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September 01, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

In April 2019, plaintiff Daniel Rugg, 61, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in Pittsburgh. He claimed that he developed the cancer from his years working with asbestos-containing talc at Washington Penn Plastic Co. Inc., in Washington, Pennsylvania.

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August 25, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

In January 2019, plaintiffs Allen Shears and Latasha Shears hired contractor Michael Laws to perform renovations to their basement and deck at their home in Trevose. The couple claimed that Laws only performed a fraction of the work that he was contracted to do, and the work he did perform was intentionally performed in a nonworkmanlike manner.

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August 25, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Aug. 6, 2016, plaintiff Mark Mortland, 53, a physical therapist, underwent a right hip resurfacing surgery that was performed by Dr. Ari Pressman at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Mortland claimed that he suffered an intraoperative fractures of the pelvis. Mortland went on to have three hip replacements and develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

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August 18, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On March 13, 2019, plaintiff Daniel Castagna, 42, was terminated from his position as superintendent by the West Mifflin Area School District, in West Mifflin. Castagna claimed that his termination was in retaliation for his political affiliation, free speech and whistleblowing activities.

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August 11, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Sept. 7, 2017, plaintiff Charles Rodgers, 42, a construction worker, was struck by a falling 6,000-pound steel trellis at a construction project at Ursinus College, in Collegeville. Rodgers was a superintendent of the general contractor on site. Rodgers suffered brain damage, in addition to other neurological and orthopedic injuries.

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July 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On July 31, 2018, plaintiff's decedent Lonnie Kersey, 68, died from complications related to metastatic prostate cancer. His estate claimed that his death was due to improper care administered by his primary care physician.

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July 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Dec. 31, 2017, plaintiff David Brodt, 64, slipped and fell on an icy patch in the parking lot of a Burger King in Easton. He suffered a hip fracture.

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July 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On April 5, 2013, plaintiff Brent David, in his 30s, was driving west on West Main Street in Ephrata. The rear of his sedan was struck by the front of a trailing sport utility vehicle. David claimed neck and back injuries.

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July 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On July 11, 2018, plaintiff Melida Lopez, 65, was walking across Tambur Boulevard, at its intersection with Arena Hub Plaza, in Wilkes-Barre. Lopez was struck by a pickup truck that was turned onto Tambur Boulevard from Arena Hub Plaza. Lopez suffered brain damage and fractures to her skull and ribs.

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June 30, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Sept. 2, 2014, plaintiff Milford Stevens, 56, a truck driver, was driving east on U.S. Route 422 in Muddy Creek Township. Stevens was operating a 2007 Mack tri-axle dump truck when the front left steer tire failed, resulting in an immediate loss of control.

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