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Bethel Park couple continue to say they contracted COVID-19 from therapist not using PPE
PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park couple have held to their claims that an at-home physical therapist’s negligence in conducting therapy without making use of personal protective equipment, led to both of them contracting COVID-19.
Salvation Army store in Scranton denies discrimination claim brought by Hispanic woman
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County woman of Hispanic origin alleges she faced discriminatory treatment from employees while shopping at a Scranton store location of the Salvation Army, while the store counters that was not the case.
Lawsuit brought over murder of Uber driver in Allegheny County refiled in state court
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania woman who brought wrongful death litigation in federal court against Uber concerning the murder of her daughter, a driver for the ride share service who was held up at gunpoint and killed by her passenger, has now refiled that case in state court.
A Supreme Dilemma? The Impact of Recent Supreme Court Jurisprudence on Corporate DE&I Initiatives and Workplace Accommodations on November 9, 2023
Debra Friedman and Karl Riley will present “A Supreme Dilemma?
Marshall Dennehey Named a 2024 "Best Law Firm" In Multiple Practice Areas By Best Lawyers®
Marshall Dennehey has been named a "2024 Best Law Firm" in multiple practice areas, both nationally and across numerous regions of the country, by Best Lawyers®.
Karen Sanchez Recognized by the Montgomery Bar Association for her Pro Bono Service
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, as part of the Montgomery Bar Association Pro Bono Week Celebration, Obermayer attorney Karen Sanchez was recognized in the inaugural Keystone Pro Bono Attorney Awards.
Judge denies defense preliminary objections in negligence suit surrounding baby's death
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has denied preliminary objections in the case of a Sewickley couple’s wrongful death litigation against a local doctor, obstetrics and gynecology practice and a hospital, which charged that their collective negligence led to the death of the plaintiffs’ baby daughter over one year ago.
Lancaster woman who says she received hand injuries from manicure settles case
LANCASTER – A local woman who went into a Lancaster nail salon for a manicure last year has settled her case that she received serious injuries to her right hand, due to the salon’s alleged negligence.
Woman who alleged special needs daughter was disfigured by elastic headband settles for $210K
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman who alleged that her special needs daughter was disfigured on the back of her head by an elastic headband she had purchased for use at a local Dollar Tree store, recently settled her claims for $210,000.
Dental assistant with blood clotting condition who refused COVID vax says Allegheny County fired her
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County-based dental assistant with a pre-existing history of blood clotting disorders says the County terminated her from her employment, when she cited her medical condition as a reason to opt out of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Third Circuit says class action lawyers asked for too much
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court panel has rejected a proposed attorney fee award of $3.2 million, as part of what was billed as a $12.2 million total settlement amount reached in a data breach class action lawsuit involving convenience store chain Wawa.
Navigating the 2024 Annual Report and Proxy Season on November 8, 2023
Please join the Faegre Drinker team in a three-part series for updates on year-end financial reporting and the 2024 proxy season. Sessions one and three will be one-hour webinars.
2023 Cozen O'Connor Women's Initiative Client Event on November 8, 2023
Members of the Cozen O’Connor Women’s Initiative will gather with clients, colleagues, and friends to celebrate another year of success over cocktails, fine dining, games, and live music.
Troutman Pepper Advises AMETEK on $1.9B Acquisition of Paragon Medical
Troutman Pepper client AMETEK, INC., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paragon Medical, a provider of engineered medical components and instruments, from affiliates of American Securities LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at about $1.9 billion.
Ogletree Deakins Named a 2024 BTI Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouse
Ogletree Deakins has been recognized as a “Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouse” in the newly released BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Ballard Spahr Earns 26 National Tier One Best Law Firms Rankings
Ballard Spahr has received 26 National Tier One rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms report and has been named Law Firm of the Year in Media Law, the only law firm in the country to receive that accolade.
State court judge overrules defense's preliminary objections in motorcycle crash case
MEDIA – A state court judge has overruled defense preliminary objections, in the case of a man who crashed his motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol and suffered spinal and leg injuries, and who insisted that the pub overserved him alcoholic beverages and allowed him to drive at the end of the night.
Man reasserts that he lost fingers in hydraulic bending machine due to its lack of guards
MEDIA – A Philadelphia man maintains he lost two fingers on his right hand in a hydraulic bending machine, due to the device not being equipped with necessary guards and warnings to its users.
Energy group president says Pa. state senator defamed him in legislation memorandum
PITTSBURGH – An energy company president has sued a Pennsylvania state senator for defamation, claiming the use of his last name to describe the practice of not limiting net energy metering in a memorandum connected to her proposed legislation, has harmed his professional reputation.
Lawsuit: Failed brake system causes permanent crush injuries of tree removal technician
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man alleges he suffered grievous physical injuries when the Freightliner tree removal vehicle he was standing next to suddenly moved without warning due to a failed brake system – thus trapping him next to the stump grinder mechanism – and has sued his employer and companies responsible for manufacturing and maintaining the vehicle and its equipment.