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Plaintiff alleges Whole Foods Market negligence over peanut contamination
Elliott Warner has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Market alleging negligence after suffering an allergic reaction due to mislabeled pretzel snacks containing peanuts. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50K for medical expenses and other losses.
Mattress company and its owner say former executive's breach of contract suit should be dismissed
SCRANTON – A New York-based mattress company and its owner are looking to dismiss litigation from the company’s former President and CEO, which alleged that he was unlawfully terminated from his role during an approved leave of absence for medical reasons.
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss of Wind Creek Bethlehem in assault case
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has denied a dismissal motion from Wind Creek Bethlehem Hotel & Casino, in a lawsuit brought by the father of an intoxicated man trying to find their hotel room and who claimed Bethlehem Police Department officers assaulted him when they confronted the duo.
Health care company sued over sewage wins in arbitration
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a local health care group who, through arbitration proceedings, won a lawsuit brought by a couple who claimed it was responsible for flooding their basement with raw sewage, is now seeking the Court to place a final judgment of the action on the record.
Reed Smith wins for ESG Impact at Pennsylvania Legal Awards
Reed Smith has won the 2024 ESG Impact Award at the Pennsylvania Legal Awards for the second consecutive year.
Plaintiffs allege negligence against PECO Energy company over fallen tree incident
Robert Whitehouse III and Christina Whitehouse have filed a negligence lawsuit against PECO Energy Company following an incident where a dead tree fell onto Mr. Whitehouse's vehicle causing severe injuries. The suit seeks damages exceeding arbitration limits for various losses including medical expenses and loss of consortium.
Plaintiffs allege negligence against Murphy African Methodist Episcopal Church over slip-and-fall incident
Mary and VanBuren Payne have filed a lawsuit against Murphy African Methodist Episcopal Church alleging negligence after Mary sustained severe injuries from slipping on a wet ramp at the church premises. They seek damages exceeding $50,000 each plus costs.
Real estate developer sues local resident for defamation over redevelopment project
Aminah Perez has filed a defamation lawsuit against Paula Richardson in Delaware County Court over alleged defamatory statements related to a redevelopment project in Darby Borough. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for reputational harm and mental anguish caused by Richardson's actions.
Plaintiffs allege severe medical malpractice against UPMC Presbyterian
Kristen May and William Daniel May have filed a lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian alleging severe medical malpractice leading to debilitating pressure wounds during Kristen's hospital stay in June 2023. They seek compensatory damages for physical pain, mental anguish, loss of independence among other claims.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by Lansdowne Gardens LP and Upper Darby Township leading to severe injuries
Javaun Burrell has filed a lawsuit against Lansdowne Gardens LP and Upper Darby Township alleging negligence after a falling tree caused him severe injuries while walking on Radbourne Road in Upper Darby. The plaintiff seeks up to $50,000 from each defendant for medical expenses and other damages.
Lawsuit says Pa. town resists hiring Black applicants
PITTSBURGH - A Black man says he was told by Rochester's Black mayor that the town has not and will not hire Black job applicants.
Snake mishap leads to lawsuit in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - A woman says a plumbing snake went haywire, causing her to fall and leading to her lawsuit against a plumbing company.
Settlement for plaintiff who claimed she suffered broken left arm in fall at Kohl's
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County couple who claimed that the wife-plaintiff fell inside a Kohl’s department store in Monroeville, allegedly due to the company’s negligence, have settled their suit.
Ligonier amusement park visitor injured on 'Serpentine Slide' settles her case
PITTSBURGH – A visitor to a Ligonier amusement park last year who claimed that she was severely injured when riding a waterslide amusement attraction known as the “Serpentine Slide” has settled her case.
Defendants charged with liability in forklift accident plead improper service and time-barred allegations
PITTSBURGH – Defendants accused of negligence in a lawsuit connected to an on-the-job forklift accident in 2021 have objected to the suit and say it was both not properly served and that its allegations are time-barred.
Philadelphia judge has chance to block FTC's new ban on noncompete agreements
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging the Biden Administration's new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts is asking a federal judge to stay its implementation and issue a preliminary injunction.
Penn Carey Law Commencement 2024
On Monday, May 20, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School recognized the Class of 2024 graduates during a commencement ceremony at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Jewish group sues Haverford College, claims pro-Israel statements are grounds for punishment
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Jewish students and teachers who voice pro-Israel sentiments are subjected to harassment and bullying at Haverford College, a federal lawsuit claims.
Demolition of Scranton warehouse leads to lawsuit
SCRANTON - The company that posted advertisements on the side of a Scranton warehouse after it was needlessly demolished in 2023 is suing the City in federal court.
Woman who claimed Fayette County discriminated against her disability settles
PITTSBURGH – Fayette County has settled a lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against one of its employees, based on her disabilities and/or perceived disabilities, in the form of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.