News from September 2022
Ex-Pond Lehocky attorney who said firm fired him after cancer diagnosis settles claims
PHILADELPHIA – A former Pond Lehocky attorney who claimed he was terminated for seeking accommodations during his bout with testicular cancer has reached a settlement in his litigation.
Meadville man hit by tractor-trailer and wife appeal rejection of new trial to Third Circuit
ERIE – A Meadville couple who sued an Ohio trucking firm and one of its drivers, after the defendants were found not negligent in an accident with the husband-plaintiff more than five years ago, and were denied a motion for a new trial, have appealed that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
eBay seeking arbitration in product liability case of injuries caused by electric scooter
PITTSBURGH – Internet marketplace eBay is looking to arbitrate injury claims from a Western Pennsylvania woman who alleged she was seriously injured by the electric scooter she bought, when its handlebars suddenly collapsed and caused her to lose her balance and fall, sustaining a right ankle fracture.
Blank Rome Attorneys Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 Best of the Bar
Blank Rome Attorneys Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 Best of the Bar.
Attorney panel scrutinizes proposed legislation that would ban divisional merger bankruptcies
While legislation is pending in Congress that would require the dismissal of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in which the debtor has created a divisional merger, federal appeals court judges in Philadelphia heard arguments this week about whether Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy case was filed in good faith.
Third Circuit resurrects retaliation claims of steelworker fired for allegedly soliciting prostitutes
PHILADELPHIA – A steelworker fired for supposedly using his company phone to pick up prostitutes while working has had his retaliation claims resurrected by a federal appellate court.
Bicyclist injured on campus of Carnegie Mellon University sues school for damages
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman alleges that a hidden speed bump she encountered during a bicycle ride on the Carnegie Mellon University campus caused her to be thrown from her bike and seriously injured.
Skateboard manufacturer based in Australia and Michigan denies fault for man's injuries
PITTSBURGH – A skateboard manufacturer with ties to Australia and Michigan has denied responsibility for hip and shoulder injuries allegedly suffered by a Westmoreland County man, when he was launched off an electric skateboard the defendants produced.
Nurse counters arguments from St. Clair Health Corporation, in breach of contract class action
PITTSBURGH – A registered nurse who brought class action litigation for breach of contract and violation of the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law on behalf of herself and others employed by St. Clair Health who were allegedly not properly paid for working extra shifts, has maintained her claims in spite of defense arguments to the contrary.
Ohio rail company denies fault for train collision death of 15-year-old girl in South Fayette Township
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has denied liability for the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township two years ago.
Fox Rothschild Welcomes Intellectual Property Partner Kathleen Johnson in Exton
Fox Rothschild Welcomes Intellectual Property Partner Kathleen Johnson in Exton.
Philadelphia Business Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partners in 2022 ‘Best of the Bar’ Series
Philadelphia Business Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partners in 2022 ‘Best of the Bar’ Series.
Class action suit: GameStop recorded website visitors' communications and broke wiretap law
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania woman has filed class action litigation against video game retailer GameStop, charging that it violated a state wiretap law and invaded its customers’ privacy, when it allegedly intercepted and recorded the electronic communications of visitors to its website.
Man who fell through floor of home during open house files personal injury lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A man who sustained a series of injuries after a fall which took place during a real estate open house, has brought suit against individuals and entities he feels are both negligent and responsible for his injuries.
Philly judge turns away TikTok's motion to stay case over child who died in 'Blackout Challenge'
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has rejected a request from social media app TikTok to stay survival and wrongful death litigation against it from the mother of a 10-year-old child who died in December as a result of attempting a “Blackout Challenge.”
Pittsburgh high school denies it turned blind eye to student's bullying and discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-area high school has denied allegations that it permitted one of its students to be discriminated against for his race and ethnicity, or that it failed to address the pervasive bullying he was experiencing, which led him to be afflicted with an eating disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
City of Philadelphia wants to dismiss suit from man who developed MRSA infection in local prison
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia and the Chief of Medical Operations at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons are looking to dismiss litigation from a man formerly in the local prison system who claimed he received sub-standard medical care, which led him to develop a MRSA infection and be permanently disfigured.
City and State Pennsylvania Names Debra Friedman to Their 2022 Pennsylvania Labor Power 100 List
City and State Pennsylvania Names Debra Friedman to Their 2022 Pennsylvania Labor Power 100 List.
Philadelphia looking for dismissal in wrongful death action from pre-trial detainee's parents
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia and several corrections co-defendants want to dismiss litigation from the parents of a pre-trial detainee who was assaulted and killed by individuals he was incarcerated with two years ago.
Canadian stuffed animal manufacturer settles Lancaster family's injury case for $1,000
LANCASTER – A Canadian manufacturer is seeking the finalization of a $1,000 settlement, for injuries sustained by a Lancaster child after she was injured by a microwaved stuffed animal.