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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia fights age discrimination lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and other agencies have filed a motion for summary judgment in opposing an employment discrimination action filed by an anesthesiologist who believes he suffered age and disability-related unfair treatment.
Doctors aim to have negligence counts thrown out after lawsuit alleged surgery-gone-wrong
PHILADELPHIA – Medical professionals involved in a surgery that is alleged to have resulted in his wife’s death from internal bleeding are seeking to dismiss negligence counts from the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the patient’s husband.
Chester County Sports Arena says coronavirus closures should activate its business interruption insurance
PHILADELPHIA – A sports facility in Chester County that has laid off around 30 workers joins the growing legion of businesses pursuing legal action against their insurance companies for allegedly not providing it business interruption coverage during closures connected to the coronavirus.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees Attorney Frank Donaghue to Moderate Gaming Webinar on May 7
Frank Donaghue, Of Counsel with McNees Wallace & Nurick, will moderate a panel of experts on the compelling topic The Expansion of iGaming in North America; What Might the Future Hold? Thursday, May 7, 8 a.m. PST
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Sponsoring Venture Summit Virtual Connect
Pepper Hamilton is the Coaching Sponsor of the Venture Summit Virtual Connect conference taking place from May 5–7, 2020. Presented by youngStartup Ventures, VS.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Updates on Key Forms of Relief for Healthcare Companies in Response to COVID-19
Please join McGuireWoods for a webinar to discuss key developments in relief programs, such as HHS’ provider relief fund and the Paycheck Protection Program, that are relevant to healthcare companies.
ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP: Health Care Practice Chair Bruce Armon Selected as Top Author by Jd Supra's 2020 Readers Choice Awards
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, a full-service law firm with over 400 attorneys in 16 offices, today announced that Health Care Practice Chair Bruce Armon was recognized as a top author by JD Supra's 2020 Readers Choice Awards.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney Brady Announces $42K Grant to Address COVID-19 Pandemic in the City of Altoona
U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced that the City of Altoona Pennsylvania, received $42,842 in Department of Justice grants to purchase supplies that are essential for responding to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Court activity on May 2: Michael Ellis vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael Ellis against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 2.
Court activity on May 2: Joyce Roberts vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joyce Roberts against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 2.
Court activity on May 2: Carol Faulkenberry vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carol Faulkenberry against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 2.
Court activity on May 2: James Snead vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by James Snead against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 2.
Court activity on May 2: Darragh Connie vs Mckesson Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Darragh Connie against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp. on May 2.
Superior Court says lower court abused its discretion to block physician from testifying
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court has found that a lower court abused its discretion when it refused to allow a physician to testify regarding the standard of care.
Couple who say son suffered lead poisoning at Philly school also want landlord included in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The parents of a local child who allegedly suffered from toxic lead exposure at his Philadelphia elementary school are opposing the dismissal of their landlord from their lawsuit, according to a recent filing in the action.
Pa. federal court retains Medicare fraud allegations against CVS
PHILADELPHIA – CVS cannot dodge allegations it violated the False Claims Act and tried to defraud Medicare of billions of dollars by providing false price reports for prescription drugs, according to a Pennsylvania federal court.
Dissenting Superior Court judge says majority 'fudges' evidence in decision
HARRISBURG – One member of a Superior Court of Pennsylvania triune panel dissented from the majority decision in a civil action case, on the grounds that the majority used unsubstantiated hearsay to “fudge” the time when an appeal notice was received – a point upon which the validity of the entire appeal itself rested.
Case activity for JTH Tax LLC vs Anna Antohin on May 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by JTH Tax LLC against Anna Antohin, Fenix Holdings LLC, Liberty Business Solutions Inc., Liberty Taxpro Education Corp. and Tom Hauke on May 1.
Case activity for Thomas Bryda vs Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. on May 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Bryda against Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. on May 1.
Case activity for Donald Hann vs The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on May 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donald Hann against The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on May 1.