News from August 2024
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Manufacturer And Union
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Styropek USA Inc.and United Steelworkers District10 Local14693alleging racial age,and disability discrimination.The plaintiff seeks damages after being wrongfully terminated following COVID-19 related vision loss despite medical clearance to return to work.
Plaintiff Alleges Healthcare Company Violated Disability Rights
Courtney Andress has filed a lawsuit against KPH Healthcare Services Inc., alleging violations of disability rights under ADA after being terminated due to absences related to chronic health conditions.
Circuit split: Third says Roundup weedkiller doesn't need Pa. cancer warning
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court’s concurrence with the makers of weedkiller Roundup, in opining that federal law preempts Pennsylvania law requiring Monsanto include a cancer warning on its label, sets up a possible review by the Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split.
Motorcyclist Sues Multiple Entities Over Severe Injuries Caused by Falling Tree
Eric Konvolinka has filed a lawsuit against Phillips Land Fill & Slag Inc., PennDot, Kennedy Township, and ten unidentified defendants after suffering severe injuries when a tree fell on him while riding his motorcycle on State Route 51 in Pennsylvania. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and emotional distress.
Woman Sues Multiple Healthcare Providers Over Alleged Medical Negligence
Heather Bowers has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers including Penn Highlands Healthcare alleging severe medical negligence following a series of botched surgeries that led to significant health complications including sepsis. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50k from each defendant involved.
Patient Sues Healthcare Providers Over Alleged Negligence Following Spinal Surgery
Michael A Hansom alleges that inadequate post-surgical care led to severe infections and prolonged hospitalizations following spinal surgeries performed by Dr Vincent J Miele at UPMC Mercy in early 2023
Plaintiff injured employee sues Defendants for vicious dog attack
Deborah Morabito has filed a lawsuit against Todd and Christine Locklin following a brutal attack by their German Shepherd outside her workplace in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Delaware Resident Alleges Negligence Against Pennsylvania Company Over Unsafe Premises
Nadine Brinson has filed a lawsuit against AV Siding LLC alleging negligence after she sustained severe injuries from tripping over a defective paver stone on their property last year.
Local Resident Sues Multiple Entities Over Negligent Road Maintenance Leading To Severe Injuries
Euphrosyne Schwartz has filed a lawsuit against several entities including Riggs Distler & Company and Upper Darby Township for negligent road maintenance that led to severe injuries while walking along Lombardy Road. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for physical pain and emotional distress caused by their alleged failure to properly repair and maintain the road.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against UPMC Entities Following Surgical Mishap
Ashley and Shawn Fullum have filed a lawsuit against several UPMC entities alleging severe medical negligence during a surgical procedure that resulted in serious injuries for Ashley.Fullums seek compensatory damages for physical,suffering,and loss consortium
Healthcare Provider Sued Over Negligence Leading To Elderly Woman’s Death
A tragic incident involving an elderly woman's death has led her daughter to file a lawsuit against a healthcare service provider and one of its employees for negligence. The plaintiff seeks over $50,000 in damages citing wrongful death due to inadequate care provided by Shadai Healthcare Services LLC.
Fort Pitt Society says member stole its money
PITTSBURGH - A woman is accused of stealing funds from the Fort Pitt Society to use for her own purposes.
Pa. DHS sued by 20 alleging sexual abuse at juvenile detention facilities
HARRISBURG - The state Department of Human Services faces a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual abuse of juveniles at detention facilities.
Lawsuit between rival firms over 'Education Lawyers' trademark will proceed
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation brought by a Philadelphia law firm which seeks review of an order which struck down its attempt to cancel a Bucks County-based firm’s trademark surrounding the phrase “Education Lawyers,” in reference to both of their areas of legal expertise, will proceed after a federal judge denied the defense’s motion to dismiss the case.
Bucks County cut corners to file climate change lawsuit, oil industry says
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Picturesque Bucks County, Pa., decided to do something about climate change itself earlier this year when it hired private lawyers on a contingency-fee basis to sue 14 of the world’s largest oil companies.
Eight Troutman Pepper Attorneys Named to US 2024 Benchmark 40 & Under List
Eight Troutman Pepper partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 U.S. 40 & Under List.
Due process claim survives in murder suspect's wrongful conviction case in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has partially granted a dismissal motion from the City of Philadelphia and retained claims of due process violations, conspiracy and Monell violations, in a civil rights suit brought by a man once convicted of murder, but whose conviction was overturned three years ago.
Thomas Wilkinson Appointed to the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Thomas Wilkinson, a member of the firm’s Legal Profession Services practice, has been appointed to the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility for a three-year term from 2024-2027.
Investors in long-standing Mariner East pipeline class action receive split ruling
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania federal judge has issued a split summary judgment ruling in a long-standing class action securities fraud lawsuit, pitting a group of investors versus the company behind the Mariner East pipelines and several of its executives.
47 Attorneys Are Joining Polsinelli in Major Lateral Move, Expanding Several Key Practices and Launching Polsinelli’s Philadelphia Office
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to share more details about the group of attorneys that is joining the firm to establish its new Philadelphia office and expand key practices in other markets.