News from 2022
Pilot settles carbon monoxide exposure claims with California airline, OneJet
PITTSBURGH – A pilot for a California airline who claimed he suffered medical complications resulting from negligent, prolonged carbon monoxide exposure in the planes he was flying, has settled his claims with the airline.
New Issues in Intellectual Property on April 25, 2022
New Issues in Intellectual Property on April 25, 2022.
Pa. man sues Oil City authorities after being arrested for murder in 2019, and later exonerated
ERIE – A Pennsylvania man alleges he was erroneously arrested for homicide by Oil City police authorities in 2019 and caused to serve the better part of two years in prison, for a crime in which it was later proven that he did not commit.
Wanting summary judgment, Ridley Township sees fallen library-goer's lawsuit sent to arbitration
MEDIA – After it motioned for summary judgment in a case surrounding injuries suffered by a Woodlyn woman, who claimed an accumulation of water on the sidewalk at her local public library caused her to fall onto her left knee, Ridley Township has seen the action remanded to arbitration.
Physical therapy firm argues clients who contracted COVID-19 are liable for their own injuries
PITTSBURGH – An at-home physical therapist and her employer contends that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020, was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered.
Daughters of deceased Delco nursing home resident settle wrongful death suit for $20K
MEDIA – The daughters of a Delaware County nursing home resident who contended that improper care from facility staff directly caused their mother’s death, have settled their claims with the nursing home company for $20,000.
U.S. Navy veteran who allegedly suffered vision loss after surgery in VA hospital settles case
PITTSBURGH – A U.S. Navy veteran who alleged that sub-standard care he received at his local Veterans Affairs hospital resulted in his suffering permanent vision loss and damage, is settling his claims with the federal government.
Patient second-degree burns after nursing staff put hot cloths on her wound
PITTSBURGH — A patient alleges she suffered second-degree burns after nursing staff placed hot wash cloths on her wound during her post-op recovery at Forbes Hospital.
Introducing the 2022 Women of Influence award winners - Pittsburgh Business Times
Introducing the 2022 Women of Influence award winners - Pittsburgh Business Times.
Court affirms medical board revoking nephrologist's license over sexual harassment charges
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the revocation of a medical license for a nephrologist found to have made numerous unwanted sexual advances toward nurses and medical support staff.
Suit: Nursing home's neglect led to death of plaintiff's mother in April 2020
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman alleges that due to a nursing facility’s neglect, her mother suffered a series of illnesses that ultimately resulted in her untimely death two years ago.
Delco neighbors settle nuisance claims with nearby crush materials contractor business
MEDIA – A group of Delaware County neighbors who alleged that an adjacent contractor’s materials-crushing operations were creating a private and public nuisance and violating a local township ordinance for noise and air quality, recently settled their claims with that contractor.
Doctor dismissed from Va. woman's negligence suit alleging improper delivery caused her Erb's Palsy
HARRISBURG – One doctor has been conditionally dismissed from negligence litigation brought by a Virginia woman, who alleged her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner in a Pennsylvania hospital.
Settlement being finalized in lawsuit over meatball burns
PITTSBURGH – A settlement is in the works, in litigation filed over burn injuries a Western Pennsylvania woman says she suffered, when a plastic container allegedly failed and the meatballs fell onto her left foot.
Former Lackawanna Prison System worker alleges retaliation over workers' comp claim
SCRANTON — A former Lackawanna Prison System worker alleges he was denied FMLA leave and suffered retaliation over a workers' compensation claim.
Suit: Renewable Energy failed to disclose proper info in SEC filing regarding merger with Chevron
PHILADELPHIA — A Renewable Stock Energy stockholder alleges the company's board failed to disclose proper information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its merger with Chevron.
Two Mcnees Public Finance Attorneys Presenting Arpa Expenditures Workshop
Two Mcnees Public Finance Attorneys Presenting Arpa Expenditures Workshop.
Chester sued by woman who allegedly fell while running from dog
MEDIA — A woman who tripped over an allegedly defective curb while trying to escape an attack from a loose dog is alleging the City of Chester's and the dog's owners' negligence.
Couple claim negligence after wife trips at camping resort, suffers fractures
PITTSBURGH — A couple are claiming negligence against a camping resort after the wife allegedly tripped over a raised weather strip on an entryway and suffered serious injuries.
Pittsburgh group liable for husband's injuries on Three Rivers Heritage Trail, suit says
PITTSBURGH – A Canonsburg couple claims that injuries suffered by the husband-plaintiff when he fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, were preventable and the responsibility of the group tasked to maintain the trail.