| Pennsylvania Record (2024)

UPenn faculty sue school over anti-Semitism investigation it equates to new 'McCarthyism'

PHILADELPHIA – A group of University of Pennsylvania professors have sued the school, alleging its cooperation with Congressional investigations into anti-Semitic activity on campus have compromised their free speech and privacy rights, and are tantamount to a modern form of “McCarthyism.”

PhilaPort suing over deepening of Delaware River

PHILADELPHIA - PhilaPort has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the dredging of the Delaware River has allowed Delaware to profit despite fighting the project.

U.S. Attorney Announces Completion Of Joint Law Enforcement Operation Designed To Target Areas Of High Rates Of Violent Crime And Opioid Overdoses

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the completion of a joint federal and state operation designed to target areas of high rates of violent crime and opioid overdoses within the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Troutman Pepper client Wrench Group, a national leader in home services, has acquired Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing, a home services leader across Southeast Florida.

U.S. Steel refers to federal statute in removal of class action over plant employee wages

PITTSBURGH – Citing a federal statute, U.S. Steel has likewise removed to federal court a class action complaint which alleged it violated the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA), by not paying employees for the time they spent showering and walking to their worksites, among other pre- and post-work activities.

Judge denies Penn State's search for other settlements in case of death at frat house

WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge recently denied a defendant’s request to compel discovery statements from some of his co-defendants who entered into a prior settlement, with the plaintiff parents of a Penn State University student who died at a fraternity chapter house in 2017.

Suit over injury at Marshall's HomeGoods store may be thrown out, if default isn't pursued

PHILADELPHIA – A local woman who alleged she was seriously injured at a Marshalls HomeGoods store in Northeast Philadelphia when a desk chair she was seated on unexpectedly moved and she fell, may have her case dismissed if she does not file for a default judgment within the next two weeks.

New Kensington couple reiterate allegations they were sickened by mold present in their new home

PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple have restated allegations against the couple who sold them their home, as well as a residential inspection service, after they allegedly developed illness from mold later found to be present in the home.

Troutman Pepper Recognized by JD Supra in 2024 Readers Choice Awards

Troutman Pepper and three attorneys have earned 2024 JD Supra Readers Choice Awards, which recognize top authors and firms for thought leadership in key topics throughout 2023.

Andrew C. Maher has joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as a Member.

Outback sued over slippery stool, spilled soup

PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit against Outback alleges back injuries from a stool that slipped out from under a customer.

Short white man sues police after being mistaken for 6-foot-5 Black man

SCRANTON - A disabled veteran describing himself as a "short Caucasian" says he was ambushed and beaten by police looking for a 6-foot-5 Black man.

Nonprofit legal services employee who alleged retaliation for reporting discrimination settles case

PHILADELPHIA – An employee for a non-profit legal services provider who alleged that she suffered racial and disability discrimination, in retaliation for reporting similar behavior in her workplace, recently withdrew her case.

JCPenney moves for summary judgment in injury suit over fall at its store in Oxford Valley Mall

PHILADELPHIA – JCPenney has motioned for summary judgment, in litigation which a Bucks County man said he suffered at the retailer’s store in Langhorne’s Oxford Valley Mall more than three-and-a-half years ago.

Fall sustained during construction of Geisinger Medical Center Muncy leads to injury lawsuit

WILLIAMSPORT – A Snyder County couple have sued a host of defendants they believe are responsible for injuries the husband-plaintiff’s allegedly sustained on the job, while building a new facility for Geisinger Medical Center.

Lancaster is dismissed from litigation concerning alleged warrantless raids of vape businesses

ALLENTOWN – Lancaster County has been dismissed from litigation asserting that its district attorney and police officers conducted warrantless raids of businesses selling vape products last April, raids which those proprietors contend were illegal and contradictory to state laws currently on the books.

Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, Practice Area Recognized in 2024 Chambers Global Rankings

Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’Connor attorneys as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Anthony J. Giresi has joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel. He joins the mineral title and property practice group in the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Department, as well as the commercial & wealth practice group in the firm’s Business Department.

2024 American Bar Association - IPT Advanced Tax Seminars on March 11-15, 2024

Join members of our State Tax Team in New Orleans for the 2024 ABA/IPT Advanced Tax Seminars!

Pa. State Police barracks visitor who claimed she fell on building's front steps settles case

WILLIAMSPORT – A Lycoming County woman who alleged that while visiting a Pennsylvania State Police barracks, she encountered a defective condition in the building’s front steps, leading her to fall and break her left leg and left shoulder, has settled her case.