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Munhall man reiterates claims of being burned in an infrared sauna therapy booth
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man stands by allegations that he suffered severe burns on the tops of his feet, after a session in an infrared sauna therapy booth in a Pittsburgh business.
Judge throws out reckless investigation count in alleged molestation and rape case
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has thrown out a count for reckless investigation, in a lawsuit brought by a Western Pennsylvania man who alleged that his civil rights were violated when he was arrested for allegedly molesting and raping his stepdaughter, charges which he claimed are untrue and were recanted by the girl.
N.J. couple seeking stay of summary judgment and possible transfer of $229K fees case
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey couple accused of non-payment of more than $229,000 in legal fees from a Philadelphia law firm, are seeking to stay both a motion for summary judgment and a possible move to transfer the case to a federal court in the Garden State, based on a theory of improper venue.
Litigation stayed between estate of man suspected of bicycle theft and City of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – Litigation between the estate of a deceased man, who was tasered nine times by a local police officer due to being initially considered a suspect in a bicycle theft and who later died from his injuries, and the City of Pittsburgh has been stayed, in order for the parties to resolve the dispute.
Tyrone woman stands by fatal gas exposure claims, in face of company's denials
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that a local contractor’s negligence in piercing an underground gas main and failing to report the subsequent leak led to the death of her mother from exposure to the gas, has reiterated her claims in response to the company’s denials of liability.
Owen J. Roberts School District officials deny claims they failed protect student from molestation
ALLENTOWN – Authorities in the Owen J. Roberts School District have denied allegations that they failed to protect a Chester Springs woman from being molested by her philosophy teacher when she was a high school student in 2020.
Defendants say Fla. man's suit over alleged inequitable will distribution doesn't pass muster
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants named in a Florida man’s lawsuit over the alleged inequitable distribution of assets from his mother’s will to himself and his two siblings, have countered that the plaintiff’s suit fails to state a claim upon which relief could be granted.
Judge orders graphic designer and partner to reveal identities in sexual harassment lawsuit
SCRANTON – A federal judge has ruled that a graphic designer and her partner, who sought anonymity in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual harassment at the hands of the main plaintiff’s supervisor while working at a Monroe County resort, would be compelled to name themselves moving forward.
Plaintiff's passing leads to substitution in wrongful death suit against Geisinger Medical Center
SCRANTON – Due to the death of a plaintiff, one representing the estate of a Carbondale woman who passed away from cardiac arrest three years ago while in the care of Geisinger Medical Center, another individual has been substituted to stand in for the litigation.
Delco woman stands by claims that health care groups failed to prevent daughter's fatal OD
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman has reiterated claims that a local hospital and other medical entities committed professional medical negligence, in failing to be aware that her daughter was at risk for a drug overdose and leading to her death in the process.
Insurer settles lawsuit with natural gas company over structure fire at Penn Hills building
PITTSBURGH – Litigation brought against a natural gas company, whose alleged negligence in failing to turn off the gas supply to a Penn Hills building allegedly exacerbated the effect of a structure fire which took place at the property, has been settled.
Pilot settles carbon monoxide exposure claims with California airline, OneJet
PITTSBURGH – A pilot for a California airline who claimed he suffered medical complications resulting from negligent, prolonged carbon monoxide exposure in the planes he was flying, has settled his claims with the airline.
Wanting summary judgment, Ridley Township sees fallen library-goer's lawsuit sent to arbitration
MEDIA – After it motioned for summary judgment in a case surrounding injuries suffered by a Woodlyn woman, who claimed an accumulation of water on the sidewalk at her local public library caused her to fall onto her left knee, Ridley Township has seen the action remanded to arbitration.
Physical therapy firm argues clients who contracted COVID-19 are liable for their own injuries
PITTSBURGH – An at-home physical therapist and her employer contends that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020, was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered.
Daughters of deceased Delco nursing home resident settle wrongful death suit for $20K
MEDIA – The daughters of a Delaware County nursing home resident who contended that improper care from facility staff directly caused their mother’s death, have settled their claims with the nursing home company for $20,000.
U.S. Navy veteran who allegedly suffered vision loss after surgery in VA hospital settles case
PITTSBURGH – A U.S. Navy veteran who alleged that sub-standard care he received at his local Veterans Affairs hospital resulted in his suffering permanent vision loss and damage, is settling his claims with the federal government.
Patient second-degree burns after nursing staff put hot cloths on her wound
PITTSBURGH — A patient alleges she suffered second-degree burns after nursing staff placed hot wash cloths on her wound during her post-op recovery at Forbes Hospital.
Suit: Nursing home's neglect led to death of plaintiff's mother in April 2020
MEDIA – A Delaware County woman alleges that due to a nursing facility’s neglect, her mother suffered a series of illnesses that ultimately resulted in her untimely death two years ago.
Delco neighbors settle nuisance claims with nearby crush materials contractor business
MEDIA – A group of Delaware County neighbors who alleged that an adjacent contractor’s materials-crushing operations were creating a private and public nuisance and violating a local township ordinance for noise and air quality, recently settled their claims with that contractor.
Doctor dismissed from Va. woman's negligence suit alleging improper delivery caused her Erb's Palsy
HARRISBURG – One doctor has been conditionally dismissed from negligence litigation brought by a Virginia woman, who alleged her Erb’s Palsy and arm and shoulder injuries were the result of her being delivered in a hazardous and dangerous manner in a Pennsylvania hospital.