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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against PennDOT Facility Over Hazardous Condition
Theresa Lee has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities including PennDOT over a hazardous condition at a DMV facility that allegedly caused her serious injury. The case highlights issues around premises liability and seeks damages for medical expenses and lost earnings.
Customer Sues Chester Nail Salon Over Severe Pedicure Burns
A Chester woman has filed a lawsuit against a local nail salon after suffering third-degree burns during a pedicure service. Letitia Adams is seeking over $50,000 in damages from T & L Nail Salon for alleged negligence and unsafe practices that led to her severe injuries.
Property Owner Sues Neighbors and Contractor Over Sewer Line Damage
A legal battle unfolds as Maria E. Baiocco sues her neighbors and their contractor for damaging a crucial sewer line during construction activities—leaving her property without functional plumbing since late 2022—and seeks over $50,000 in damages plus punitive relief.
Tenant Sues Property Management Companies Over Ceiling Collapse Injuries
Linda Lattimer has filed a lawsuit against Homes11 LLC and GMVM LLC following a ceiling collapse in her apartment that resulted in severe injuries. Filed on June 7th in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, she seeks compensatory damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering due to alleged negligence by these companies.
Pennsylvania Man Sues Local Diner Over Severe Slip-and-Fall Incident
Wayne Edwards has filed a lawsuit against Country Squire Diner after slipping on a greasy floor at their establishment in Broomall, Pennsylvania. He seeks over $50,000 in damages for injuries sustained during the incident.
High-speed chase results in lawsuit against Pennsylvania state police
A high-speed police chase has led to a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and several officers after it resulted in severe injuries to Randolph Quintal on March 6, 2023. Filed on June 3, 2024, Mr. Quintal seeks over $50,000 in damages citing negligence and reckless conduct during the pursuit.
Former employee alleges age and disability discrimination against senior living company
David Flemming has filed a lawsuit against LCB Senior Living entities alleging wrongful termination based on age and disability discrimination among other claims. The case highlights issues surrounding workplace accommodations and employee rights under federal laws like ADA and FMLA.
Pharmaceutical company faces class action lawsuit over misleading clinical trial statements
Marinus Pharmaceuticals is being sued by investor Scott Bishins for allegedly misleading shareholders about the viability of its pivotal Phase III RAISE trial for ganaxolone. Filed on June 5th in Pennsylvania federal court, the class action claims significant financial losses due to understated risks related to meeting critical early-stopping criteria in their clinical trials.
Waynesburg couple sues physician and hospital over alleged medical malpractice
A Waynesburg couple has filed a lawsuit against a physician and hospital alleging severe complications following a surgical procedure for urinary incontinence issues leading to multiple surgeries and ongoing health problems.
Court requiring guardian ad litem in case of child who incurred neurological damage at Gettysburg Hospital
HARRISBURG – Per a judge’s ruling, the parents of an infant who sustained severe neurological damage and claimed that damage was received in the improper delivery of their child by employees of Gettysburg Hospital, will need to inform the Court as to the appointment of a guardian ad litem for the minor-plaintiff.
Final certification sought for settlement class in COVID-19 education suit versus Gannon University
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status – and then settled the case for $1.1 million – now seeks to obtain final certification of the settlement class.
Ex-Ballard Spahr worker says husband's cancer led to her firing
PHILADELPHIA - A woman who worked as a legal administrative assistant for the firm Ballard Spahr is suing it, claiming retaliation for missing time from work while her husband fought cancer.
Verizon sues Pa. town over rejection of cell tower
PHILADELPHIA - Lower Saucon Township faces a federal lawsuit over its rejection of a Verizon cell tower.
Wilentz Recognized as Market Leader in New Jersey in the 2024 Edition of Chambers USA
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA in 5 practice categories in New Jersey, and 22 Wilentz attorneys have been ranked in the latest edition.
Sidnee McDonald Elected to Allegheny County Bar Association’s Homer S. Brown Division’s Council
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected to the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Homer S. Brown Division’s (ACBA HSBD) Council.
Blank Rome Intellectual Property Partners Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2024
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that intellectual property partners Matthew A. Homyk, Timothy D. Pecsenye, and David M. Perry, who serves as co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, were listed in World Trademark Review (“WTR”) Global Leaders 2024, an annual directory that recognizes the top law firm and corporate trademark leaders.
U.S. Steel worker's lawsuit wants payment for putting on protective equipment
PITTSBURGH - A class action lawsuit says U.S. Steel failed to pay employees for the time it took them to put on and take over protective equipment.
Class action over collection of driver data transferred to Georgia federal court
SCRANTON – A lawsuit from a Pennsylvania man which alleged that collective conduct between General Motors, OnStar and LexisNexis resulted in driver behavior data being collected without drivers’ consent, has been transferred to a Georgia federal court.
The Cheesecake Factory wants discovery answers from plaintiff who allegedly bit into appetizer with glass
PITTSBURGH – The Cheesecake Factory is seeking to compel discovery responses from a Pittsburgh woman who alleged she bit into a glass-filled appetizer at a local branch location of the restaurant two years ago.
Lawsuit alleges broken ankle at spin class
PHILADELPHIA - A man whose son went to a spin class has filed a lawsuit that alleges the strap on his foot came undone, causing his ankle to break.