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Judge preserves Florida plaintiffs' Dragonetti Act claims against Avco, Textron and Blank Rome
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has ruled that a Florida plaintiff couple – one of whom is an attorney who represented Avco Corporation in aircraft crash litigation and later alleged law firm Blank Rome pursued an injunction she said would have ruined her career – have pled proper claims under the Dragonetti Act.
Is life slavery? A win in court would help this Philadelphia man die
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Death comes quickly for some, but not soon enough for others.
Pharmaceutical Giant Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Massive Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a major pharmaceutical services company and its subsidiary over a significant data breach exposing sensitive personal and health information. Plaintiff Amanda Tucker accuses Cencora Inc., along with The Lash Group LLC., failing adequately secure safeguard PII PHI leading cyberattack February 2024 affecting potentially hundreds thousands individuals
Texas Resident Sues Pharmaceutical Giant Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices
A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk alleging negligence and deceptive marketing practices related to their weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The plaintiff claims severe injuries from using Ozempic due to undisclosed risks such as gastroparesis and intestinal blockage.
Troutman Pepper Counsels $658M Michigan RIA, Gavin Financial Group, in Sale
Troutman Pepper client Gavin Financial Group, a registered investment adviser (RIA) based in Midland, Michigan that manages over $658 million in client assets, was acquired by Wealth Enhancement Group, a national independent wealth management firm.
Customer Sues Major Retailer Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Ayla Bey has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., claiming negligence after she slipped on spilled gravy at one of their stores causing serious injuries. The suit seeks damages for medical expenses and other related costs.
Pittsburgh Couple Sues UPMC Facilities Over Hazardous Conditions Leading to Severe Injuries
A Pittsburgh couple has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Rooney Sports Complex and UPMC Presbyterian alleging negligence after hazardous conditions led to severe injuries for one plaintiff. The case highlights serious safety concerns at these prominent facilities.
Business Invitee Sues Major Petroleum Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Lisa C. Morris has filed a lawsuit against Marathon Petroleum Company LP and associated entities for negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to hazardous conditions at their gas station premises in Oakdale on August 7th last year.
Pittsburgh Resident Sues Local Housing Authority Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Sherri Hunter-Good has filed a lawsuit against the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh for alleged negligence after a ceiling collapse caused her severe injuries. The suit seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses and emotional distress.
Neighboring Restaurant Sues Over Fire Damage Caused by Unsupervised Resident
El Burro Inc., a Pittsburgh-based restaurant owner, has filed a lawsuit against neighboring eatery Nana’s New York Hot Dog Shop after a fire caused by an unsupervised resident damaged its property extensively last December.
Panera seeks dismissal of lawsuit over caffeine in lemonade; Case alleges cardiac arrest
PHILADELPHIA – Panera Bread Company is seeking to dismiss litigation brought by a Monroeville man, who claimed he went into cardiac arrest nearly died after drinking one of its now-discontinued “Charged Lemonade” beverages.
Cozen O’Connor Adds Renowned Labor and Employment Litigator David J. Garraux to its Pittsburgh Office
Cozen O’Connor today welcomed veteran labor and employment attorney David J. Garraux — who brings some two decades of experience representing major employers in discrimination litigation, collective bargaining, wage and hour matters, and other high-stakes workplace disputes — to its growing Labor & Employment practice.
Former Employee Accused of Misappropriating Trade Secrets in Agriculture Industry
Nutrien Ag Solutions has filed a lawsuit against former employee Brandon Dunlap for allegedly stealing trade secrets before joining competitor Orion Solutions. The suit seeks damages and injunctive relief due to substantial harm caused by these actions.
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Class action lawsuit over interest rates tied to lending app Klover is settled
PITTSBURGH – An Illinois technology company has settled a class action lawsuit brought against it, one which alleged an app it created which provides its users with cash advances also levies illegally high interest rates for the convenience.
FTC issues report on pharmacy benefit managers following AG Henry’s call for more regulation of industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair said a new report issued by her agency shows that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is leading to higher prescription drug costs.
Mcnees Adds Corporate and Tax Attorney Zachary Wyatte
The McNees Corporate & Tax Group is bolstering its team with the addition of associate attorney Zachary Wyatte.
Philadelphians challenge city's ban on bump stocks
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia's new ban on bump stocks on firearms faces a constitutional challenge in federal court.
Philadelphia cops accused of excessive force
PHILADELPHIA - A recent federal lawsuit says cops in Philadelphia unjustly rushed a man while he was in a deli with friends, ultimately injuring his wrist and causing emotional damages.
Third Circuit vacates summary judgment ruling in pregnancy discrimination suit versus Pa. Board of Probation and Parole
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has issued a partial ruling and remanded a case where a woman working for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole claimed she faced pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.