December 15, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
$250,000 Settlement for Tenant Who Fell in Grass-Covered HoleOn June 6, 2020, plaintiff Antonina Houston fell into a hole in the common area at The Fairways Apartments and Townhomes, where she was a tenant, in Thorndale. She suffered a fractured ankle.
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December 15, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Adequate Skin Care Was Provided to Patient, According to HospitalOn April 7, 2016, plaintiff John Amberg, 86, was a patient at an Aria Health-owned hospital in Philadelphia, where he was being treated for sepsis and respiratory failure. His estate claimed that he developed a significant wound on his nose, which the hospital failed to treat. Amberg later died of unrelated causes.
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December 08, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Female Driver Said She Was Terminated Due to GenderOn July 28, 2016, plaintiff Susan Bowersox, 59, was terminated from her position as a laundry worker for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Bowersox claimed that her firing was due to gender discrimination.
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December 01, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cause of Rotator Cuff Tear Disputed in Auto Accident CaseOn Oct. 31, 2011, plaintiff Jennifer Weller, 46, an office worker, was driving on West Huller Lane, toward its intersection with State Route 61, in Ontelaunee Township. As Weller entered the intersection, the driver's side of her sedan was struck by the front of a vehicle. Weller claimed a shoulder injury.
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November 23, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Defense: Pedestrian Not in Crosswalk When StruckOn Aug. 24, 2015, Lila Subedi was crossing Brownsville Road in Pittsburgh, from east to west. She was on her way to work with a number of coworkers, who were also crossing the street. As the group moved across the street, Subedi lagged a bit behind.
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November 22, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Plaintiff: Crash Caused by Defendant's Improper TurnOn March 20, 2019, plaintiff Ronald Smith, 37, an HVAC technician, was driving south on Broad Street, in South Philadelphia. At the intersection with Reed Street, the front of Smith's sedan struck the passenger's side of a car driven by Daisy Vai.
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November 10, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fall Happened on Adjacent Property, Defendants AssertedOn Feb. 6, 2019, plaintiff Sandra Broccolo, 63, slipped and fell on loose gravel on a sidewalk in Philadelphia. She claimed that the portion of the sidewalk was part of the property owned by Temple University, and the portion allegedly had undergone patchwork by Pasquale Portolese Inc. Broccolo suffered an elbow fracture.
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November 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Achilles Tendon Tear Disputed by Defense in Auto CaseOn July 5, 2017, plaintiff Brian Garnett, in his early 50s, was a passenger in a sedan driven by his wife, plaintiff Diane Garnett, 50. They were stopped on Street Road, at its intersection with Bustleton Pike Feasterville-Trevose. The rear of the car was subsequently struck by the front of a trailing sport utility vehicle driven by Matthew Bielucki. Brian Garnett claimed an Achilles tendon tear. Diane Garnett also claimed injuries.
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November 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
$100,000 Accord Reached for Woman Suffering From PTSD After Dog AttackOn April 8 2020, plaintiff Babana Castillo, 55, was walking on the 3100 block of Montrose Avenue, in Laureldale. A Belgian Malinois charged at her and knocked her to the ground. The dog proceeded to attack her and bite her several times.
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October 24, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Restaurant Sued After Customer's Fall Down StairsOn Sept. 3, 2018, plaintiff Ross Plyler, 27, was a patron at a White Dog Café restaurant in Philadelphia. He was following a hostess to a table when he fell down steps leading him to the outside section. He suffered an ankle ligament tear and a fractured tooth.
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