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Pa. State Police in Chambersburg dismissed from woman’s excessive force case
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police and two state troopers are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit from a Chambersburg woman, who alleged she was subjected to excessive force during a DUI traffic stop arrest by five state troopers in January 2019.
Brookfield Properties says plaintiff is to blame for injuries on Three Rivers Heritage Trail
PITTSBURGH – Brookfield Properties has denied liability for injuries suffered by a Canonsburg man when he fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, alleging that he was comparatively negligent for the circumstances at issue.
Objections argument in construction inspector's employment dispute looks to be continued
PITTSBURGH – A construction company’s arguments that it did not retaliate against one of its inspectors or violate the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, after he reported discrepancies pertaining to whether or not groundwater on a job site was categorized as “contaminated,” will be continued due to stipulated agreement of counsel for both parties.
Man alleges elevator at VA medical center dropped from seventh floor
PHILADELPHIA — A man alleges he suffered injuries after an elevator at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia dropped from the seventh floor.
Correctional facility kitchen worker claims defective floor grating caused his fall
MEDIA — A subcontractor worker at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility is alleging negligence after the floor grates in the kitchen gave way and caused his injuries.
Pittsburgh travel agency denies liability in fatal anniversary trip to St. Martin
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh travel agency has denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the drowning death of the plaintiff’s wife, during a vacation the two had taken to St. Martin to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
Upper Chichester Police Department counters assault and excessive force allegations
PHILADELPHIA – The Upper Chichester Township Police Department and several of its members have denied responsibility for assault and excessive force allegations lodged by a Delaware County man, in connection with an incident which occurred two years ago.
Son sues Italian restaurant after mother breaks hip stepping out of booth, and later dies
PITTSBURGH – A man whose mother had an injurious fall at a local Italian restaurant nearly two years ago, which led her to suffer a broken hip and eventually die, has filed a wrongful death suit against the establishment.
City of Pittsburgh fire investigator who suffered electrocution claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A City of Pittsburgh fire investigator alleges he suffered electrocution after Duquesne Light Company failed to recognize a live wire at the scene of a fire.
Lawsuit: Woman suffers injuries after bedroom ceiling collapsed
MEDIA — The owner and property manager of a residence in Chester are facing a negligence claim after the bedroom ceiling collapsed on top of a woman.
Jenkintown class action attorney takes readers into the world of “Filthy Rich Lawyers”
PHILADELPHIA – A local attorney’s 25-year foray into the world of class action litigation serves as the inspiration for a new, satirical legal thriller series titled “Filthy Rich Lawyers.”
Man who alleged malicious prosecution for murder he was later exonerated for, settles claims
ERIE – A Pennsylvania man who alleged he was erroneously arrested for homicide by Oil City police authorities in 2019 and caused to serve the better part of two years in prison, for a crime in which it was later proven that he did not commit, has settled his claims for malicious prosecution.
Physical therapy group's counsel seeks sanctions after alleged lack of discovery cooperation
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for an at-home physical therapist and her employer who previously contended 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, now seek sanctions from plaintiff counsel for an alleged lack of response to discovery requests.
West Penn Hospital gets its objections denied in case of baby boy who suffered brain damage
PITTSBURGH – West Penn Hospital and its affiliated companies, who disavowed any and all liability for negligence which allegedly caused a baby boy to develop severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy after his delivery, have had their preliminary objections denied.
Environmental protestors reiterate assault claims against Chester's mayor and council members
PHILADELPHIA – Two individuals who participated in an “Environmental Justice Day” march hold true to claims that they were assaulted on that occasion by Chester government officials, including the mayor and two members of borough council.
Philadelphia settles parking tow relocation claims with two plaintiffs for $30K
PHILADELPHIA – Two plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit versus the City of Philadelphia, suing over claims that its vehicle towing relocation program both fails to abide by due process and provide adequate notice or fair procedures for owners to locate and recover their vehicles after they have been moved, have been compensated to the tune of $15,000 each.
Lawsuit over school bus sexual assault dismissed; Plaintiff can try again
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice litigation from a woman who alleged that the school bus sexual assault she endured as a middle school student was the fault of her school, which was said to have disregarded the alleged assailant’s history of prior assaults and violated her constitutional rights in the process.
Suit over injurious fall at Oxford Valley Mall’s JCPenney store removed to federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man who suffered severe injuries in a fall at the JCPenney store in Langhorne’s Oxford Valley Mall, one which he and his wife allege was the fault of both JCPenney and the mall’s ownership, has seen his case removed from state court to federal court.
Nursing facility employee says weekend staff were underpaid and targeted with false advertising
PITTSBURGH – A nursing home employee alleges that the managing companies of the facility have engaged in false advertising and categorical underpayment of their “Weekend Warrior”-level staff.
Ex-Pond Lehocky attorney who said firm fired him after cancer diagnosis settles claims
PHILADELPHIA – A former Pond Lehocky attorney who claimed he was terminated for seeking accommodations during his bout with testicular cancer has reached a settlement in his litigation.