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3rd child files lawsuit against Glade Run
Bradley Moyer of Pisanchyn Law Firm — which handled the previous cases — is representing a then-13-year-old boy who “was coerced into non consensual sexual acts with their roommate while they should have been under the supervision and care of Glade Run Corporation Defendant’s staff,” according to the suit.
Nonverbal Drums woman gets $1.2M settlement from care provider
Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania, based in Scranton, and Senior Care Centers of America Inc., based in Trevose, have agreed to pay $1.2 million as a result of the care Drums resident Sandra Dunkle, 61, received at their facility in Wright Twp.
Fertig v. Horace Mann Ins. Co. | Judicial Opinion
After the jury in separate underinsured motorist (“UIM”) benefits trials awarded the insured $75,000.00 in economic damages and $175,000.00 in noneconomic damages for an aggregate gross award of $250,000.00, the combined verdicts were reduced to a net UIM award of $150,000.00 to reflect a credit for the tortfeasor’s liability insurance coverage limit of $100,000.00.
Plaintiff’s passing leads to substitution in wrongful death suit against Geisinger Medical Center
Due to the death of a plaintiff, one representing the estate of a Carbondale woman who passed away from cardiac arrest three years ago while in the care of Geisinger Medical Center, another individual has been substituted to stand in for the litigation.
THE VERY FIRST POST-COVID PLAINTIFF’S VERDICT AND ONE OF LARGEST VERDICT IN BRADFORD COUNTY HISTORY
Michael Pisanchyn was lead trial counsel with Douglas Yazinski and Bradley Moyer sitting second chair. The Defendant Monroeton Rod and Gun Club was represented by 1) Donald Carmelite, 2) Scott Gemberling and 3) Mathew Kerris sitting second chair all from Marshall Dennehey and also 4) Patrick Heffron of Chartwell Law. The Defendant Driver was represented by Attorney Robert Muolo from Wiest Muolo Noon Swinehart and Bathgate. The trial took place for 5 days with the jury deliberating about 90 minutes.
Michael Pisanchyn Obtains $2.3 Million for Client
A $2.3 million resolution will keep the community safe from bars and restaurants who serve people too much to drink, said an attorney representing Scott Bitler’s family.
$2.3 Recovery Dram Shop – Pennsylvania Jury & Verdict Review
This dram shop action arose from an automobile accident involving a head-on collision caused by a drunk driver after he consumed alcohol at two Northumberland County, Pennsylvania bars. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant bars served the driver alcohol while he was visibly intoxicated.
Berks County Children’s Home Hit With $3M Verdict for Teenage Girl’s Death
A Philadelphia jury handed down a nearly $3 million verdict against a Berks County children's residential treatment home accused of ignoring the warning signs of a mentally ill teenager's intent to commit suicide. By P.J. D'Annunzio | April 09, 2019 at 03:53 PM A Philadelphia jury handed down a nearly $3 million verdict against a [...]
Family of teen who committed suicide awarded $2.9 million against treatment facility
BY TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER Apr 9, 2019 Updated Apr 17, 2020 Comments A Philadelphia County jury awarded more than $2.9 million to the father of a teenager who committed suicide after running away from a Berks County residential treatment facility. Calvin Long of Wernersville filed suit against Bethany Children's Home in Womelsdorf, alleging staff there was [...]
Philadelphia Jury Awards $3 Million in Wrongful Death Case
$3 million was awarded to the father of a 16-year-old girl who committed suicide in 2015 while she resided at the Bethany Children’s Home. A Philadelphia jury found Bethany Children’s Home negligent for not properly supervising the young woman, resulting in her leaving the campus unsupervised – despite the law requiring her to be supervised off the grounds while under their care.
Jury awards $2.9 million in wrongful death case against Bethany Children’s Home
A Philadelphia jury awarded $2.9 million to the father of a 16-year-old girl who committed suicide in 2015 while she resided at the Bethany Children’s Home in western Berks County, according to court documents.
Lawsuit alleges eastern Pa. man harbored dangerous wolf-dog hybrid
Patrick Varine | Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:06 p.m. The family of a Scranton toddler who was attacked by a dog this past May is suing the dog’s owner, accusing him of harboring an exotic wolf-dog hybrid he knew to be dangerous. Katelyn Davis’ 2-year-old son, who is not identified by name in the lawsuit, [...]
