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Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 20
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 20 in the suits below:
Plaintiffs Accuse Defendants of Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
A food truck operator and his wife have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after a collision left them with severe injuries. The couple seeks compensation for medical expenses and lost income due to their inability to work following the accident.
Construction Worker Sues Multiple Entities Over Severe Jobsite Injuries
A construction worker has filed a lawsuit against Dynamic Roofing Solutions LLC and other unnamed entities for severe injuries sustained due to alleged safety violations on a job site in Mars, PA. The plaintiff seeks over $50,000 in damages for negligence leading to his fall from a roof.
Steelworker Sues Major Steel Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Gary and Diana Daniels have filed a lawsuit against United States Steel Corporation after Gary sustained severe injuries from falling through a poorly maintained staircase at one of their plants. The couple seeks compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, wage loss, and other damages resulting from alleged negligence by the company.
Negligence Allegations Against Nursing Home Following WWII Veteran’s Death
A new lawsuit has been filed against Masonic Villages alleging negligence leading to the death of a WWII veteran under their care. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses and emotional distress experienced by the deceased's family members.
Local Couple Sues Multiple Property Owners Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A local couple has filed a lawsuit against several property owners and municipal entities after an incident involving hazardous sidewalk conditions led to severe injuries for one spouse. The suit alleges negligence on part of the defendants in maintaining safe premises.
Of Pitfalls and Inconvenient Truths: The Most Challenging Aspects of FMLA and ADA Compliance on August 28, 2024
Mariah Passarelli will present “Of Pitfalls and Inconvenient Truths: The Most Challenging Aspects of FMLA and ADA Compliance” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Back To School: An In-House Primer.
Man who refused mask at his kids' school wants to be allowed back in
PHILADELPHIA - The Wyomissing Area School District faces a lawsuit from a man it barred from schools for not wearing a mask in 2021.
Wrongful death suit filed after elderly woman found dead in hot tub
PITTSBURGH - An in-home health aide faces a wrongful death lawsuit for failing to notice her patient had been missing for more than two hours, during which time she drowned in a hot tub.
Philadelphia Inquirer settles data breach class action for $525K
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for three class action plaintiffs who accused The Philadelphia Inquirer of not doing enough to prevent and protect against a data breach have motioned for approval of a preliminary settlement in the case for $525,000.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below:
Daughter Sues Nursing Home Over Mother's Alleged Neglect Leading To Death
Susan Menozzi has filed a lawsuit against Concordia Lutheran Ministries alleging severe neglect led to her mother's death at their facility in Monroeville. The suit details multiple instances where Evelyn M. Indyk's high-risk status was ignored or mishandled by staff resulting in fatal injuries.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Over Hazardous Conditions
Onisha Fletcher has filed a lawsuit against Stonehurst Apts LLC claiming negligence after she suffered severe injuries from a fall caused by unsafe conditions at her apartment complex. The suit seeks damages up to $50,000 for medical expenses and other losses.
Business Invitee Sues Local Steak Shop Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Marvin Bowlers has filed a lawsuit against Leo’s Steak Shops Inc., alleging negligence after an unsecured metal shelf fell on him causing severe injuries. Filed in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas on August 11th by attorney Jared S. Zafran from Zafran Law Group, Bowlers seeks up to $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiffs accuse senior living facility operators of negligence leading to wrongful death
Isaac Henry Flattau and Anna Flattau have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by several entities operating a senior living facility where their father suffered multiple falls leading to his death. They seek damages exceeding $50,000 for each count including wrongful death claims.
Healthcare Facility Accused of Negligence Leading to Patient Death
Tamika Brown has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare entities for alleged negligence leading to her father's death after substandard care at a rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 per count for various forms of negligence.
Battle for bathroom in Subway results in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - An altercation in a restaurant bathroom has a West Mifflin man suing Subway and FedEx.
Personal injury lawyers want their COVID tax break from the government
PHILADELPHIA - A Montgomery County law firm says the IRS hasn't paid up for tax breaks promised to businesses that stayed open during the COVID pandemic.
Judge says plaintiff's lawyer in developer's discrimination case didn't violate ethical rules
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has thrown out an affidavit containing a Palmer Township official’s remark describing a developer of Syrian origin as a “terrorist” in civil rights litigation brought by the developer that contended the Township denied him the opportunity to build properties due to his national origin.
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Reminds Homeowners of Their Rights and Warns of “Predatory” Scammers During Hurricane Season
Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a consumer alert warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of home repair or improvement scams as hurricanes begin to impact Pennsylvania.