News from July 2024
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over shooting at Pittsburgh hookah lounge
PITTSBURGH - An Allegheny County lawsuit says an innocent bystander was shot and killed at a hookah lounge known to feature nude models.
Class action targets interest fees on Bridge It loans
PITTSBURGH - A company offering cash advances now faces class action litigation alleging its return on investment violates usury laws.
Haverford College fights lawsuit from Jews alleging anti-Semitism on campus
PHILADELPHIA – Haverford College seeks to dismiss litigation brought by five of its Jewish students who alleged they faced anti-Semitism on campus, for what it feels is the plaintiffs’ failure to state claims upon which relief could be granted.
2024 Labor and Employment Supreme Court Roundup: The Cases That Affect the Workplace on July 24, 2024
In the 2023-24 term, the Supreme Court has once again issued several landmark decisions that will affect the workplace and every American.
Gary Samms Discusses His Defense Verdict Win in $12M Infant Death Case in The Legal Intelligencer
Gary Samms, Chair of Obermayer’s Professional Liability Practice Group and the Catastrophic Loss Group, was quoted on July 2, 2024, in The Legal Intelligencer regarding the defense verdict in a $12 million infant death case
Man in sleep study sues over alleged sexual proposition, touching by technician
MEDIA - A technician performing a sleep study repeatedly touched his patient's penis and offered oral sex, a new lawsuit says.
Dunmore Schools sued after sexually explicit film of student is passed around
SCRANTON - The parents of a student at Dunmore Middle School have sued the district after they say a sexually explicit video of him was allowed to be shared by students.
Judge upholds $397K arbitration award, ending case over solar energy production technology
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has affirmed a $397,000 arbitration award previously granted to a small Pennsylvania chemical company’s domestic and international competitors – a pair of companies that the plaintiff alleged had conspired to steal patented technology it created, whose primary use would be to generate solar energy.
Data Brokers Unveiled: How to Vet and Choose Wisely on July 23, 2024
Join us for an insightful webinar where three distinguished privacy counsels will share their expertise on selecting data brokers responsibly.
Plaintiffs sue convenience store chain over negligence resulting in severe injuries
A couple has filed a lawsuit against Speedway LLC after an unsecured cooler door at one of its stores fell on Nakia Cartegena causing severe injuries. The suit seeks over $75,000 in damages for medical expenses and loss of consortium among other claims.
Texas Resident Sues Pharmaceutical Giant Over Severe Side Effects From Diabetes Drug
A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly alleging severe injuries from using their diabetes medication Mounjaro. The plaintiff claims inadequate warnings about serious gastrointestinal side effects led to his hospitalization.
Customer sues retail giant Marshalls over slip-and-fall injury
Lois Grasberger has filed a lawsuit against Marshalls after suffering serious injuries from slipping on a wet floor in one of their stores. The case alleges negligence on part of Marshalls for failing to maintain safe premises and seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
New Jersey Resident Sues Pennsylvania Property Owners Over Negligence Leading To Injury
Linda Spinale has filed a lawsuit against Keith Klaus and Lisa Klaus alleging negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a fall on their property in West Chester Pennsylvania . Filed on July11 ,2024 ,the complaint seeks damages including medical expenses lost income among other reliefs
Plaintiff sues Healthcare Facility Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Laurell Harbour has filed a lawsuit against Da Vita Kidney Care and REA Ventures II Limited Partnership for negligence resulting in severe injuries after tripping over an unmarked hazard in their parking lot. She seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses and other related losses.
Pharmaceutical Giant Sued Over Alleged Severe Side Effects from Diabetes Drug
Lydia Adams has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk alleging severe injuries resulting from her use of their diabetes medication Ozempic. The suit claims that Novo Nordisk failed to adequately warn users about serious gastrointestinal risks associated with the drug.
Business Visitor Sues Property Owner Over Severe Dog Attack
Robert Fox has filed a lawsuit against Matthew Thomas following a severe dog attack during a business visit on May 18th at Thomas's property in Springville, PA. Represented by Stark & Stark attorneys R. Tyler Tomlinson and Nicole Durso, Fox seeks damages exceeding $75k for alleged negligence under both common law principles and Pennsylvania Dog Law violations.
Motion for fees granted in COVID-19 education suit versus Gannon University
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status – and then settled the case for $1.1 million – has been granted his requested attorney’s fees and other costs, totaling more than $371,000.
Fox Rothschild Represents Operational AI Company Verta in Acquisition by Cloudera
Fox Rothschild Corporate attorneys Nevena Simidjiyska and Kristen Kelbon represented Verta, an industry-leading operational AI company, in its sale to Cloudera, a global provider of data lakehouse solutions for large enterprises.
Federal judge remands whistleblower suit against School District of Philadelphia to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has remanded a case from a man who alleged that the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) failed to accommodate his autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities and retaliated against him for investigating potential ethical violations, among other claims, to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Legal 500 Recognizes Seven Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 16 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its 2024 Legal Guide
The Legal 500 United States named Cozen O’Connor’s Aviation, Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Maritime, and Mergers & Acquisitions practices and Cozen O’Connor attorneys Scott Bettridge, Raymond DeLuca, Michael Deutsch, Geoffrey Ferrer, Bruce Ficken, Jonathon Foglia, David Heffernan, Matthew Howell, James Kwartnik, Robert Magovern, Jeffrey Mullen, Patrick Rizzi, Rachel Schwartz, Josh Stein, Jeff Vogel, and Rachel Welford to its 2024 Legal Guide.