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Judge defers decision on transfer of mountain resort injury suit, until other defendants respond
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has deferred a ruling on preliminary objections, in a case from the parents of a young man injured at a mountain resort, when he dropped to the ground to escape a non-functioning chairlift, until other defendants respond to the suit.
Altoona couple who said UPMC missed adenopathy diagnosis OK substitution of defendants
PITTSBURGH – An Altoona couple have voluntary removed two University of Pittsburgh Medical Center entities and replaced them with another, in litigation claiming the defendants failed to follow up on the wife-plaintiff’s initial diagnosis of adenopathy, which she said led her to develop late-stage thyroid cancer.
Jesse Loffler Named as a Minority Corporate Counsel Association 2024 Rising Star
Jesse Loffler, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named a 2024 Rising Star by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA).
Marple Newtown School District Accuses Parent Over Misuse Of Special Education Funds
The Marple Newtown School District has filed a lawsuit against a parent seeking reversal of a decision mandating taxpayer-funded tuition reimbursement for an allegedly inappropriate private school placement for her special-needs child.
Plaintiff Alleges Philadelphia Police Officers Engaged in Racial Profiling During Unlawful Arrest
Terrell Walton has filed a civil rights lawsuit against several Philadelphia police officers alleging unlawful arrest and racial profiling during a traffic stop in March 2023. The suit claims violations of Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Maker of mosquito machine faces allegations it wrongly used court system
MEDIA - A man targeted with a defamation lawsuit after complaining about a mosquito eradication machine is now suing its maker, claiming it was using the court system to bully him.
Philadelphia Inquirer faces class action over data breach
PHILADELPHIA - A recent class action lawsuit accuses The Philadelphia Inquirer of insufficient means to protect against a data breach.
Philadelphia wins temporary dismissal of transgender firefighter's discrimination case, new complaint filed
PHILADELPHIA – After the City of Philadelphia was granted a temporary dismissal of litigation from a transgender Philadelphia firefighter, who said she was blocked from gaining insurance benefits to pay for her gender-affirmation surgeries and subsequently became suicidal, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint.
Bucks County Technical High School wins dismissal of suit surrounding EMS student's injuries
PHILADELPHIA – Bucks County Technical High School has won dismissal without prejudice of claims from a former EMS student, who alleged she suffered a broken left pinky finger, after being compelled to participate in a mandatory impact weapons drill featuring batons and punch paddles.
City of Philadelphia disclaims liability for man's malicious prosecution allegations on drug charges
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has denied maliciously prosecuting a local man on drug possession charges despite police officers knowing he was innocent, leading those charges to later be dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.
Plaintiff alleges Norfolk Southern Railway Company's negligence led to workplace injury
Robert L. Frye has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company alleging negligence under FELA after sustaining injuries at work due to unsafe conditions at NS's Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania on June 10th 2021.
Ronald Moncrief accuses Mohawk Area School District of racial discrimination
Ronald Moncrief has filed a lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District alleging racial discrimination during his tenure as Head Girls Basketball Coach and Part-Time Athletic Director among other roles since June 2021 until March 8th last year.
Plaintiff alleges Farrell Police Officers used excessive force during arrest
Aries Shaw has filed a civil rights lawsuit against four Farrell Police Officers alleging excessive force during an arrest incident last year resulting in multiple injuries for which he seeks over $75k compensation
Woman accuses Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General officials of civil rights violations
Sherry Tenney has filed a civil rights lawsuit against several officials from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, alleging reputational harm and due process violations stemming from false consumer fraud reports initiated by competitors.
**Plaintiff Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Keystone Cement Co**
Thane Young has filed a lawsuit against Keystone Cement Co., alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination and failure to accommodate under ADA laws. The case seeks over $150k in damages plus additional reliefs including punitive damages and attorneys' fees.
Man accuses Allstar Therapies and Pleasant Valley Manor of sexual harassment and retaliation
Eric C. Ong has filed a lawsuit against Allstar Therapies and Pleasant Valley Manor alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor along with retaliation after reporting unsafe patient practices at work. The case seeks damages for emotional distress among other reliefs.
Plaintiff alleges JPMorgan Chase Bank violated ADA over failure to accommodate ADHD medication
Peter D. Marchetti has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their refusal to accommodate his ADHD medication during mandatory drug testing procedures.
Homeowners allege fire caused by defective product from W.M. Barr & Company
Kenneth and Lydia Williams have filed a lawsuit against W.M. Barr & Company alleging that a defective product caused a fire at their home resulting in significant damage and additional expenses exceeding $75,000.
Feds, states refuse to join drug-testing lab's whistleblower lawsuit over Zantac
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The federal government and more than two dozen states won't help a drug-testing lab whose research has jumpstarted mass torts and is purporting to represent their interests over Zantac paid for by their health care programs.
Lawsuit says Sadsbury Park lifeguard was on her phone while minor was drowning
MEDIA - A father is suing several entities after his child was left drowning for two minutes as a lifeguard didn't notice because she was on her phone.