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Tenant Sues Landlords Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Patricia Harwell has filed a lawsuit against her landlords Matthew Kates and Janice Perkins for negligence leading to severe injuries from a fall caused by an unrepaired front door at their property in Ridley Park, PA. The suit seeks damages not exceeding arbitration limits plus interest and costs.
Event Management Company Sues Executive Over Allegedly False Credentials
Flyspace Productions has filed a lawsuit against its former Chief Operating Officer Raza Syed for allegedly fabricating his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to secure his position within the company. The suit seeks over $50k in damages for fraudulently induced compensation and associated costs.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against Multiple Healthcare Providers Following Patient’s Death
The co-administrators of Shirley Ann Campbell’s estate have filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers alleging medical negligence leading to her death in March 2023.The lawsuit names multiple entities including UPMC Horizon and individual practitioners citing delays in critical treatment steps which they claim led directly to her untimely demise.
Local Woman Sues Property Owners Over Vicious Dog Attack
Kimberly A. DeVengencie has filed a lawsuit against Allen Michael Jackson and Margaret Joyce Jackson following a brutal dog attack that left her severely injured while walking past their property in Pittsburgh.
Shopper Sues Retail Giants Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Enjoyli Burney has filed a lawsuit against Ulta Beauty Inc., PREIT Realty LLC, and Simon Property Group Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on a liquid spill at an Ulta store within Springfield Mall last December which resulted in severe injuries.
Patient Alleges Misdiagnosis Led To Permanent Blindness
A new lawsuit filed in Allegheny County accuses several healthcare providers of failing to diagnose an acute retinal detachment correctly,resulting in permanent blindness for the patient.The plaintiffs seek damages for medical expenses,lost income,and loss of consortium.
Homeowner Sues Remodeling Companies Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Jo Ellen R. Oggier has filed a lawsuit against HD Bath Pro LLC d/b/a Re-Bath and RB Pro Inc., alleging negligence during a bathroom remodel that resulted in severe injuries including a fractured right humerus. The case was filed in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas on October 27, 2022.
Comments while laying off 60-year-old man keep age discrimination case going
PITTSBURGH - Be careful what you say at work, is a major lesson learned in a recent ruling by a federal judge in an age discrimination lawsuit.
Symposium on Practice in the Federal Courts 2024 – Temple University Beasley School of Law on September 11, 2024
This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit.
Angie Cavallo Named 2024 LGBTQ+ Power Player by Metro Philadelphia
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Angie Cavallo, the firm’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, has been selected as a 2024 LGBTQ+ Power Player by Metro Philadelphia.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Sept. 2
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Sept. 2 in the suits below:
Construction Firm Sues Project Managers Over Unpaid Work and Wrongful Termination
Kaiser-Martin Group has filed a lawsuit against several companies including Design Group Facility Solution and Starbucks Corporation over unpaid construction work at a coffee roasting plant in York County. The suit seeks compensation for unpaid labor and materials as well as damages for alleged wrongful termination.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Starbucks
A former Shift Supervisor at Starbucks has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation by her superiors at a Pittsburgh location. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and emotional distress as well as punitive damages.
Trial on horizon for EEOC's discrimination claims against Defender Association of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the Defender Association of Philadelphia will continue toward trial, after a federal judge denied the latter’s motion for summary judgment.
Mantine, Hakala win 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law awards from Corporate Counsel
Reed Smith announced that Michelle Mantine and Lauren Hakala are among Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law honorees.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Sept. 1
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Sept. 1 in the suits below:
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 31
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 31 in the suits below:
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 30
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 30 in the suits below:
Hey PA - Murder at high school football game one of 5 new cases to know about
Recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts include a wrongful death case over a shooting at a high school football game and a suit against Robinson Township over a fatal shooting by one of its police officers.
Attorney General Michelle Henry Announces Guilty Plea for Cavalcante’s Crime Spree During 13-Day Chester County Manhunt
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Danelo Cavalcante has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from his escape from Chester County Prison and criminal activities while on the run across neighborhoods and the countryside for 13 days in August 2023.