PENNSYLVANIA RECORD

PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has refused two disqualification motions in litigation brought by a lawyer who is suing Blank Rome.

Reed Smith announced two members of its Restructuring & Insolvency Group were selected as Fellows by the American College of Bankruptcy.

The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild has joined the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership to support the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Project.

Carolyn Jones has filed a lawsuit against Cypress Grove Behavioral Health and its co-owners alleging racial discrimination leading to her wrongful termination. Filed in September 2024 in Louisiana's Western District Court, the suit claims violations under Title VII and Section 1981 following systematic dismissals and demotions based on race at the facility where she worked as Director of Social Services.

Courtney Withers has taken legal action against CHRISTUS Health Southwestern Louisiana after allegedly being denied emergency care while pregnant, leading to complications for her newborn child. Filed in October 2024 in the Western District of Louisiana court system, this case highlights potential violations of federal healthcare laws aimed at ensuring immediate treatment during emergencies.

Foreign truck drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against two Louisiana companies alleging labor violations involving H-2A visas intended for agricultural workers but used for non-agricultural trucking jobs instead. The plaintiffs claim unpaid wages under federal laws like FLSA and state laws like LWPA while seeking various forms of compensation through legal representation from multiple states.

In a recent legal battle filed on October 2nd by Gulf Valve Services Company against Baker Hughes Energy Services in Louisiana's federal court system highlights accusations of breach stemming from failed contractual obligations concerning critical audit processes vital for certifying valve sales beyond this year-end deadline period—posing significant financial risks exceeding $25 million dollars worth unsold inventory while seeking both immediate judicial intervention via injunctions alongside compensatory damage claims covering lost revenue streams incurred during ongoing disputes over unfulfilled commitments between longstanding partners within industrial sectors reliant upon stringent compliance standards governing product safety certifications essential across diverse operational environments worldwide today!

Ronell Comeaux has filed a lawsuit against Kleinpeter Farms Dairy alleging racial discrimination and harassment during his employment at the company. The case outlines various instances where racial slurs were used against him by supervisors who also threatened his safety when he attempted to report these incidents internally without receiving any support or resolution from management.

PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania jury has ruled for a man who sued his former employer for age discrimination and whose case was bolstered by comments made by the company's president.

Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the additions of Partners Greg Hoffnagle in New York and Alex Selarnick in Philadelphia.

Throughout October, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is celebrating Wellness Month.

PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied Sikorsky Aircraft its attempt to dismiss wrongful death litigation from the families of six members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Greece, allegedly due to a defective design in the helicopter’s flight system.

Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law have entered the critical final steps of reunification with the recent submission of Applications for Acquiescence in a Substantive Change of Program or Structure to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the recognized accreditor for law schools.

Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against IV Waste L.L.C., accusing it of racial discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. The complaint details unequal treatment between African American and Hispanic workers regarding workload distribution and overtime opportunities. The plaintiffs seek damages for wrongful termination and emotional distress caused by these alleged practices.

A lawsuit filed by Addie Bond accuses Monsanto Company of causing her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma through exposure to their herbicide Roundup®. Filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana federal court on October 3rd, the complaint highlights allegations of negligence and misrepresentation regarding glyphosate's safety—an active ingredient deemed probably carcinogenic by international health agencies. Bond seeks compensatory and punitive damages while emphasizing global concerns over glyphosate-related health risks amidst increasing bans worldwide.

Recently filed cases in Pennsylvania courts include a wrongful death suit against the United States over the rape and assault of a federal inmate, plus plenty of Delco officials in hot water and a case over literal hot water.

Join the Penn Carey Law Capital Markets Association, and the Penn Business Law Association for an insightful discussion on the future of the digital dollar with Heath Tarbert, former CFTC Chairman and current Chief Legal Officer at Circle.

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania lawmakers are addressing the state's reputation as a haven for personal injury lawyers by introducing legislation that would reform issues like contingency fees and outside funding for lawsuits.

Fox Rothschild is proud to be named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner for the fourth consecutive year by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.

SCRANTON – A federal judge has removed two counts from a wrongful death suit which charged Exeter’s police chief with failing to adequately render medical help and timely perform a welfare check on 24-year-old Nicholas P. Hromek, leading to his death.