News from 2022
Elderly woman alleges wet floor at Wendy's caused her fall
LANCASTER — An elderly woman who slipped on a wet floor at a Wendy's in Lititz is claiming negligence. Naomi O.
City of Greensburg Police lieutenant alleges age discrimination
ERIE — A lieutenant with the City of Greensburg police is claiming he was denied promotions due to his age. W.
Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Lowe Joins Troutman Pepper’s National Health Sciences Practice in Philadelphia
Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Lowe Joins Troutman Pepper’s National Health Sciences Practice in Philadelphia.
Suit: Woman breaks right ankle after falling on snow at Rite Aid
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman has lodged a premises liability negligence lawsuit against her local Rite Aid, after falling on uncleaned salt and snow in the wake of a snowstorm which hit her area this past January and breaking her right ankle in the process.
East Bradford Township public works official settles retaliation claims
PHILADELPHIA – An East Bradford Township public works official has settled claims alleging that he was fired for reporting dangerous conditions relating to decaying tree limbs in the municipality.
Pa. State Police in Chambersburg dismissed from woman’s excessive force case
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police and two state troopers are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit from a Chambersburg woman, who alleged she was subjected to excessive force during a DUI traffic stop arrest by five state troopers in January 2019.
Brookfield Properties says plaintiff is to blame for injuries on Three Rivers Heritage Trail
PITTSBURGH – Brookfield Properties has denied liability for injuries suffered by a Canonsburg man when he fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, alleging that he was comparatively negligent for the circumstances at issue.
Objections argument in construction inspector's employment dispute looks to be continued
PITTSBURGH – A construction company’s arguments that it did not retaliate against one of its inspectors or violate the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, after he reported discrepancies pertaining to whether or not groundwater on a job site was categorized as “contaminated,” will be continued due to stipulated agreement of counsel for both parties.
Man alleges elevator at VA medical center dropped from seventh floor
PHILADELPHIA — A man alleges he suffered injuries after an elevator at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia dropped from the seventh floor.
Correctional facility kitchen worker claims defective floor grating caused his fall
MEDIA — A subcontractor worker at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility is alleging negligence after the floor grates in the kitchen gave way and caused his injuries.
Katherine E. Bavoso Joins Marshall Dennehey in Harrisburg as a Shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department
Katherine E. Bavoso Joins Marshall Dennehey in Harrisburg as a Shareholder in the Workers’ Compensation Department.
Pittsburgh travel agency denies liability in fatal anniversary trip to St. Martin
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh travel agency has denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the drowning death of the plaintiff’s wife, during a vacation the two had taken to St. Martin to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
Upper Chichester Police Department counters assault and excessive force allegations
PHILADELPHIA – The Upper Chichester Township Police Department and several of its members have denied responsibility for assault and excessive force allegations lodged by a Delaware County man, in connection with an incident which occurred two years ago.
The Logan Hotel says it's not responsible for racism and harassment against Black private detective
PHILADELPHIA – The Logan Hotel has denied that it racially discriminated against and harassed a private detective working in a protective capacity for media covering the 2020 Presidential Election in Philadelphia.
Son sues Italian restaurant after mother breaks hip stepping out of booth, and later dies
PITTSBURGH – A man whose mother had an injurious fall at a local Italian restaurant nearly two years ago, which led her to suffer a broken hip and eventually die, has filed a wrongful death suit against the establishment.
City of Pittsburgh fire investigator who suffered electrocution claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A City of Pittsburgh fire investigator alleges he suffered electrocution after Duquesne Light Company failed to recognize a live wire at the scene of a fire.
Lawsuit: Woman suffers injuries after bedroom ceiling collapsed
MEDIA — The owner and property manager of a residence in Chester are facing a negligence claim after the bedroom ceiling collapsed on top of a woman.
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Private Client Work
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Recognizes Morgan Lewis for Private Client Work.
Jenkintown class action attorney takes readers into the world of “Filthy Rich Lawyers”
PHILADELPHIA – A local attorney’s 25-year foray into the world of class action litigation serves as the inspiration for a new, satirical legal thriller series titled “Filthy Rich Lawyers.”
Man who alleged malicious prosecution for murder he was later exonerated for, settles claims
ERIE – A Pennsylvania man who alleged 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, has settled his claims for malicious prosecution.