News from June 2022


Eleven Fox Attorneys Named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

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Eleven Fox Attorneys Named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property.

Developer behind controversial building application in Swarthmore allowed to intervene

By Nicholas Malfitano |
MEDIA – The developer behind a building application and proposed demolition of two historic buildings on Park Avenue in Swarthmore has been granted permission to intervene in litigation brought by borough residents seeking to prevent such action.

Health care company should be dismissed from wrongful death suit, co-defendants say

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – One health care company is seeking to be dismissed from litigation alleging that an Allison Park plaintiff’s mother was the recipient of sub-standard care at her nursing facility, leading her to suffer a fall that caused a cut on her head, a broken neck and a broken hip, which caused severe pain and led to her death.

Judge overrules objections of bank named in senior citizen's multimillion-dollar fraud case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – In a senior citizen’s case which alleged her bank failed to protect her and her sizable accounts from fraud and resulted in her losing millions of dollars to con artists, a state court judge has overruled the bank’s preliminary objections to her case.

Suit: Drop-off located next to handicapped parking space, led to plaintiff's leg injuries

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – A Wisconsin couple claims that the presence of an unmarked and unprotected drop-off located next to the handicap space where their friend’s vehicle was parked, led the wife-plaintiff to fall and suffer a severe leg injury.

Federal court retains suit alleging gymnastics counselor sexually abused plaintiffs' child

By Nicholas Malfitano |
WILLIAMSPORT – A lawsuit which alleged that a gymnastics camp counselor sexually abused the plaintiffs’ child and that the facility staff threatened the child and failed to report the abuse as required by law, will remain in a federal court.

Glass machine manufacturer faces claim after worker loses fingers due to alleged product defect

By Marian Johns |
PITTSBURGH — A glass processing machine manufacturer is facing a claim alleging defective design caused a worker to lose fingers after his hand was pulled into the machine.

Woman allegedly falls down escalator at Pittsburgh International due to defective handrail

By Marian Johns |
PITTSBURGH — A couple claim the wife suffered a fall down an escalator at the Pittsburgh International Airport due to a defective handrail.

Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Ranked in PitchBook Global Interactive League Tables

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Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Ranked in PitchBook Global Interactive League Tables.

Stephen Cozen and Mark Alderman Honored by City & State

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Stephen Cozen and Mark Alderman Honored by City & State.

Suit: Man suffers broken leg after slip, fall at veterinary clinic in Sharon Hill

By Marian Johns |
MEDIA — A man alleges he slipped and fell on a wet area while picking up his dog at a veterinary clinic in Sharon Hill and suffered a broken leg.

Excessive force lawsuit alleges taser to the testicles

By Marian Johns |
PHILADELPHIA — A man alleges he suffered injuries from excessive force and assualt by an Upper Chichester Township police officer.

Northumberland County man alleges daughter committed suicide in jail due to inadequate staffing

By Nicholas Malfitano |
WILLIAMSPORT – A Northumberland County man alleges that staffing at the county jail was inadequate and ineffective, leading to his daughter’s suicide when she found herself incarcerated at the facility on drug charges.

Giant Eagle says face mask plaintiff failed to appear for depositions twice, should be sanctioned

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Giant Eagle grocery stores is pushing for sanctions against one of a group of class action plaintiffs suing it for enforcing mask mandates, despite their disabilities.

Mom blames apartment complex when son is cut by broken glass

By Nicholas Malfitano |
MEDIA – A Swarthmore woman says her young son was severely cut by broken glass at her apartment complex, and that both it and its real estate company are mutually negligent in causing that event.

Counsel reach consensus on timeline of plaintiff's stay at Abraxas facility, where alleged assault occurred

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for all parties involved in litigation surrounding an alleged sexual assault at a local rehabilitation center for delinquent youth have reached a mutual stipulation on the plaintiff’s placement at the center.

Delco hospital wants punitive damages stricken from widow's wrongful death suit

By Nicholas Malfitano |
MEDIA – Counsel for a Delaware County hospital are seeking to strike allegations of recklessness and claims for punitive damages from a Georgia woman’s lawsuit, brought after the hospital and its personnel were said to have failed to diagnose and monitor her late husband’s medical condition, which led to him passing away from cardiac arrest soon after his discharge.

Anthony Haller Honored by Philadelphia Ballet for 40 Years of Service

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Anthony Haller Honored by Philadelphia Ballet for 40 Years of Service.