News from May 2024
Victim of daytime robbery and rape in her company office receives $6M settlement
PHILADELPHIA – This week, a Center City office building landlord agreed to pay $6 million to a woman who was brutally assaulted at work in the middle of the day because of allegedly negligent security.
Parent of 14-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted by karate instructor files suit in York County court
YORK – A 14-year-old karate student and her mother have sued the facility where the minor-plaintiff was studying martial arts, after one of its instructors allegedly sexually assaulted her and three other female students.
Applebee's counsel says allegations tied to toddler's hot fudge burns aren't specific enough
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for an Applebee’s restaurant has countered that allegations of negligence tied to a plaintiff’s daughter receiving second-degree burns from hot fudge on a chocolate cake dessert, lack requisite specificity.
Feds accuse PHEEA, student loan trusts of botching pandemic
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed suit against the trusts that administer student loans, arguing they failed to grant forbearance to debtors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania Receives $352 Million Payment from Tobacco Manufacturers for Treatment Services, Education Initiatives
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Pennsylvania received its annual payment — totaling $352,053,249.27 — from the tobacco manufacturers who signed the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with Attorneys General.
Man sues Penn Highlands Huntingdon for wrongful termination over safety complaints
Michael D. McKim sues Penn Highlands Huntingdon alleging wrongful termination after reporting safety violations and employee misclassification issues. He seeks various damages including back pay and reinstatement.
Woman sues Apple and Best Buy over defective Apple Watch causing severe burns
Doneza Smith files a lawsuit against Apple and Best Buy alleging an Apple Watch caused severe burns leading to significant injuries and financial losses.
Man sues Holovisn LLC for unpaid wages and overtime violations
A man has filed a lawsuit against Holovisn LLC alleging unpaid wages and overtime violations under federal and state laws.
Man accused of insider trading in Dick’s Sporting Goods stock
The SEC sues a man for insider trading involving Dick’s Sporting Goods stock with alleged illicit profits totaling $823,367.
Man sues St. Jude Medical and Abbott Laboratories for negligence over incorrect medical device implantation
Richard Wellington sues St. Jude Medical and Abbott Laboratories alleging negligence in implanting the wrong medical device leading to severe complications and multiple surgeries.
Man sues Indiana Borough for gender-based harassment and retaliation
Gregory B. Erwin files a lawsuit against Indiana Borough alleging gender-based harassment and retaliation under Title VII in federal court.
Woman sues 823 Donuts for pregnancy discrimination
Brianna Minicozzi sues 823 Donuts alleging sex and pregnancy-based discrimination leading to significant financial losses and emotional distress.
Man sues City of Williamsport police officer for alleged civil rights violations
A man has filed a lawsuit against a City of Williamsport police officer alleging civil rights violations and seeking damages for false arrest and excessive force.
Man alleges Omega Systems Consultants violated ADA by wrongful termination
Michael Lazin sues Omega Systems Consultants alleging wrongful termination under ADA after taking medical leave for cancer treatment.
Inmate sues multiple Pennsylvania legal entities seeking right to represent others in court
An inmate sues several Pennsylvania legal entities for the right to represent others in court without being an attorney. The case raises constitutional questions about unauthorized practice laws.
No response to summary judgment motion leads federal judge to dismiss discrimination claims
ALLENTOWN – After not responding to a prior summary judgment motion from the defense, a federal magistrate judge has dismissed claims from a Philadelphia law firm’s former office manager, a plaintiff of Hispanic origin who alleged that she and a fellow co-worker were discriminated against during their tenure because of their ethnic background.
Bike company denies liability for Pittsburgh man's fall-related injuries suffered in 2022
PITTSBURGH – A bicycle company has denied allegations of negligence and liability for the numerous bodily injuries a Pittsburgh man says he sustained, during a pair of falls off the bike he was riding in 2022.
Adams County man says DCNR refused to accommodate his asthma and other conditions, then fired him
HARRISBURG – An Adams County man formerly employed by the Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, says he was discriminated against for his asthma and mental health conditions and later fired, without his union coming to his aid.
AG Henry Announces Multi-Million Dollar Settlement to Stop Major Mobile Device Carriers from Misleading Consumers with ‘Free’ Phones, ‘Unlimited’ Data
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with several major mobile device service carriers regarding allegedly deceptive advertising practices, including claims of “unlimited” data plans and “free” phones.
Luke Sizemore among T&W's Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers of 2024
Luke Sizemore, a partner in Reed Smith’s global restructuring and insolvency practice, has been named an Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer of 2024 by Turnaround & Workouts, the firm announced.