News from August 2024
Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Author ABA Banking On It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Aaron Krauss, Brett Watson, and Josephine Bahn, members of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, have authored chapters of the American Bar Association’s latest book, Banking on It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks.
Allison Sizemore named to Pittsburgh Magazine/PUMP's 40 Under 40 class
Allison Warden Sizemore, a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group and chair of its U.S. Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group, has been named a member of the 2024 Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 Class, co-sponsored by Pittsburgh Magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP).
Lawsuit: Hersheypark slide dangerous, caused rider to bash head
HARRISBURG - A rider on a Hersheypark water slide says she suffered a concussion due to its design defect.
Lawsuit: Philly cop's 'illicit activities' sent innocent man to jail
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man is suing the city for the years he spent in jail for a crime he was ultimately found not guilty of.
Court rules against hospital patient who fell off toilet; Defendants said injuries were pre-existing
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a Bradford County court’s ruling to grant summary judgment dismissal to a hospital faced with litigation after a patient fell from a bedside toilet and allegedly suffered serious injuries.
Delco juvenile facility faces sexual abuse lawsuit
MEDIA - Delaware County faces a lawsuit from several individuals who allege physical, emotional and sexual abuse at its juvenile detention facility.
Wife protected from testifying as to alleged sexual abuse of minor by late husband
HARRISBURG – A majority complement of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a Montgomery County court’s decision to compel a wife’s deposition testimony regarding conversations with her now-deceased husband, rejecting her assertion of the spousal confidential communications privilege.
State of the Economy on August 13, 2024
The program will feature a presentation on the current state of the economy by Ryotaro Tashiro, outreach economist and adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Land Use and Zoning in Pennsylvania: From Application to Appeal on August 13, 2024
Bob Careless will present the topic "Challenging or Appealing a Land Use Decision" as part of NBI's live course, "Land Use and Zoning in Pennsylvania: From Application to Appeal".
Patron Sues Amusement Park Operator Over Waterslide Injury
Laurie L. Quattrocchi has filed a lawsuit against Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company and ProSlide Technology Inc., claiming negligence after suffering a concussion on a waterslide at Hersheypark last year. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and ongoing suffering due to alleged failures in safety protocols and ride design.
PrimeCare Medical Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Medication Mishap Leading to Inmate’s Death
Kelly Wilson has filed a lawsuit against PrimeCare Medical Inc., alleging negligence in administering medication which led to her father's death while he was incarcerated at Mercer County Jail. The case underscores critical issues regarding healthcare management within correctional facilities.
Plaintiff alleges Townfair PA Station LLC’s Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A Pennsylvania resident is suing Townfair PA Station LLC for allegedly failing to maintain safe premises resulting in severe injuries from a fall on defective pavement at their Indiana location. The plaintiff seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and suffering.
Woman Sues Upper Darby Township Over Negligent Sidewalk Maintenance
Nia Comitcher has filed a lawsuit against several parties including Upper Darby Township for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries from a defective sidewalk condition. The case seeks damages covering medical expenses, loss of earnings, and more.
Retaliation claims dismissed from former Allegheny County Jail officer who refused COVID vax
PITTSBURGH – A federal court in Pittsburgh has dismissed retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but preserved a discrimination claim lodged under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, in litigation brought by a former Allegheny County Jail corrections officer who lost her job for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Death of neglected, abused 12-year-old boy isn't Lebanon County's fault
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Lebanon County, the murderers of a 12-year-old boy and other entities the plaintiff believed did not do enough to prevent the death of her son.
Transgender Phila. firefighter can sue insurer over affirmation surgery costs
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has determined that while Independence Blue Cross did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance, claims that it may have violated the Affordable Care Act when it blocked a transgender firefighter from receiving insurance cover to pay for gender-affirmation surgery, will remain in the case.
Nicole Aiken-Shaban named to Trailblazers in Health Care listing
Nicole Aiken-Shaban, a Philadelphia-based partner who is focused on health care regulatory matters and transactions at global law firm Reed Smith, has been named to City & State Pennsylvania's inaugural Trailblazers in Health Care 2024 listing.
Governance: Corporate Counsel’s Interface with the Board and Management on August 8, 2024
Kathy Jaffari will speak on a panel with the American Bar Association (ABA) that addresses organizational and operational challenges facing corporate counsel, both internal and external.
Brad Rostolsky Recognized on City & State’s 2024 ‘Trailblazers in Health Care’ List
Brad M. Rostolsky, a shareholder in the Health Care & FDA Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Philadelphia office, was named to City & State’s 2024 “Trailblazers in Health Care” list.
Human shield case: Judge dismisses most claims from bystander shot at Philly bar
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has dismissed the majority of claims brought by a man who was shot inside a sports bar when trained violence de-escalators used him as a human shield, when attempting to defuse an armed altercation with another patron.