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Estate of man sued over 2021 double murder-suicide sees case dropped
PITTSBURGH – Family members of the victims of a double homicide committed by the victims’ own son more than two years ago recently discontinued their wrongful death lawsuit against the killer’s estate.
Couple who believes healthcare group leaked raw sewage into their home obtain arbitration
PITTSBURGH – A couple who alleged that a local healthcare group flooded their basement with raw sewage and later motioned to transfer the case to the arbitration process, have seen the presiding judge honor their request.
Philly woman insists that Lansdowne seafood restaurant's negligence caused her injuries
MEDIA – A Philadelphia woman maintains that a Lansdowne seafood restaurant negligently allowed a sidewalk outside its premises to deteriorate and fall into disrepair, which caused her to fall and become seriously injured during a visit almost two years ago.
Cozen O’Connor Named to America’s Most Loved Workplaces Again
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce it has again been named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces.
Though mom alleges venomous snake bit her son, child's father denies there were snakes on the premises
SCRANTON – The mother of a New York boy alleges that two years ago, the minor child’s father negligently allowed him to be near and hold a venomous snake, which proceeded to then bite the young boy – but the boy's father denies that there were any snakes on his property at the time of the alleged incident.
Class action suit alleges boat manufacturer of violating Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
PITTSBURGH – A class action lawsuit claims that a manufacturer of sailboats and powerboats has violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, through preventing third-party professionals from performing maintenance operations on their boats, such as those purchased by the plaintiffs, without voiding the owners’ respective warranties.
Construction company again denies claims of Belle Vernon school district's suit over failed bus canopy
PITTSBURGH – A construction firm has answered litigation by denying claims brought by a Western Pennsylvania school district, one seeking compensation from the construction firm who built an entrance bus canopy at one of its elementary schools, which failed after nearly 15 years of use.
SEPTA says medical condition was not deciding factor in firing manager who couldn't take drug test
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has denied claims that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, when it allegedly terminated a manager whose medical condition prevented him from participating in drug screen testing.
Widow of man who died during cataract removal surgery pushes back on hospital's objections
MEDIA – The widow of a Clifton Heights man has pushed back on objections to her claims that her late husband died during a cataract removal surgery, because the attending physician and anesthesiologist ignored his extensive history of diagnosed medical issues and administered too much anesthesia to him, eventually leading to his death.
Jones Day's James Kitchen selected for "20 People to Know in Law" by the Pittsburgh Business Times
The Pittsburgh Business Times selected Jimmy Kitchen, a partner in the Pittsburgh Office, for their "20 People to Know in Law" list for 2023.
Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys Named ‘Life Science Stars’ In LMG Life Sciences Rankings
Four Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been recognized by LMG Life Sciences on its 2023 Life Science Stars list.
Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky Recognized in EB5 Investors Magazine ‘Top 25 Attorneys’ 2023 Issue
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration and Compliance Practice Global Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov and Shareholder Jennifer Hermansky received recognition in EB5 Investors Magazine’s “Top 25 Attorneys” issue.
Garry Taroli and Maternal & Family Health Services
In the Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Garry Taroli and his service with Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS) to address health and nutritional needs among the region’s women, children and families.
First Latina Philadelphia City Solicitor and Chief Legal Officer Diana Cortes Will Return to Morgan Lewis
A trial lawyer and former prosecutor, Diana Cortes—who currently serves as city solicitor, the City of Philadelphia’s chief legal officer—will return to Morgan Lewis to add to the firm’s deep former government roster.
Gary Samms Obtains a Unanimous Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Podiatric Surgeon
Gary Samms, Chair of both Obermayer’s Professional Liability and Catastrophic Loss Group, secured a unanimous defense verdict in Chester County on behalf of a podiatric surgeon after a six-day trial.
Senior residence claims East Allegheny School District is singling out new buyers with tax increase appeals
PITTSBURGH – A senior residential development claims that the East Allegheny School District has violated the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Uniformity Clause and the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause, by selectively filing increase appeals against the assessments of properties recently purchased by new buyers, while leaving unchanged the assessments of properties not recently sold.
Judge sustains casino's preliminary objections, in case of plaintiff patron's injuries
PITTSBURGH – For now, a state court judge has sustained preliminary objections from Rivers Casino, in a case brought by an Allegheny County man who claimed he suffered a long list of injuries when an intoxicated fellow casino patron drunkenly fell on his right leg.
Delaware County GOP Chairman wants to enjoin county and council over selection procedure for board of elections
MEDIA – Delaware County’s Republican Party Chairman is seeking an injunction preventing the County and its Council from enforcing an ordinance governing the selection of members to the local Board of Elections, allegedly because it violates state election code.
Lycoming County SPCA denies claims it failed to warn of dog's aggression
WILLIAMSPORT – The Lycoming County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has denied charges that it failed to warn a Williamsport woman that the dog she was adopting had aggressive tendencies and was liable for that dog attacking the plaintiff’s cat.
Mother of man killed in pub shooting says establishment failed to prevent her son's death
PITTSBURGH – The mother of a man killed in a shooting at a New Kensington pub nearly two years ago has filed wrongful death litigation against the establishment, for its alleged over-serving of alcoholic beverages to the shooter and overall failure to prevent her son’s death.