Lawsuit: 9-year-old boy was abused at now-closed youth home
ZELIENOPLE. Pa. — A new lawsuit has been filed against a now-shuttered Butler County youth home with a troubled history after allegations that a young child was sexually abused there. Glade Run Lutheran Services closed in 2015 amid several abuse claims that were reported to the state's Department of Human Services. A lawsuit was settled [...]
New lawsuit filed against Glade Run Lutheran claims another boy was sexually assaulted
Michael DiVittorio | Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:32 p.m. The parent organization that ran a since-closed Zelienople youth home and recently settled a lawsuit filed on behalf of a teenage sexual assault victim faces a new lawsuit of a similar nature. Attorney Michael Pisanchyn Jr. of the Pittsburgh-based Pisanchyn Law Firm filed the suit this [...]
Pisanchyn Law Firm Obtains Settlement for Sexual Abuse Victim
The Pisanchyn Law Firm has reached settlement for its sexual abuse suit with Glade Run, a nonprofit that provides youth services. The confidential settlement will enable the family of the young victim, who suffered abuse at Glade Run’s Zelienople youth service program, to adequately care for his needs for the rest of his life. The [...]
Glade Run faces new lawsuit
Eric Jankiewicz Eagle Staff Writer | January 11, 2019 Only days after settling a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse, a Zelienople youth service program is being sued again over similar accusations, including claims that the program's lax supervision led to sexual assaults in 2014. “A brief review of the facts, as stated in [the victims] complaint, [...]
Glade Run center facing another lawsuit
ZELIENOPLE — Another lawsuit alleging sexual assault has been filed against the former Glade Run Lutheran Services youth home. The Pisanchyn Law Firm filed the complaint Monday in Butler County Court on behalf of a now-19-year-old boy, who was 13 at the time of the alleged incidents. The same firm filed two separate lawsuits last [...]
Dog attack on toddler prompts negligence lawsuit
The family of a 2-year-old boy severely injured when a dog bit him at Hollenback Park earlier this year filed suit against the dog owner Thursday, accusing him of negligence in the attack that occurred while the dog was in a fenced dog area.
Articles: Dog attack on toddler prompts negligence lawsuit
The Pisanchyn Law Firm filed suit earlier today. See some of the media that have been published all the way to Pittsburgh. We’re hoping this will make the community safer and bring attention to this issue. Can click on the three different articles below: Times Leader Trib Live Citizen’s Voice
PLF’s $6.5 M Recovery Featured in PA Jury Verdict Review
Pisanchyn Law Firm’s recent $6.5 million recovery for the untimely death of 22-year old Wesley Sherwood due to a defective rock crusher is featured in Pennsylvania Jury Verdict Review & Analysis. Click the images below to read the full story.
$6.5M settlement for family of man killed by rock crusher
Article by the Times Leader – Click here to view By Patrick Kernan – pkernan@timesleader.com | October 13th, 2017 10:04 pm Wesley SherwoodLANESBORO — Wesley Sherwood’s family has agreed to a $6.5 million settlement with two companies after he was killed by falling into a rock crusher in 2011. Sherwood’s estate was represented by the [...]
Jury Awards Woman more than $311K for DUI Crash
This last Thursday a jury in Lackawanna County, sent a message to a Defendant awarding over quarter of a million dollars for his “outrageous conduct.” Specifically the jury awarded $311,498.45 with the largest portion $200,000 toward punitive damages. It took the Pisanchyn Law Firm through Attorney Douglas Yazinski and Bradley Moyer just one day to [...]
Late doctor’s family sues Wilkes Barre General
The Citizen’s Voice Staff writer @cvjimhalpin The family of a Pittston doctor who hanged himself shortly after being discharged from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has sued the hospital alleging doctors there failed to act when he expressed suicidal thoughts during a psychiatric assessment. Dr. Steven Allan Azaravich, 33, of Pittston, was found dead July 22, 2015, [...]
Federal Suit Filed on Behalf of Sexual Assault Victims
The Pisanchyn Law Firm has filed a Federal Lawsuit against Butler County, its prison and their food service provider on behalf of two inmates who were sexually assaulted while serving time for low-level offenses. Attorney Michael Pisanchyn, Jr., says that the main concern of the suit is preventing future sexual assaults at the facility. “It [...]
