News from May 2024
Feds, states refuse to join drug-testing lab's whistleblower lawsuit over Zantac
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The federal government and more than two dozen states won't help a drug-testing lab whose research has jumpstarted mass torts and is purporting to represent their interests over Zantac paid for by their health care programs.
Lawsuit says Sadsbury Park lifeguard was on her phone while minor was drowning
MEDIA - A father is suing several entities after his child was left drowning for two minutes as a lifeguard didn't notice because she was on her phone.
Company fights Philadelphia's punishment for handing out flyers to homeowners
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia faces a class action lawsuit that says its fines assessed to companies that deliver handbills to homeowners is excessive.
Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Alleged Unlawful Eviction Practices
Eva Anderson has filed a lawsuit against Kenneth Baritz Esq., Baritz Law Associates LLC, and PMC Property Group Inc., alleging violations of federal debt collection laws and local rental regulations. The case highlights issues surrounding tenant rights and property management responsibilities in Philadelphia.
Man sues University of Pittsburgh Physicians for negligence leading to mother's death
A man has filed a lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh Physicians alleging negligence after his mother fell during a medical visit leading to her death.
Woman sues Major League Baseball and Pittsburgh Pirates for negligence after injury at PNC Park
A woman is suing Major League Baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates for negligence after being injured by a baseball at PNC Park. She seeks damages for her severe injuries sustained during a game on June 17, 2022.
Man sues neighbors for negligence after dog attack
A man is suing his neighbors for over $50,000 after their dog attacked him and his pet in Allegheny County.
Parents Sue UPMC Children's Hospital for Negligence Leading to Son's Severe Medical Complications
A Pennsylvania couple sues UPMC Children's Hospital alleging negligence in their son's treatment led to severe complications from bacterial meningitis resulting in multiple strokes and other lasting injuries.
Erie charter school denies retaliation and hostile work environment claims from Black security guard
ERIE – An Erie charter school has denied all liability alleged by a Black security guard, who claimed she was faced retaliation after reporting unwelcome advances from the school principal.
Plaintiffs struck by wooden beam in Lancaster hotel restaurant want to formally identify Doe defendants
LANCASTER – Counsel for a pair of plaintiffs, one local and one from South Carolina, who claimed they were struck by a wooden beam which fell from the ceiling as they were dining inside a local Marriott hotel restaurant request the Court’s permission to assign identities to five of their named Doe defendants.
Hispanic woman who alleged she faced discrimination at Salvation Army store settles her case
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County woman of Hispanic origin who alleged she faced discriminatory treatment from employees while shopping at a Scranton store location of the Salvation Army, has settled her case.
Man sues UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside for medical malpractice over severe pressure ulcer
A man has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside alleging medical malpractice after developing a severe pressure ulcer during hospitalization following brain surgery.
Couple sues St. Clair Memorial Hospital for negligence after woman suffers severe injuries from fall
A couple has sued St. Clair Memorial Hospital for negligence after the woman suffered severe injuries from a fall during her stay at the facility.
Woman sues Gleason Medical Associates for wrongful death due to medication error
Jayne Rhodes files a lawsuit against Gleason Medical Associates alleging wrongful death due to improper medication prescription leading to Baclofen toxicity.
Woman sues neighbor for negligence after dog attack
A woman is suing her neighbor for over $50K in damages after being attacked by his dog.
Man sues Harrah's Philadelphia Casino for negligence after slip-and-fall incident
A man is suing Harrah's Philadelphia Casino for over $50,000 after slipping on a wet floor and sustaining severe injuries.
Troutman Pepper 4th Circ. Win Confirms Derivative Sovereign Immunity for Student Loan Servicer
Troutman Pepper prevailed in a decision on behalf of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), one of the country’s leading providers of student financial aid services.
Jones Day wins Pennsylvania Litigation Department of the Year and Best Law Firm Mentor Awards
Jones Day was named by ALM/Law.com as the top Litigation Department, and Mike Ginsberg, a partner in the Insurance Recovery Practice in the Pittsburgh Office, was named Best Law Firm Mentor in the 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
Oil and Gas Insights into Unclaimed Property on May 23, 2024
Unclaimed property compliance in the oil and gas industry continually presents challenges to holders in an ever changing and volatile environment.
Troutman Pepper Takes Home Five Pennsylvania Legal Awards
Troutman Pepper received five awards during the Legal Intelligencer’s Pennsylvania Legal Awards ceremony on May 15, 2024: Law Firm Innovators; Distinguished Leader - Joan Arnold; Young Attorney of the Year + Lawyers on the Fast Track (Large Firm) - Zachary Torres-Fowler; and Unsung Heroes - Andrew Medeiros.