News from March 2023
Seven former residents of The Summit Academy say they were victims of staff sexual abuse
PHILADELPHIA – In a class action lawsuit, seven former residents of The Summit Academy allege they were the targets of physical, mental and sexual abuse while residing at the juvenile custody and rehabilitative education facility.
Suit: Curran-Fromhold corrections officers committed physical assault on pre-trial detainee
PHILADELPHIA – A local man alleges he was assaulted and battered by a series of corrections officers while in custody at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility two years ago.
Delco judge overrules objections of Pa. Institute of Technology, in woman's injury suit
MEDIA – A Delaware County judge has overruled preliminary objections from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, filed in opposition to a suit from a woman who claimed she was serious injured in a fall at a home the Institute owned.
Rider of 'Serpentine Slide' questions veracity of defense's counter-allegations
PITTSBURGH – A visitor to a Ligonier amusement park last year who claimed that she was severely injured when riding a waterslide amusement attraction known as the “Serpentine Slide”, has denied the park’s attempt to disavow itself of liability.
Plaintiff who said light bulb fell on her at concert venue turns away defense's assertions
PITTSBURGH – A Westmoreland County woman who was injured at a music concert when a long, fluorescent light bulb fell from the ceiling of the concert venue and landed on top of her head, has rejected the defendant’s counter-presentation of the events at issue.
Elizabeth Lilienthal Named Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Officer to the Republican Party of Pennsylvania
Obermayer litigation attorney Elizabeth Lilienthal has been appointed Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Officer to the Republican Party of Pennsylvania.
Third Circuit upholds decision precluding natural gas company's environmental board challenges
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a lower federal court decision which would prevent a natural gas company from receiving another bite at the apple in its battle against the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board, West Rockhill Township and a group of environmentally-conscious citizens.
PetSmart customer says fish tank maintenance led to pooled water on the floor, which caused her to fall
SCRANTON – A PetSmart shopper alleges the business allowed water to pool on the floor of one of its stores, which allegedly caused her to fall and suffer a series of severe knee, hip and back injuries.
Pittsburgh man involved in tractor crash settles claims with manufacturer and Lowe's
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man has settled claims against an Ohio manufacturer and Lowe’s for the injuries he allegedly sustained when the inoperable brake pedal of a tractor he purchased, caused him to crash the tractor.
Assailant's former school discounts liability for teacher's alleged sexual assault
PITTSBURGH – A Latrobe school has disavowed liability for the alleged sexual assault of a teacher at Oliver Citywide Academy, and denied claims that it failed to advise the latter institution of the violent tendencies of one of its former students who is said to responsible for the alleged assault.
Fernwood Cemetery says it's not at fault for woman's fall into hole on its grounds
MEDIA – Fernwood Cemetery has categorically denied any responsibility for injuries that a Delaware County woman claims to have suffered when she felt into a deep hole on the cemetery grounds.
Fox Rothschild Represents Paragon Alliance Group in Sale of Membership Assets to U.S. Retirement Partners
A Fox Rothschild LLP transaction team led by Tyler M. Smith, Andrew D. Santana and Joseph N. Petrone represented The Paragon Alliance Group, LLC in the sale of all of its membership interests to U.S. Retirement Partners, Inc.
Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Group Continues its Buildout, Landing Former Virginia Deputy Attorney General Stephen Cobb
Cozen O’Connor announced former Virginia deputy attorney general Stephen Cobb — who managed the legal services provided to 150 Virginia agencies, departments, boards, and commissions employing some 13,000 workers — has joined its fast-growing and award-winning State Attorneys General Group.
Fatal apartment fire leads to wrongful death suit against Philadelphia Housing Authority
PHILADELPHIA – A fatal apartment house fire which took place in January 2022 and caused the deaths of 12 people, has led to the families and estates of the victims filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Salesperson says he was fired from data and analytics company due to age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A salesperson for a global data and analytics company contends he was discriminated against and later fired from his position based on his older age.
Ohio rail company resolves claims for train collision death of 15-year-old girl in South Fayette Township
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has resolved claims connected to the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township nearly three years ago.
Ga. company rejects liability for injuries plaintiff suffered escaping Airbnb house party shooting
PITTSBURGH – An Atlanta-based company has denied liability for injuries that a plaintiff suffered when she was attempting to escape a shooting at a party, which took place at an Airbnb rental home in Pittsburgh.
Sinking Spring woman settles injury suit with Lancaster School of Cosmetology
LANCASTER – A Sinking Spring woman has settled litigation which alleged that negligence on the part of the Lancaster School of Cosmetology and its owners resulted in her falling over an unguarded stairwell and suffering severe injuries to her face, ankle and shoulder.
Obermayer Sponsors 2023 Bucks County Bar Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Fundraiser
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Bucks County Bar Foundation (BCBF) held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Fundraiser at the Station Tap House in Doylestown, PA. Obermayer’s Doylestown family law team, led by co-chair, Hillary Moonay, who also serves on the Board of Trustees of the BCBF, had the honor of sponsoring the fundraiser that supported the charitable foundation.
JD Supra Recognizes Six Troutman Pepper Attorneys in Readers Choice Awards
Six Troutman Pepper attorneys have earned 2023 JD Supra Readers Choice Awards, which recognize top authors and firms for thought leadership in key topics throughout 2022.