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Tenant Sues Landlord Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Rebecca Gillard has filed a lawsuit against her landlord D'Shawn Thomas for alleged negligence leading to severe personal injuries due to defective stairs at her rented property in Pittsburgh. Represented by Chaffin Luhana LLP attorneys Eric Chaffin, Patrick Booth, and Mark Malone in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas; she seeks compensatory damages exceeding jurisdictional limits.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by property management company leading to severe injuries
Jennifer Bowers has filed a lawsuit against City Facilities Management (FL), LLC for negligence after slipping on water at a Wal-Mart in Butler Commons. She seeks over $75k in damages for serious injuries sustained during the incident.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
A new lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania alleges severe negligence by a nursing home led to an elderly woman's tragic death after improper medical care by a staff nurse with a troubling history. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 along with punitive damages for gross misconduct.
Hotel Chain Accused of Negligence After Guest Suffers Severe Injuries
Anthony Wright has filed a lawsuit against Hilton Garden Inn alleging severe injuries due to negligence after a safety bar detached causing him to fall in October 2022. The case seeks over $50,000 for medical expenses and damages.
Local Woman Sues Upper Darby School District Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Joy Douglas has filed a lawsuit against Upper Darby School District claiming negligence after suffering severe injuries from a fall at Drexel Hill Middle School due to unsafe stair conditions. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and emotional distress.
Trial on horizon for Philly prosecutor who refused COVID vaccine on religious grounds
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reinstated a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by a former prosecutor, concerning a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on July 24
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on July 24 in the suits below:
Harrisburg Chipotle faces lawsuit over bone in chicken
HARRISBURG - A Chipotle customer is suing the company because, he says, a bone from chicken in his burrito bowl became stuck in his throat.
Christian arrested protesting Reading's Pride March wins part of lawsuit
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has partially granted summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by an evangelical Christian, who protested the City of Reading’s first-ever Pride March & Rally and was then arrested for disorderly conduct by members of the local police department.
Four Attorneys, Two Practice Areas Recognized in the Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked as Band 1 for Private Wealth Law and Band 2 for Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth in the Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide for Pennsylvania.
Troutman Pepper Advises Palvella Therapeutics in Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals
Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PIRS) have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on July 23
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on July 23 in the suits below:
Local Resident Sues Convenience Store Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Lynn Boots has filed a lawsuit against Rutter's Farm Stores following an accident where she slipped on water inside one of their stores in York County, Pennsylvania. The suit alleges negligence on part of Rutter’s for failing to maintain safe conditions for its customers.
Shopper Sues Retail Store Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Lori Williams has filed a lawsuit against Mountaineer Holdings Corporation after sustaining serious injuries from a falling mirror at Gabe’s retail store in York, Pennsylvania. The suit claims negligence on part of the store's employees led to unsafe conditions resulting in her injuries and seeks compensation for medical expenses and other damages.
Healthcare Providers Accused of Negligence Following Massive Data Breach
A new lawsuit accuses Geisinger Health and Nuance Communications of failing to protect sensitive patient information after a significant data breach affecting one million individuals was discovered last year but only disclosed recently. Plaintiff Ruth Albright seeks damages and improved security measures from both companies.
Tenant sues Property Management Company over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Eddie Wilson has filed a lawsuit against Golden Home Maintenance alleging negligence after he suffered severe injuries due to crumbling basement steps at his residence. The case highlights significant accusations regarding property maintenance failures and seeks over $50,000 in damages.
Tenant Sues Scranton Housing Authority Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Diane Dale has filed a lawsuit against Scranton Housing Authority following an accident where she fell due to a faulty handicap bar in her apartment bathroom. Represented by attorney Kevin M. Conaboy, Dale seeks damages for her injuries and accuses the housing authority of negligence in maintaining safe living conditions.
Ghosts of Schnader Harrison must battle class action over 401(k) money
PHILADELPHIA - The former Philadelphia firm Schnader Harrison will face a class action lawsuit from a former employee who says her retirement money was used to dissolve the firm in 2023.
Nelson Mullins Grows in Pittsburgh with Experienced Affordable Housing Attorney
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national full-service law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome Michelle Yarbrough Korb as a partner on the Affordable Housing and Tax Credits team in the firm’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.
Franchise Summit: Responsible Franchising Can Make a Difference on July 31 - August 1, 2024
This year’s Franchise Summit promises two days of indispensable content for franchise executives.