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Understanding Wrongful Death Claims: How PA Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Help
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but when that loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, the pain can be even more overwhelming. At Pisanchyn Law Firm, our experienced PA Wrongful Death Attorneys are here to guide you through the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
PA Big Truck Attorneys – Protecting Your Rights After a Commercial Truck Accident
With the complexities involved in commercial trucking cases, you need experienced PA Big Truck Attorneys on your side to help you navigate the legal process and secure the compensation you deserve.
Workers’ Compensation: Why You Need a Work Injury Lawyer Near Me for a Free Consultation
From filing claims to dealing with insurance companies, the process can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you’re trying to recover from an injury. Fortunately, a work injury lawyer near me can provide the guidance you need and offer a free consultation to discuss your case and rights under workers’ compensation laws.
How the Ongoing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Backlog Impacts Claimants
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Construction Accident Attorneys in Pittsburgh: Your Legal Advocates for Justice
If you or a loved one has been injured on a construction site, you may be wondering where to turn. The construction accident attorneys in Pittsburgh at Pisanchyn Law Firm are here to help you navigate the legal system and secure the compensation you deserve.
Construction Accidents in Pittsburgh, PA: Know Your Rights with Pisanchyn Law Firm
Construction work is one of the most dangerous professions in the U.S., and Pittsburgh, PA, is no exception. With numerous building projects across the city, construction workers face daily risks that can lead to serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction accident in Pittsburgh, PA, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and lost wages.
Understanding Railroad Employee Accidents and Your Rights
If you or a loved one has been injured in a railroad employee accident, you don’t have to face the legal challenges alone. The attorneys at Pisanchyn Law Firm have the expertise and dedication to help you navigate the complexities of FELA claims and secure the compensation you deserve.
Hernia Mesh Brands Facing Lawsuits for Defective Products: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one has suffered complications from a hernia mesh implant, you may be entitled to compensation. Here are the major hernia mesh brands involved in current litigation.
Common Railroad Accidents and Claims Employees May Be Entitled To After an Injury
Railroad employees face hazardous working conditions on a daily basis, often working around heavy machinery, moving trains, and hazardous materials. These risks can lead to serious accidents that leave workers with life-altering injuries. In the United States, railroad employees are protected under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which allows them to seek compensation for injuries sustained on the job due to employer negligence.
Understanding Hernia Mesh Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one has experienced pain or health issues after hernia mesh surgery, you may be entitled to compensation.
How to Know If You Have a Personal Injury Case: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Legal World and AI: A New Frontier
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it’s changing the way we live, work, and even how our courts operate. 🧑⚖️ But what does this mean for the future of justice? Check out this insightful article from Citizens’ Voice on how courts are grappling with the emergence of AI and what it means for the legal system.
Miracle 4 Mandy
We had an amazing time participating in this year’s Miracle 4 Mandy Golf Fundraiser! It was a fantastic opportunity to come together with so many wonderful people to support an important cause.
Snapchat’s Speed Filter Under Legal Fire: The 107 MPH Car Crash Lawsuit
Recently, Snapchat has come under intense scrutiny following a lawsuit stemming from a tragic motor vehicle accident involving its speed filter.
Understanding Average Back Injury Settlement Compensation for Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Car accidents can have life-altering consequences, particularly when they result in severe back injuries. In Pennsylvania, navigating the legal landscape to secure fair compensation for these injuries can be challenging.
AstraZeneca Faces Legal Battle Over COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Injury
Recently, AstraZeneca has found itself at the center of a significant legal dispute, facing a lawsuit over alleged injuries sustained during their COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
Superior Court Revives Medical Negligence Suit Against Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Following Discharged Patient’s Suicide
The Superior Court found that our clients’ pretrial expert reports did indeed create such an issue, which means it is not the trial court’s role to assess the credibility or value of these experts’ opinions. Instead, the trial court must determine if the expert reports present a genuine issue of material fact that warrants a jury trial,” David S. Senoff of First Law Strategy Group said.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges caregiver left woman unsupervised with food despite known choking risk
A lawsuit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas against The Mentor Network and affiliated entities alleges wrongful death and negligence in the death of Melinda Tarr, a resident under the care of the company.
Who Is Liable after a Parking Lot Injury?
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What Happens If You Fall at a Relative’s House
If you fall at your friend or relative’s house and sustain an injury, you may be able to pursue legal action against them for your damages. The exact course of action will depend on the specific circumstances of your fall and the laws in your jurisdiction.