News from February 2022
Suit: Falling tree limb injures dog-walker at Pittsburgh's Frick Park
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the husband suffered injuries when a tree limb fell on him as he was on a walking trail in Pittsburgh's Frick Park.
Two Troutman Pepper Partners Named 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Two Troutman Pepper Partners Named 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars.
Black Pitcairn business owner says she was targeted for harassment, after criticizing local police online
PITTSBURGH – A Pitcairn business owner claims she was targeted for racial discrimination, harassment, code violations and false prosecution by local authorities, after publicly criticizing the police’s perceived use of violence on Black citizens on social media.
$5K settlement brewing between police accountability protestors who were maced and Lancaster authorities
ALLENTOWN – A pending settlement awaits approval in a case brought against the City of Lancaster, its police chief and others by a woman who claimed she and her minor son were maced without cause, as they peacefully took part in a racial justice and police accountability demonstration.
Delaware County man settles illegal search and seizure claims with Darby Township police officer
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County man who alleged his constitutional rights were violated when he was subjected to an illegal search and seizure during a traffic stop by a Darby Township police officer, has settled his claims.
Count struck from ex-East Bradford Township employee's retaliation case
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee for East Bradford Township’s Public Works Department who alleges he faced retaliation and civil rights violations claims over a deposition he gave has lost claims for civil rights violations and intentional infliction of emotional distress from his case.
Just For Men maker denies allegations contained in Delco man's vitiligo injury suit
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturer of Just For Men hair color products has denied the allegations of a Delaware County man, who alleged he suffered permanent vitiligo from using the products he purchased at a local CVS pharmacy store.
Fox Rothschild Expands Pittsburgh Office with Group of Five Commercial Litigation Partners
Fox Rothschild Expands Pittsburgh Office with Group of Five Commercial Litigation Partners.
Manufacturing Success: Trade Secret Basics on February 15, 2022
Manufacturing Success: Trade Secret Basics on February 15, 2022.
Dilworth Pledges Gift to Temple Law School in Recognition of the Honorable Nelson A. Diaz
Dilworth Pledges Gift to Temple Law School in Recognition of the Honorable Nelson A. Diaz.
Ruling to extend mask mandate in Perkiomen Valley School District creates schism on the issue in Pa. federal courts
PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania federal courts must now contend with a split between the Eastern and Western Districts on the issue of school mask mandates, as a ruling this week from a Philadelphia judge denying the Perkiomen Valley School District’s attempt to stop its mandate broke from the trend of recent rulings in more westward courts.
Wilkes-Barre woman says negligence from police officers chasing suspect caused her pedestrian-vehicle accident
SCRANTON – A Wilkes-Barre woman claims she suffered grievous injuries when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.
Phila. dismissed from civil rights case alleging improper arrest and prosecution of local man and his family
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has been dismissed from a civil rights lawsuit alleging that multiple Philadelphia Police Department officers and assistant district attorneys violated a Philadelphia man's and his family’s constitutional rights through illegally performed narcotics arrests and prosecutions.
Western Pa. man settles claims that improper flooring installation led to huge fire at his residence
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who claimed that improper installation of flooring and the lack of oversight from a pair of contractors he hired led to a fire erupting at his residence, has settled his case.
In face of objections, man files new complaint surrounding assaults at Abraxas juvenile rehabilitation center
PITTSBURGH – Subsequent to consideration of preliminary objections, a Western Pennsylvania man who alleged that while a juvenile resident at a local rehabilitation center for delinquent youth, he was repeatedly assaulted both physically and sexually by staff members at the facility, has filed a new version of his complaint.
Blank Rome’s Justin A. Chiarodo and Jason E. Reisman Named BTI 2022 Client Service All-Stars
Blank Rome’s Justin A. Chiarodo and Jason E. Reisman Named BTI 2022 Client Service All-Stars.
Blairsville plaintiffs stand by claims that 'Flying Fairy' toy launched and caused wife serious eye injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Blairsville couple stand by their claims that a Flying Fairy toy purchased at a local Walmart store was defectively designed and when launched, collided with one of the plaintiff’s eyes and caused extensive ocular injuries.
West Chester police officers deny they used excessive force on Luzerne County man during 2019 arrest
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of West Chester police officers deny they used excessive force when arresting a Luzerne County man more than two years ago, allegedly causing him to suffer a series of bodily injuries and the deprivation of his constitutional rights.
Public defender adds new age discrimination count in wrongful termination action against Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County attorney of over 40 years who returned to his duties as a public defender after suffering a stroke and alleged he was fired from his role in 2020 due to his age and disability, has added a count for violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in the new version of his complaint.
Longtime Pittsburgh middle school art teacher alleges her transfer was due to age discrimination
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County art teacher alleges that she was transferred from teaching at the middle school level to the elementary school level as a result of age-related discrimination, in violation of federal law.