News from April 2023
Busing company now pursues breach of contract suit against McKeesport and borough officials in federal court
PITTSBURGH – A school bus transportation company who filed suit against the City of McKeesport, the McKeesport Area School District and several District and political officials, alleging that the defendants conspired and acted to remove it from an agreement to provide the District with busing as an act of political retaliation, and discontinued their case in state court, is now pursuing that case in federal court.
The Philadelphia Inquirer looks to dismiss class action suit claiming it invaded subscribers' privacy
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Inquirer has moved to dismiss a consolidated class action lawsuit, which alleged the newspaper disclosed some of their subscribers’ personal information to Facebook without their consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
Man maintains he was shot by Philly police officers during mental health episode
PHILADELPHIA – A local man maintains he was the victim of excessive force from a member of the Philadelphia Police Department two years ago, when an officer shot him three times during his suffering of a mental health episode.
Philly Pops sues Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center for antitrust violations
PHILADELPHIA – The Philly Pops has filed antitrust litigation against The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, charging that the defendants engaged in anticompetitive conduct designed to monopolize the market for live symphonic popular concert music concerts in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.
Pittsburgh woman says she was injured aboard Allegheny County Port Authority bus ride
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman claims that she suffered severe arm and shoulder injuries due to a fall she took while being a passenger aboard a bus operated by The Port Authority of Allegheny County.
Cozen O'Connor hosts about Fox Focus: Labor Management Relations on April 20, 2023
Kathy Jaffari will participate in a panel discussion titled “Disclosure Trends For In-House Counsel” at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) 15th Annual In-House Counsel Conference.
Fox Rothschild hosts Disclosure Trends For In-House Counsel on April 20, 2023
Kathy Jaffari will participate in a panel discussion titled “Disclosure Trends For In-House Counsel” at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) 15th Annual In-House Counsel Conference.
Judge says inmate can take depositions from fellow prisoners in suit against Curran-Fromhold
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion in a lawsuit filed by a former inmate of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility against the institution and its leadership, which will allow depositions to be taken from two fellow inmates who may corroborate his cruel and unusual punishment claims connected to a two-month incarceration.
Attorney says his former firm owes him thousands of dollars in back wages
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh attorney alleges that his former law firm breached his employment contract and owes him thousands of dollars in unpaid wages, in violation of both state and federal law.
Nesquehoning and police chief deny they injured woman upon whom they were serving a warrant
SCRANTON – The Borough of Nesquehoning and its police chief have denied causing serious injuries to a local woman when serving a warrant at her apartment.
Sexual assault suit against former Philly detective is consolidated with similar actions
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a man who spent over 12 years in prison for murder and was later exonerated, who then sued the City of Philadelphia and a former Philadelphia Police Department detective whom he alleges sexually assaulted him, has now been consolidated with other actions against that same, now-incarcerated former detective.
Fox Rothschild announces the Continues Commitment With Diversity & Flexibility Alliance
Fox Rothschild LLP remains a proud member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, a collective of consultants dedicated to empowering organizations to successfully promote flexible schedules, inclusive work cultures and the advancement of women leaders
Camp Hill GOP group and citizens successfully challenge aspects of borough's sign ordinance
HARRISBURG – A Republican group and two Camp Hill citizens have successfully challenged a Borough ordinance, after a federal judge recently found that the ordinance restricted their free speech rights by limiting the number of political signs they were permitted to put in their yards.
Man who resided in George Junior Republic facility alleges he was sexually assaulted by his counselor
PITTSBURGH – A man formerly housed at the George Junior Republic rehabilitation and treatment center alleges he was subjected to sexual abuse by one of his female counselors there in 2015, when he was just 16 years old.
Defendant's objections rejected in case over woman's drowning on anniversary trip
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has denied the defense’s preliminary objections, 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.
Currently imprisoned former McDonald's manager to be deposed in sexual harassment suit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a then-teenager who alleged that a now-former McDonald’s manager showed her sexually graphic photos on his phone during her job interview, has filed notice of intention to depose that same ex- manager, who is now incarcerated.
'Satan's Club': Pa. school district defends exclusion
ALLENTOWN – A Northampton County school district argues that First Amendment protection is “not absolute”, in litigation brought by a Massachusetts-based satanic religious group who sued it after initially being granted – and then ultimately being denied – the ability to convene an After School Satan Club at a local middle school.
Fox Rothschild hosts US Privacy Updates on April 19, 2023
Five comprehensive state privacy laws are set to enter into effect in 2023 creating a complex patchwork of privacy requirements for organizations to contend with.
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel announces Terry Mutchler Discusses Public Health Records on a National Panel for SpotlightPa
Terry Mutchler, Chair of Obermayer’s Transparency & Public Data Practice, appeared on a national panel for SpotlightPa on March 17 regarding how to use public record access laws to obtain non-personal information regarding public health records.
Judge: Student expelled for prank won't get injunction guaranteeing reinstatement
PHILADELPHIA – A private school student from New Jersey who claimed that he was unfairly expelled for his participation in an on-campus prank due to his disability, has lost out on being granted a temporary restraining order which would have seen him reinstated to the school.