News from 2022
Chester government officials looking for majority dismissal of claims in plaintiffs’ assault case
PHILADELPHIA – Chester government officials accused of assault by two individuals who participated in an “Environmental Justice Day” march, seek the dismissal of a variety of claims in the plaintiffs’ suit.
The College of Law Practice Management Honors Fox Rothschild With 2022 InnovAction Award
The College of Law Practice Management Honors Fox Rothschild With 2022 InnovAction Award.
Federal judge gives green-light to reverse discrimination lawsuit from former Starbucks manager
CAMDEN, N.J. – A federal judge recently rejected an attempt from Starbucks’ to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought by one of its former store managers, concluding that a jury may find that white employees of the coffee giant were treated unfairly due to their race.
Bucks County couple say negligence of Caribbean-based Sandals resort led to husband's injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County couple allege that the husband-plaintiff suffered a series of injuries when he fell on a wet staircase at a Sandals resort in St. Lucia.
Hershey denies claims it treated plant specialist unfairly due to his medical conditions
SCRANTON – The Hershey Company has denied allegations that it discriminated against and fired a control specialist at its Hazleton plant, supposedly due to his having a dermatological condition and anxiety disorder.
Man holds true to claims he was maliciously prosecuted for wrongful theft at Walmart
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man stands by his claims that he was wrongly accused of theft and subjected to malicious prosecution, after shopping at a local Walmart store.
Woman shot while fleeing Club Erotica sues for negligence
PITTSBURGH – A woman who sustained a gunshot wound while fleeing a fight which occurred in the parking lot of an adult nightclub in early 2021, has sued the club for negligence.
2022 Professional Liability Seminar on September 15, 2022
2022 Professional Liability Seminar on September 15, 2022.
Health care officials testify that med-mal venue rules rescission may cause another liability crisis
HARRISBURG – A group of health care officials testified before a complement of Republican state congressional representatives on Monday that a recent Supreme Court of Pennsylvania committee decision to allow plaintiffs greater flexibility in where to file medical malpractice cases, may have the ability to create another medical liability crisis statewide.
Suit: Ohio rail company's negligence led to train collision which killed 15-year-old girl
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman alleges that her 15-year-old daughter’s death, which occurred two years ago as a result of her being struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township, was the fault of an Ohio rail company for not warning young pedestrians of oncoming traffic.
Petroleum company argues that New Kensington man's property contamination was not its fault
PITTSBURGH – In response to litigation brought by a Western Pennsylvania man who allegedly suffered a number of health complications and diminished value of his property, an oil company has argued that any contamination the plaintiff suffered did not come from its well.
Philly plaintiff who alleged sexual assault from Lancaster chiropractor settles case
LANCASTER – A Philadelphia man who alleged he was sexually assaulted by his chiropractor in Lancaster has recently settled his claims to that effect.
Judge denies preliminary objections of party hosts accused of overserving alcohol to injured guest
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has denied preliminary objections from the hosts of a party where a man suffered a severe spinal cord injury at a house party in a swimming pool accident, allegedly after being over-served with alcohol.
Ballard Spahr Launches Team Focused on Distressed Assets and Opportunities
Ballard Spahr Launches Team Focused on Distressed Assets and Opportunities.
20-year Union Railroad worker claims he suffered occupational injuries
PITTSBURGH — A Union Railroad worker alleges he suffered occupational injuries after working as a signal worker and technician for more than 20 years.
Patient who suffered fall at St. Clair Hospital claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A couple are claiming negligence after the husband allegedly suffered a fall while a patient at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Suit: Man injured by hanging ceiling panel on pedestrian walkway at Pittsburgh's Gateway Center
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the husband suffered serious injuries to his head after running into a ceiling panel that was hanging down in a pedestrian tunnel at the Gateway Center in Pittsburgh.
Psychiatric patient alleges staff member used excessive force
PITTSBURGH — A psychiatric patient alleges a staff member violently threw him to the ground at a facility in Pittsburgh. Cameron M.E.
School District of Philadelphia employee alleges he faced hostile work environment due to his race
PHILADELPHIA — A School District of Philadelphia employee alleges he faced a hostile work environment due to being an African American male. Leroy Williams filed a complaint Aug. 19 in the U.S.
Issues for Physician Employment Contracts on September 13, 2022
Issues for Physician Employment Contracts on September 13, 2022.