News from 2024
Collier Twp. faces lawsuit after 97-year-old woman dropped in nursing home parking lot
PITTSBURGH - Collier Township and its emergency medical services team are accused of dropping a 97-year-old woman on the ground, causing her pain and suffering before her death.
2025 Edwin R. Keedy Cup
The Keedy Cup, named for Edwin R. Keedy, who served as Dean of the Law School during World War II, is Penn Carey Law’s intramural moot court competition.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Owners Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Amber Morris has filed a lawsuit against Annette D'Angelo and others over an alleged failure to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries from an icy sidewalk fall.
Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer violated Lemon Law
A Pennsylvania resident sues a major car manufacturer over persistent defects in a leased RAM truck under lemon law provisions.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Zachary Zuppe accuses NCB Management Services of violating federal law through misleading debt collection practices involving disputed debts reported inaccurately to credit agencies like TransUnion.
Auto Repair Shop Accused of Deceptive Practices by Customer Over Faulty Repairs
John Short has filed a lawsuit against Greg Ventrice of Autoworx Pittsburgh for alleged deceptive practices following faulty repairs on his vehicle that led to significant engine damage.
Plaintiff alleges Port Authority negligence led to injury
A passenger injured while exiting a bus has taken legal action against the Port Authority of Allegheny County citing negligence by its employee as the cause of her injuries.
Jim Meyers Plumbing Contractor Sues Client Over Unpaid Invoice
Jim Meyers Plumbing and Heating has taken legal action against Dimitrios J. Pantzoulas for allegedly failing to pay over $8,000 for completed plumbing work at his residence in McKees Rocks, PA.
Property Owners Sue Local Borough Over Unauthorized Stormwater Discharge
Three property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Yeadon for allegedly causing significant damage through unauthorized stormwater discharge onto their land in Delaware County.
Class action lawyers target Hershey, claim wrappers contaminated
HARRISBURG - The Hershey Company faces a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges its products contain the controversial chemicals known as PFAS.
Plaintiff Carpenter Alleges Negligence Against Swarthmore College Over Icy Campus Fall
A carpenter has filed a lawsuit against Swarthmore College after slipping on icy conditions on campus led to severe injuries including a concussion and torn rotator cuff.
Sidnee McDonald Named 2024 Volunteer of the Year by Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Department, has been named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) at its Annual Members Meeting.
Son Seeks Justice Against Multiple Entities Over Father's Drowning Incident
A tragic drowning incident has led Stephen Scott Cortellessa to file a lawsuit against multiple government entities and businesses for negligence related to safety measures at Ridley Township Municipal Marina in Pennsylvania.
Juvenile Detainee Alleges Systemic Abuse at Delaware County Facility
A lawsuit filed by Darren Richardson against Delaware County highlights shocking allegations of systemic abuse at a juvenile detention center in Pennsylvania.
Temple Law and the United Nations: Advancing Human Rights in the Digital Age
Through roles with the United Nations and other global initiatives, these scholars are turning legal theory into practice to address pressing global challenges.
Former Scranton Police Officer and School Resource Officer at Lackawanna County High School Charged with Sexually Abusing Students
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a former Lackawanna County police officer, who served as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School, has been charged with sexual abuse of five students over a period of years.
AG Henry Files Lawsuit Against Florida-Based Scammers who Allegedly Posed as Pa. Government to Target New Business Owners
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced her office has submitted for filing a lawsuit against a Florida-based company and its owners for allegedly impersonating the Pennsylvania Department of State as part of a scam to get money from owners of newly-registered businesses.
Penn’s ILE Celebrates 125th Anniversary of the DGCL by Expanding Resource Center with Historic Materials
The Institute for Law & Economics (ILE) hosts the online Delaware Corporation Law Resource Center with DGCL materials and oral histories of landmark cases.
Katayun Jaffari Named as a Recipient of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award
Katayun Jaffari, chair of the Corporate Governance and ESG Practices and co-chair of the Capital Markets & Securities Practice at Cozen O’Connor, has been named one of the recipients of Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual Diversity in Business awards.
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Challenge to TikTok Ban
“The Court’s move is surprising but also makes a great deal of sense,” said Senior Fellow and CTIC Academic Director Gus Hurwitz.