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News published on Pennsylvania Record in February 2025

PENNSYLVANIA RECORD

Monday, February 3, 2025

News from February 2025


Lawyers supporting J&J's $9B talc settlement seek protection from rival firms

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON - Law firms that want Johnson & Johnson's massive talc bankruptcy plan approved object to the nature of a probe by lawyers who want it rejected, as the fight for votes continues ahead of a key hearing.

Pittsburgh Resident Sues City and Non-Profit Over Negligence Leading to Injury

By Pennsylvania Record |
Meta Jones has taken legal action against the City of Pittsburgh and The Kingsley Association following an injury she sustained from a fall on an uneven sidewalk during roadwork activities.

Plaintiff alleges debt collector misrepresentation by financial services company

By Pennsylvania Record |
Adam Halloran has taken legal action against Jefferson Capital Systems for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by reporting inaccurate credit information despite being informed that the debts were disputed.

Customer Alleges Grocery Chain Negligence Led to Severe Injuries

By Pennsylvania Record |
Marla Oatneal has filed a lawsuit against Giant Eagle Inc., claiming negligence after slipping on a liquid spill at their Pittsburgh store resulted in severe injuries.

Columbia Gas alleges negligence by Pittsburgh resident over costly infrastructure damage

By Pennsylvania Record |
Columbia Gas has filed a lawsuit against Steven Chatham for allegedly damaging its gas mains during unauthorized excavation work in Pittsburgh.

Pa. company loses $7M appeal for not paying travel time

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania home health care company has lost its appeal of a $7 million ruling that found it should have paid its employees for the time they spent driving to clients' homes.

The First Generation Law Society General Body Meeting on February 4, 2025

By The Penn Record |
The First Generation Law Society is having its first General Body Meeting of the Spring semester! Join us for snacks, sharing first-gen moments, and a look at what's to come.

Accountability Before International Courts

By The Penn Record |
Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Senior Fellow at Penn Carey Law and CEDAW member, worked closely with Hon. Nicole Amaline, former French Minister to include language on gender apartheid in the General Recommendation 40 of the CEDAW.

Unlocking Opportunities: How Widener Law Commonwealth's Trial Admissions Program Transforms Legal Aspirations into Careers

By The Penn Record |
Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Trial Admissions Program, known as TAP, offers a unique pathway to law school for students who are determined to study the law but are challenged by traditional admission procedures that focus largely on LSAT scores or undergraduate grades.