News from 2021
Physical therapy firm argues Third Circuit decision indemnifies it from clients’ COVID-19 contraction and PPE case
PITTSBURGH – A physical therapy firm accused of not using personal protective equipment and leading a Bethel Park couple to contract COVID-19 has cited a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in support of its efforts to dismiss the plaintiffs’ case.
Delco plaintiff seeks to consolidate pair of negligence and medical malpractice cases against Crozer Health System
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman who has now twice alleged that negligence on the part of a host of medical professionals in the Crozer Health Care System led to her late husband’s cancer being missed in examinations, is seeking to consolidate both of her cases.
Rock-climbing misadventure at Urban Air Robinson leads to lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - David and Michelle Haudrich filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against UATP Management, LLC d/b/a Urban Air Adventure Park and Urban Air Robinson for negligence and loss of consortium.
Woman sues market for injury after door shuts on her ankle
PITTSBURGH - Amanda Bennett filed a complaint in the Court of Common Please of Allegheny County against SAAD United Corporation d/b/a Aden Market for negligence - premises liability.
Man's lawsuit says his $1 million bequest was canceled by his deceased best friend's lover and caretaker
PITTSBURGH – An Upper St. Clair man alleges that he was to be the recipient of a $1 million bequest from a close friend of his prior to his death, only to have the decedent’s significant other cancel the gift.
Settlement brings 19-year qui tam legal saga against Sanofi-Aventis to a close
PHILADELPHIA – After 19 years of litigation leading to a settlement, a federal court recently dismissed a qui tam complaint against the Sanofi-Aventis pharmaceutical company for alleged violations of the False Claims Act.
Starbucks moves for judgment in ex-regional director's discrimination lawsuit
CAMDEN, N.J. – Starbucks seeks summary judgment to dismiss a discrimination suit filed by a former regional director for the coffee company, saying it would have taken the same terminating actions against the plaintiff’s employment regardless of the suit’s events at issue.
Ambridge school district moves for win in lawsuit from 14-year-old over alleged Snapchat threat
PITTSBURGH – Ambridge Area School District wants a federal court to throw out a lawsuit brought on behalf of a 14-year-old African-American and special needs student at its high school who claimed he was kicked off the football team for participating in an angry exchange with a teammate who had bullied him on Snapchat.
Moses Taylor Hospital garners damages reduction in case brought on behalf of young girl
SCRANTON – Moses Taylor Hospital has reached a stipulation in lieu of preliminary objections which will reduce damages in a lawsuit with the parent of a minor girl who suffered a case of appendicitis, due to the alleged negligence of a Scranton hospital and the initial physician that she and her family consulted with.
Fracas lands bar in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH -- Latese Dixon and Charles Wilkes filed a complaint on October 14 in the Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County against B&J Bar and Grille, LLC for negligence, Dram Shop and loss of consortium.
Medical marijuana user sues over rescinded job offer after positive drug test
PITTSBURGH -- Christina Jones recently filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Compass Group d/b/a Crothall Healthcare, Inc for wrongful failure to hire.
Carnegie man says he was nearly killed when his Uber driver shot at him during ride-gone-wrong
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man says he and his friends were nearly killed by their Uber driver, when the driver ordered them all out of the vehicle, chased them and discharged a firearm very close to the plaintiff’s head.
U.S. government stands by arguments that discrimination suit from Black-owned EMS company should be dismissed on jurisdictional grounds
HARRISBURG – The United States of America reiterates its argument that litigation from a Black-owned EMS ambulance company in Western Pennsylvania which alleged it faced a conspiracy of racial discrimination on the part of the government, should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
Delaware County says chaplain's failure to respond to discovery requests prejudices its ability to mount a defense
PHILADELPHIA – After denying that it discriminated against a local chaplain with a gastrointestinal condition, Delaware County is seeking to compel that same chaplain plaintiff to respond to its discovery inquiries, claiming that its ability to build a defense is prejudiced until it does so.
Company says it's not responsible for $350K injury suffered by election poll worker called to repair voting machine
PHILADELPHIA – A corporate defendant named in a lawsuit filed by an election poll worker, which alleged she suffered a broken arm when she was asked to repair a faulty voting machine herself, has said that any liability should instead be directed to its co-defendants.
Montco woman allegedly assaulted at George W. Hill Correctional Facility seeks default judgment against officer
PHILADELPHIA – A King of Prussia woman is seeking to obtain a default judgment against a corrections officer defendant, in a case alleging she was assaulted by a series of such officers at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
Man sues pub and individual for physical altercation
PITTSBURGH -- A man is suing a pub and individual after a fight allegedly caused him personal injury.
EMT's lawsuit says e-cig battery exploded in his pocket, filled ambulance with smoke
HARRISBURG - Justin Derr-Carney filed a federal complaint on October 14 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania against Sony Corporation of America, Sony Group Corporation and VooPoo for products liability.
The Pittsburgh Conversation on Board Diversity on November 18, 2021
The Pittsburgh Conversation on Board Diversity on November 18, 2021.
The OSHA Emergency Vaccine Mandate: What Employers Need to Know Now
The OSHA Emergency Vaccine Mandate: What Employers Need to Know Now.