter school faces negligence claim after student pushed off slide
MEDIA — A Chester County charter school is facing a negligence claim after a student was pushed off a slide and suffered multiple injuries including a fractured leg.
Protesters who burned Trump, Nazi and Confederate flags claim civil rights violations
PHILADELPHIA — Two men who received citations for burning Trump campaign, Nazi, Confederate and Soviet Union flags at a political protest in West Chester are claiming civil rights violations.
Pennsylvania Bar Institute's ESG Considerations: Tracking, Reporting, and Litigation
Pennsylvania Bar Institute's ESG Considerations: Tracking, Reporting, and Litigation.
Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) Tracking, Reporting and Litigation
Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) Tracking, Reporting and Litigation.
Fox Bolsters IP Practice in Pittsburgh with Addition of Aparna Nemlekar
Fox Bolsters IP Practice in Pittsburgh with Addition of Aparna Nemlekar.