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Patient Alleges Severe Negligence by UPMC Emergency Doctors
A couple has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Hamot alleging severe medical negligence resulting in life-threatening complications for Donald Bihler after an emergency room visit in August 2022 went awry due to alleged lapses by attending physicians.
Factory Worker Sues Chocolate Manufacturer Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Delaware County resident has filed a lawsuit against Barry Callebaut USA after slipping on cocoa butter at their factory resulting in severe injuries. Shehera Ahmed-Coleman's complaint highlights negligence by failing to maintain safe conditions for workers.
Former Resident Alleges Negligence Led to Sexual Assaults at Senior Living Facility
A former resident has filed a lawsuit against Asbury Health Center d/b/a Asbury Heights and UPMC Senior Communities Inc., alleging severe negligence resulting in multiple sexual assaults during her stay at their facility. Represented by Ryan J. Duty from Senior Justice Law Firm, Dorothy Ibe seeks compensatory and punitive damages exceeding $50,000.
Financial Advisor Sues National Securities Law Firm Over Defamation Claims
Michael A. Battalini and his company have filed a defamation lawsuit against KlaymanToskes PA for publishing allegedly false information about them online. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages plus punitive awards.
Family Sues Multiple Healthcare Providers Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Fetal Demise
In a heartbreaking lawsuit filed in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas,
a family accuses several healthcare providers including doctors from UPMC
and Washington Health System over alleged negligence resulting in
the death of their unborn child.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on July 26
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on July 26 in the suits below:
Widow Sues Healthcare Providers Over Husband's Untreated UTI Leading To Death
Deborah A. Olszewski has filed a lawsuit against Greenery Operating LLC and Quest Diagnostics Venture LLC following her husband's death from untreated urosepsis stemming from a mismanaged UTI diagnosis at their facilities.
Nursing Home Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Alleged Negligence
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a nursing home and its management companies by Melissa Benedetto over alleged negligence leading to her mother's death after a fall at the facility earlier this year.
Couple Sues Major Medical Corporations Over Pelvic Mesh Complications
A Perryopolis couple has filed a lawsuit against major medical corporations including Ethicon Inc., Ethicon LLC, Johnson & Johnson along with healthcare providers alleging severe complications from a pelvic mesh implant. They seek compensatory and punitive damages for ongoing physical and emotional suffering due to alleged negligence in design and insufficient risk disclosure.
Hotel Guest Sues Home2 Suites Over Violent Assault Incident
Thomas J. Kravulski Jr., who was attacked while staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton Glen Mills Chadds Ford during his son's ice hockey tournament, has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants including Roch Capital Inc., Newport Hospitality Group Inc., Roman F. Malec, Courtney Malec, and Zachary Cullen for negligence and failure to provide adequate security measures.
Defective Wood Grinder Sparks Legal Battle Between Insurer And Manufacturer
Westfield Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Terex USA LLC and Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic LLC over a defective wood grinder that caused significant damages due to a fire at Mulch Works Recycling Inc.'s facility in Pennsylvania last year.
Punjabi-speaking gamblers lose discrimination lawsuit against Mount Airy Casino
SCRANTON – A federal judge has granted summary judgment in dismissing a discrimination lawsuit against a Northeastern Pennsylvania casino that five New York plaintiffs of Indian ancestry brought forward after they said they received unfair treatment for using their native language of Punjabi while gambling.
Troutman Pepper Advises NewSpring in Closing of NewSpring Mezzanine Capital V
Troutman Pepper client, NewSpring, a family of private equity strategies, recently announced the final close of NewSpring Mezzanine Capital V (the Fund), out of NewSpring’s dedicated private credit strategy, NewSpring Mezzanine.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on July 25
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on July 25 in the suits below:
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.