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Somerset County wants dismissal from suit detailing abuse by its former District Attorney
PITTSBURGH – Somerset County has motioned for dismissal from a lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed that its ex-District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas sent her sexually violent text messages for months before breaking into her home and physically and sexually assaulting her, allegations that resulted in Thomas being sent to prison in August for multiple years.
Casino customer injured by fellow patron continues to say casino's liability denials are meritless
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man insists that he suffered a long list of injuries when an intoxicated fellow patron of Rivers Casino drunkenly fell on his right leg, and has refuted the casino’s attempts at rejecting liability for the events in question.
Nonprofit group and parents want to overturn COVID-19 vax regulation for minors in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A California nonprofit group chaired by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing the City of Philadelphia and its health officials, over an emergency regulation enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic which permitted children as young as 11 years old to be vaccinated without parental consent.
Borough of Donora and former police superintendent opt to stay case, move towards resolution
PITTSBURGH – Litigation between the Borough of Donora and its longtime Superintendent of Police has been stayed, pending the completion of mediation that the parties anticipate will end with the resolution of the case.
New Kensington pub says shooter in fatal incident should be named as defendant
PITTSBURGH – A New Kensington pub has charged that litigation brought by the mother of a man killed in a shooting at the establishment is incomplete, due to the shooter not being named as a defendant in the action.
Reed Smith strengthens private equity and M&A practice with addition of partner Daniel Connelly
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Daniel Connelly has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, based in Philadelphia.
Community Involvement Spotlight: Richard A. Russo and the Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research
The Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Richard A. Russo’s service with the Kevin Kitchnefsky Foundation for Spinal Cord Research.
Trusts, Estates, and Cannabis: The Beginner’s Guide to Ridin’ Dirty on November 15, 2023
Richard Holzworth will present “Trusts, Estates, and Cannabis: The Beginner’s Guide to Ridin’ Dirty” at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Estate Law Institute.
Montgomery Mccracken Adds Associate Grace Wagner in Philadelphia Office
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of Grace Wagner to the firm’s Philadelphia office.
Update on the Corporate Transparency Act
As a result of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) taking effect on January 1, 2024, countless existing and newly formed business entities (corporations, LLCs, or similar entities) will be required to report information regarding the entity’s beneficial ownership and controlling interests to the Finance Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Roundup manufacturers looking to overturn $175M jury verdict, alleging improper instruction
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturers of weed killer product Roundup are seeking to overturn a $175 million verdict reached in a Philadelphia court, the first local result in a trial series featuring the product, because they say the presiding judge’s instructions unfairly swayed the jury into voting for the plaintiffs.
Fatal lemonade lawsuit: Panera denies liability for death of woman with heart issues
PHILADELPHIA – Panera Bread Company has fully denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a University of Pennsylvania student, who died in 2021 allegedly after drinking a highly caffeinated lemonade beverage sold by the restaurant chain and one to which no warning of its high caffeine content was provided.
Couple say it developed illnesses after mold was found in the home they bought
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple have filed litigation against the couple who sold them their home, as well as a residential inspection service, after the plaintiffs allegedly developed illness from mold later found to be present in the home.
Lawsuit between Upper Darby School District and parents of special needs child is appealed to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – An ongoing dispute over the education of a special needs student in Upper Darby has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Litigation over death during cataract removal surgery consolidated in Delaware County court
MEDIA – Litigation from the widow of a Clifton Heights man alleging 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 resulting in his death, has been consolidated.
Terry Mutchler and Matthew Olesh Win a U.S. Military Appeal
Terry Mutchler and Matthew Olesh won a U.S. Military appeal on behalf of a 15-year veteran of both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force, where he now serves.
Building Your Practice: The Road Ahead for Women & Diverse Lawyers on November 15, 2023
This panel is about creating the right foundation for successful business development as a diverse partner or associate.
Scaife & the Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege in Pennsylvania on November 14, 2023
Richard Holzworth will present “Scaife & the Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege in Pennsylvania” at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Estate Law Institute.
Federal judge throws out injury suit over supposed lack of warning on snow thrower machine
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed a product liability lawsuit, which resulted from the plaintiff suffering injuries to his middle finger when he placed his hand in the blades of a snow thrower he believed to be turned off.
S.C. man alleges civil rights violations and assault by Philly Police SWAT team
PHILADELPHIA – A South Carolina man alleges he was physically assaulted by Philadelphia SWAT team police officers, who came to his then-local residence looking to execute an arrest warrant on his son, who the suit says was already in correctional custody elsewhere.