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Alpharetta, GA Man Wins $2.3M Verdict Against Gun Manufacturer Sig Sauer
Robert Lang claimed Sig Sauer defectively designed its P320 model and failed to warn customers about the potential for it to discharge unintentionally.
Congratulations to Rising Stars Honoree Zachary J.C. Watkins
Congratulations to Attorney Zachary J.C. Watkins on being named a 2024 Rising Stars honoree!
Reed Smith's ESG practice recognized in Chambers' Crisis & Risk Management Guide
Reed Smith’s ESG practice has been recognized in Chambers’ 2024 Crisis & Risk Management Guide.
DCNR counters its former laborer's claims of wrongful termination, by saying he took unapproved absence
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 – while his former employer contends he had taken an unauthorized absence.
Following Landmark $2.35 Million Georgia Jury Verdict Against “Dangerously Defective Gun” Maker, Law Firm Prepares to File More Defective Product Claims Against Sig Sauer
Attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky are planning to file more claims this week on behalf of wounded Sig Sauer P320 gun owners following last week’s landmark $2.35 million Federal jury award to their Georgia client who was shot by his holstered P320 pistol without ever touching the trigger.
Professor Jill Family named Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Widener University Commonwealth Law is thrilled to announce that Professor Jill E. Family has been appointed as the Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development.
Reed Smith advises Flexpoint Ford on growth equity investment into Create Music Group
Global law firm Reed Smith represented Flexpoint Ford on its $165 million growth equity investment into Create Music Group.
Nurse Sues State Narcotics Agent Over Wrongful Arrest
Shannon Curry has filed a lawsuit against Agent Kelly Poray and other unnamed supervisors alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution related to drug theft accusations at her workplace. The suit seeks over $150,000 in damages per count along with injunctive relief to prevent future violations.
Former Employee Sues Major Financial Institution Alleging Racial and Age Discrimination
Penny Parraway has filed a lawsuit against PNC Financial Service Group Inc., alleging racial and age discrimination that led to her early retirement due to intolerable working conditions created by discriminatory practices from a senior manager at PNC Bank. The case seeks various forms of compensation including back pay and punitive damages.
Blind Plaintiff Sues Major Playing Card Company Over Website Accessibility Issues
A legally blind individual has sued The United States Playing Card Company over allegations that its website is inaccessible to blind users due to insufficient compatibility with screen readers. Filed in federal court on June 17, 2024, Blair Douglass seeks declaratory and injunctive relief under Title III of the ADA.
Leda Health Corporation sues Attorneys General over alleged free speech violations regarding sexual assault evidence kits
Leda Health Corporation has filed a lawsuit against the Attorneys General of Pennsylvania and New York alleging infringement on their First Amendment rights related to their Early Evidence Kits (EEKs) for sexual assault survivors. The company seeks declaratory relief affirming their right to communicate freely about EEKs without fear of government retaliation.
Chemical Giant Accused of Monopolistic Practices by Competitor
A Missouri-based company has filed a lawsuit against FMC Corporation alleging anticompetitive practices that have stifled competition in the herbicide market since 2006 when FMC's patent expired on sulfentrazone.
Class action filed over closing of The University of the Arts
PHILADELPHIA - Being given only a week's notice is among the gripes filed by students affected by the sudden closure of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Amazon says contractor forfeited right to file class action
PHILADELPHIA - Amazon wants a federal court to order arbitration in a dispute brought by one of its drivers it says was operating as a contractor and who later participated in a class action.
Lawsuit accuses QVC of selling solar lanterns that infringe on patent
PHILADELPHIA - A Washington company says solar-powered lanterns that infringe on its patent are being sold on QVC, harming its business.
Philly judge says $2.25B Roundup verdict was 'excessive' and 'shocks the conscience'
PHILADELPHIA – After the manufacturers of weed killer Roundup were hit with its largest-ever verdict at a whopping cost of $2.25 billion in Philadelphia last January and the verdict award was cut down to $404 million through the granting of a post-trial motion – the presiding judge found the initial award was “excessive” and “shocks the conscience.”
Mssg Policy Advisory Kevin Sunday Honored as City & State Pa Forty Under 40
McNees Strategic Solutions Group Policy Advisor Kevin Sunday was named one of City & State Pa.’s most impactful young residents.
8 Greenberg Traurig Immigration Attorneys, 5 Regions Included in 2024 Chambers USA Guide
The 2024 Chambers USA Guide includes eight attorneys and five regions from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice.
Congratulations to the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society and Dorothy Darling Society on Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Our firm would like to congratulate the United Way of Wyoming Valley on celebrating the 40th Anniversary of its Alexis de Tocqueville Society and the 20th anniversary of its Dorothy Darling Society!
Senior Resident Sues Senior Living Complex Over Elevator Malfunction
Kent G. Downer has filed a lawsuit against Char House Highrise for the Elderly, Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, and Otis Elevator Company following a terrifying elevator malfunction that left him injured and trapped for over an hour. The case highlights alleged negligence in maintenance and safety protocols at the senior living complex.