News from 2022
Archer Files Amicus Curiae Brief for Pro Bono Client Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
Archer & Greiner, P.C. (Archer) filed an Amicus Curiae brief for Pro Bono client, the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (PBPC), on October 28, 2022 in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
Republican plaintiffs challenge Camp Hill sign ordinance on constitutional grounds, before Election Day
HARRISBURG – In the lead-up to Election Day, a Republican group and two local voters in Camp Hill are challenging the borough’s sign ordinance, which they allege violates their First Amendment rights to free speech under the U.S. Constitution.
Sesame Place Philadelphia denies class action charges of discrimination against Black children
PHILADELPHIA – Sesame Place Philadelphia has denied that it or its employees discriminated against Black children during meet-and-greet sessions with some of the park’s costumed characters, in response to a Baltimore man’s class action suit claiming that it had done so.
Chesco plaintiffs settle injury claims against Spirit of Philadelphia yacht
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County couple who alleged that the wife-plaintiff was injured while aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia yacht and pursued claims the ship’s operators for negligence-related damages have settled their case.
GameStop says class action suit accusing it of violating customer privacy doesn't pass muster
PITTSBURGH – GameStop has hit back at Pennsylvania-based class action litigation against it, denying 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.
Delco man opposes landscaper's desire for summary judgment, says negligence led to mother's death
MEDIA – A Delaware County man who alleged negligence on the part of a landscaping services company and others led to his mother suffering a fall on the property that caused injuries whose repairs later led to her death is opposing a summary judgment motion from that same landscaping company.
U.S. Attorney Romero Announces District Election Officer for Eastern District of Pennsylvania Ahead of 2022 General Election
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Eric Gibson will lead the efforts of the Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election.
Chester man alleges he was the victim of assault and battery at George W. Hill Correctional Facility
MEDIA – A Chester man claims he was negligently and intentionally assaulted by members of the corrections staff at George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton.
Magistrate judge recommends denying qualified immunity to Pittsburgh cops, on retaliation claim in arrest case
PITTSBURGH – A federal magistrate judge has recommended that the efforts of two Pittsburgh police officers to obtain qualified immunity in defense to a retaliation claim should be rejected, in a lawsuit brought by a woman who alleged she was unlawfully arrested because she didn’t support former President Donald Trump.
Parking garage co-defendants deny injury allegations in Wisconsin plaintiffs' case
PITTSBURGH – Defendants named in a Wisconsin couple’s suit over the wife-plaintiff falling and suffering a severe leg injury inside a Pittsburgh parking garage, have denied liability for any allegations of negligence or reckless conduct.
University of Pittsburgh discontinues case alleging $84K debt from Conn. disease research organization
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh has voluntarily dismissed its suit alleging that a Connecticut research group it had entered into a grant agreement with, breached that contract for monies in excess of $84,000.
Fetterman's doctor's opinion in disability case was unreliable, judges found
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge found in 2008 that a medical opinion of a Pennsylvania doctor who says U.S. Senate hopeful John Fetterman is able to work despite a recent stroke was unreliable in an applicant’s appeal case over Social Security benefits.
Philadelphia Magazine Names Morgan Lewis Chair Jami Mckeon Among Most Influential
Philadelphia Magazine Names Morgan Lewis Chair Jami Mckeon Among Most Influential.
Third Circuit asked to hear appeal of man's malicious prosecution suit against Walmart
PITTSBURGH – Subsequent to dismissal by a federal judge, a Western Pennsylvania man has appealed his case against Walmart, alleging he was wrongfully charged with theft and malicious prosecution, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Plaintiffs pursuing injury claims against Three Rivers Heritage Trail group to add Pittsburgh as a defendant
PITTSBURGH – A Canonsburg man has denied he was comparatively negligent towards injuries he suffered when he fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, while adding the City of Pittsburgh as a defendant in his case.
Judge stays case from plaintiffs who allegedly suffered cardiac issues from black licorice
HARRISBURG – As a result of a joint stipulation from all parties, litigation between four plaintiffs who claimed they suffered permanent cardiac damage as a result of eating black licorice and sweets manufacturer Hershey has been stayed.
Class action suit: The Philadelphia Inquirer gave personal information to Facebook without subscriber consent
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of its digital subscribers have hit The Philadelphia Inquirer with a class action lawsuit, alleging the newspaper disclosed their personal information to Facebook without their consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
Dismissal of mother's wrongful death lawsuit against TikTok is appealed to Third Circuit bench
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester woman’s wrongful death lawsuit against social media app TikTok, filed after her 10-year-old daughter died in December due to attempting a “Blackout Challenge” and which recently had been dismissed by a federal judge, will now be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Use of Enhanced ESOPs as an Exit Strategy: A Case Study on November 3, 2022
Use of Enhanced ESOPs as an Exit Strategy: A Case Study on November 3, 2022.
Doc who cleared Fetterman for office settled wrongful death suit in 2012
PITTSBURGH – A primary care physician who cleared Lt. Gov. John Fetterman for his recent U.S. Senate debate against Dr. Mehmet Oz and was later shown to be a donor to Fetterman’s campaign settled a lawsuit nine years ago that said he allegedly prescribed a dangerous mixture of drugs that led to the death of an Allegheny County woman.