News from August 2024
From Persecution to Protection: Troutman Pepper Attorneys Take on Pro Bono Immigration Matters, Addressing Acute Needs
In the field of immigration law, the need for counsel is acute and often unfulfilled. Complex immigration laws and enforcement practices make it challenging for many immigrants, even those with the most compelling cases, to secure their right to stay in the U.S.
Fracas at school leads social media personality to sue Gateway School District
PITTSBURGH - A history of problems with the Gateway School District has culminated in a lawsuit brought by a woman alleging she was retaliated against for her social media activities.
Dinsmore Successfully Defends Infrastructure Company in Tragic Wrongful Death Case
After three years of intense litigation, a Dinsmore team of attorneys led by Pittsburgh-based partner John Berry secured summary judgment for its client in a multi-million dollar wrongful death case.
Deck railing failed, says wrongful death lawsuit against contractor
PITTSBURGH - A contractor faces wrongful death litigation after a railing on a deck built by it allegedly wasn't secure, leading a man to fall to his death.
Penn Hills cop says he was treated unfairly because of his race
PITTSBURGH - A Penn Hills cop suspended for looking up his own license plate says Caucasian officers weren't subjected to that treatment.
Ohio brewery sues Pennsylvania over trade barriers
HARRISBURG - The Ohio brewer Urban Artifact is arguing in federal court that Pennsylvania's restrictions on deliveries by out-of-staters are illegal.
Lawsuit: Threatened man beaten instead by Philadelphia cops
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia cops are accused of using excessive force when responding to a late-night argument in a parking lot.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Rehab Facility Resulting in Wrongful Death
A new lawsuit filed by Robert Sharp accuses a local rehabilitation center of gross negligence leading to the wrongful death of his sister Marjorie Carroll. The complaint details multiple instances of inadequate care at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center resulting in severe health deterioration for Ms. Carroll before her passing away on September 14th.
Pittsburgh Resident Sues Property Owner and Gas Company Over Severe Sidewalk Injury
Raymond Eddy has filed a lawsuit against 300-302 Butler Street LLC and People’s Natural Gas Company after sustaining severe injuries from an unsecured gas cap cover on a Pittsburgh sidewalk. The complaint details extensive medical issues resulting from the incident and accuses both companies of negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Court vacates appointment of indefinite guardian ad litem to incapacitated woman
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has vacated a ruling from the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Orphans’ Court, and in so doing, also vacated the guardian ad litem (GAL) appointment for an incapacitated elderly woman subject to that “unauthorized” arrangement for more than three years.
Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel: Tactics for Handling "Bad" Behavior on August 6, 2024
Jillian Flax will present “Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel: Tactics for Handling "Bad" Behavior” for the American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education.
Mother Sues Auto Service Companies Over Son's Fatal Crash
Joyce Cooper has filed a lawsuit against Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC, Lithia Moon-V LLC d/b/a Volkswagen of Moon Township, and PennDOT following her son Luke's fatal car crash allegedly caused by negligent tire servicing and poor road conditions.
Patient Alleges Severe Negligence by UPMC Emergency Doctors
A couple has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Hamot alleging severe medical negligence resulting in life-threatening complications for Donald Bihler after an emergency room visit in August 2022 went awry due to alleged lapses by attending physicians.
Factory Worker Sues Chocolate Manufacturer Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Delaware County resident has filed a lawsuit against Barry Callebaut USA after slipping on cocoa butter at their factory resulting in severe injuries. Shehera Ahmed-Coleman's complaint highlights negligence by failing to maintain safe conditions for workers.
Former Resident Alleges Negligence Led to Sexual Assaults at Senior Living Facility
A former resident has filed a lawsuit against Asbury Health Center d/b/a Asbury Heights and UPMC Senior Communities Inc., alleging severe negligence resulting in multiple sexual assaults during her stay at their facility. Represented by Ryan J. Duty from Senior Justice Law Firm, Dorothy Ibe seeks compensatory and punitive damages exceeding $50,000.
Financial Advisor Sues National Securities Law Firm Over Defamation Claims
Michael A. Battalini and his company have filed a defamation lawsuit against KlaymanToskes PA for publishing allegedly false information about them online. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages plus punitive awards.
Family Sues Multiple Healthcare Providers Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Fetal Demise
In a heartbreaking lawsuit filed in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas,
a family accuses several healthcare providers including doctors from UPMC
and Washington Health System over alleged negligence resulting in
the death of their unborn child.
Widow Sues Healthcare Providers Over Husband's Untreated UTI Leading To Death
Deborah A. Olszewski has filed a lawsuit against Greenery Operating LLC and Quest Diagnostics Venture LLC following her husband's death from untreated urosepsis stemming from a mismanaged UTI diagnosis at their facilities.
Nursing Home Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligence
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a nursing home and its management companies by Melissa Benedetto over alleged negligence leading to her mother's death after a fall at the facility earlier this year.
Couple Sues Major Medical Corporations Over Pelvic Mesh Complications
A Perryopolis couple has filed a lawsuit against major medical corporations including Ethicon Inc., Ethicon LLC, Johnson & Johnson along with healthcare providers alleging severe complications from a pelvic mesh implant. They seek compensatory and punitive damages for ongoing physical and emotional suffering due to alleged negligence in design and insufficient risk disclosure.