News from March 2022
Plaintiff who says he was nearly killed in Uber ride-gone-wrong wants company's objections thrown out
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who claimed he and his friends were nearly killed by their Uber driver in a ride-gone-wrong, wants Uber’s preliminary objections to his lawsuit thrown out.
Police officer denies he targeted Pitcairn business owner, after she criticized department's racial practices online
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County police officer has denied he targeted a Pitcairn business owner with racial discrimination, harassment, code violations and false prosecution, after she publicly criticized the police’s perceived use of violence on Black citizens on social media.
Woman who suffered burns after pressure cooker lid suddenly released claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A woman who suffered burns after a pressure cooker lid suddenly became released is claiming the manufacturer's and seller's negligence.
Guest who slipped on ice, snow sues Airbnb for injuries
SCRANTON — An Airbnb guest is claiming negligence after slipping on a snow- and ice-covered driveway.
Lawsuit: Pa. firm ruined man's personal injury lawsuit
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A Pennsylvania lawyer is accused of botching his client's car-wreck case and lying about being able to practice law in New Jersey.
Hugh Algeo Elected Chair of the Upper Main Line YMCA Board of Advisors
Hugh Algeo Elected Chair of the Upper Main Line YMCA Board of Advisors.
Duquesne Light faces lawsuit after light pole explosion
PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light is facing a negligence claim after a man allegedly suffered injuries from a sudden light pole electrical explosion.
Former Lancaster County inmate claims accumulated soapy water near showers caused his fall
LANCASTER — A former Lancaster County Prison inmate who slipped on soapy water that accumulated near the showers and suffered injuries is claiming the county's negligence.
City of Chester says banquet hall owner alleging pulled zoning permit failed to exhaust his administrative remedies
MEDIA – The City of Chester has countered a petition from a Delaware County banquet hall owner who alleged that the City violated his constitutional rights by revoking a zoning permit issued to him based on erroneous information, by saying the petitioner failed to exhaust his administrative remedies.
Federal judge says law firm's former office manager alleging discrimination had adequate time to find new counsel
ALLENTOWN – Subsequent to a stay related to departing counsel, a federal judge has restarted litigation between a fired office manager of Hispanic origin and her former place of business, a Philadelphia law firm – which alleged that the plaintiff and a fellow co-worker were discriminated against during their tenure because of their ethnic background.
East Bradford Township says it didn't retaliate against former public works employee who reported dangerous tree limbs
PHILADELPHIA – East Bradford Township and one of its public works officials have denied being responsible for claims of retaliation and civil rights violations, brought by a former employee who alleged he was fired for reporting dangerous conditions relating to decaying tree limbs in the municipality.
Care home proprietor alleges defamation against individuals who accused it of sub-standard care
PITTSBURGH – The operator of residential homes for adults with mental and physical disabilities has launched legal action against seven individuals, alleging they have spread false and defamatory information regarding its care of a developmentally-disabled and autistic boy.
Federal judge throws out former teacher's sex discrimination and retaliation suit against Boyertown schools
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge granted a motion for dismissal filed on behalf of Boyertown Area School District, against a lawsuit filed by a teacher who claimed she faced both sex discrimination and retaliation in the course of her work.
Incident Response Plans on March 17, 2022
Incident Response Plans on March 17, 2022.
Prospect Park doc claims he isn't responsible for plaintiff's late husband's fatal pulmonary embolism
MEDIA – A Prospect Park physician denies all liability in a medical malpractice negligence lawsuit which alleged negligence on his part and that of other parties, which caused the plaintiff’s late husband to die of a pulmonary embolism.
Judge sends Philadelphia woman's injury lawsuit versus UPS back to state court on jurisdictional grounds
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has remanded to state court the case of a local woman who claimed she suffered extensive knee and back injuries when she slipped and fell on a section of walkway in the lot of a UPS building in Philadelphia last year.
Pa. State Police looking for dismissal of suit from Hispanic man alleging malicious prosection over casino arrest
ALLENTOWN – For jurisdictional reasons, Pennsylvania State Police defendants are looking to dismiss litigation filed by a New Jersey man who alleged he was falsely accused of stealing a wallet at a Bethlehem casino on account of his Hispanic heritage, and imprisoned for three days by both the Bethlehem Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Oil City man suing Little League Baseball for injuries suffered when he was struck by errant ball
ERIE – A Western Pennsylvania man who suffered severe injuries to his teeth after being struck by a baseball nearly nine years ago claims that Little League Baseball promised him and his family that its insurance would cover his full medical damages and later reneged on that promise.
Opinions show Supreme Court justices divided over selection of new congressional map
HARRISBURG – Justices from a divided Supreme Court of Pennsylvania have explained their rationales for recently selecting or choosing not to select the new congressional map that will govern politics and elections statewide for the next decade.
Troutman Pepper Advises Center for Breakthrough Medicines in Partnership with University of Pennsylvania for Gene Therapy Manufacturing
Troutman Pepper Advises Center for Breakthrough Medicines in Partnership with University of Pennsylvania for Gene Therapy Manufacturing.