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Man sues City of Williamsport police officer for alleged civil rights violations
A man has filed a lawsuit against a City of Williamsport police officer alleging civil rights violations and seeking damages for false arrest and excessive force.
Man alleges Omega Systems Consultants violated ADA by wrongful termination
Michael Lazin sues Omega Systems Consultants alleging wrongful termination under ADA after taking medical leave for cancer treatment.
Inmate sues multiple Pennsylvania legal entities seeking right to represent others in court
An inmate sues several Pennsylvania legal entities for the right to represent others in court without being an attorney. The case raises constitutional questions about unauthorized practice laws.
No response to summary judgment motion leads federal judge to dismiss discrimination claims
ALLENTOWN – After not responding to a prior summary judgment motion from the defense, a federal magistrate judge has dismissed claims from a Philadelphia law firm’s former office manager, a plaintiff of Hispanic origin who alleged that she and a fellow co-worker were discriminated against during their tenure because of their ethnic background.
Bike company denies liability for Pittsburgh man's fall-related injuries suffered in 2022
PITTSBURGH – A bicycle company has denied allegations of negligence and liability for the numerous bodily injuries a Pittsburgh man says he sustained, during a pair of falls off the bike he was riding in 2022.
Adams County man says DCNR refused to accommodate his asthma and other conditions, then fired him
HARRISBURG – An Adams County man formerly employed by the Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, says he was discriminated against for his asthma and mental health conditions and later fired, without his union coming to his aid.
AG Henry Announces Multi-Million Dollar Settlement to Stop Major Mobile Device Carriers from Misleading Consumers with ‘Free’ Phones, ‘Unlimited’ Data
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with several major mobile device service carriers regarding allegedly deceptive advertising practices, including claims of “unlimited” data plans and “free” phones.
Luke Sizemore among T&W's Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers of 2024
Luke Sizemore, a partner in Reed Smith’s global restructuring and insolvency practice, has been named an Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer of 2024 by Turnaround & Workouts, the firm announced.
Johnstown man says wire drawing machine part dislodged and severely injured him
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man claims he suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple facial fractures, when a component of the defendant’s wire drawing machine unexpectedly dislodged and struck him.
Judge grants Lycoming County corrections officials extension to answer wrongful death complaint
WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge has dismissed official capacity claims against corrections officials and granted an extension for the defense to answer a civil complaint, alleging those officials and support staff at Lycoming County Prison allowed a man’s diabetic condition to worsen until he died in custody.
Construction worker says company's failure to shut off gas line caused McKeesport explosion
PITTSBURGH – A man helping to construct a handicap-accessible ramp on a job site says negligence on the part of multiple defendants in failing to shut off a gas line while performing excavation work, caused an explosion which severely injured him.
Lawsuit: Surgical screw implanted in woman's lumbar spine during fusion surgery has fractured
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman claims that a metallic surgical screw manufactured by a Michigan company and implanted in her lumbar vertebrae during spinal fusion surgery, has fractured and cannot safely be removed.
How to Take Care When Selling or Buying Home Health and Home Care Agencies on May 16, 2024
This session will cover the necessary components and best practices for home care and home health agency transactions, including a discussion of.
Sarah Hyser-Staub, James T Clancy and Charles T. Jones Iii Awarded President’s and Directors’ Commendations by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member Sarah Hyser-Staub, Of Counsel James T. Clancy and Associate Charles T. Jones III were recipients of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ (PACDL) 2024 President’s and Directors’ Commendations award.
Lancaster County seeks dismissal from wrongful death suit concerning man who died by suicide in custody
ALLENTOWN – Lancaster County is attempting to have itself be dismissed from wrongful death litigation brought by the estate of an inmate who died by suicide in custody in the County, while suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
Suit: Daycare's negligence led to plaintiff's son falling off table and cutting his eye
PITTSBURGH – The parent of a toddler-aged son alleges that the daycare facility she entrusted to care for her son was negligent in their duties, resulting in her son falling and sustaining a facial laceration to his left eye.
Ophthalmologist's injury case against bike manufacturer and others sent to N.J. federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A judge has transferred an injury lawsuit brought by a local ophthalmologist, who suffered a tear of his left triceps tendon and other injuries when his bicycle’s coaster brake allegedly failed and he crashed on a roadway, to a New Jersey federal court.
Moms of kid allegedly sexually assaulted at York elementary school say they did not make false report
YORK – The mothers of a minor child who they alleged had suffered a sexual assault at the hands of an older student in the restroom of his elementary school stand by their claims and reject an argument from York School District that they had made a false report that hindered the resulting investigation.
Beyond Blind Justice: Understanding Bias in AI-Driven Legal Tech Solutions on May 15, 2024
Nicole Gill will present "Beyond Blind Justice: Understanding Bias in AI-Driven Legal Tech Solutions" at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Women’s Summit.
Pa. State Trooper named in wrongful death suit moves for stay, until Philly DA's Office wraps up investigation
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a Pennsylvania State Trooper who shot and killed an 18-year-old man near a street race on Interstate-95 in Philadelphia last year say the subsequent wrongful death civil lawsuit brought by the decedent’s parents and friends should be stayed, during the pendency of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office’s investigation into potential criminal charges.