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C.O. v. Universal Health Services: A Breakdown of “Snap” Removal and the Forum Defendant Rule
In C.O. v. Universal Health Services, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a critical ruling on “snap” removal, a legal tactic that has been increasingly used by defendants to transfer cases to federal court before a forum defendant is served.
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
The owners of a chain of care facilities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, based in Scranton, 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, [...]
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What Are Some Signs a Patient or Family Member Should Look for if They Suspect Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can be difficult to detect, especially when patients trust that their doctors have their best interests at heart. However, there are several red flags that may indicate a problem:
What Are Some Common Mistakes People Make When Handling Their Claims?
Handling a personal injury claim on your own can be tricky. Avoid these common mistakes to protect your rights
When Is the Right Time to Contact a Personal Injury Attorney?
Timing can significantly impact the success of a personal injury claim. Here are key moments when you should reach out to an attorney:
What Should Someone Do Immediately After Being Involved in an Accident?
Being involved in an accident can be overwhelming, but taking the right steps immediately afterward is crucial to protecting your health and legal rights. Here’s what you should do.
Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Wondering if it’s worth hiring a car accident attorney in Pennsylvania? Learn when you need a lawyer, what they can help you recover, and how Pisanchyn Law Firm fights for your rights.
Workers’ Compensation & Commercial Truck Drivers
At The Pisanchyn Law Firm, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys help injured truck drivers understand their rights and secure the benefits they’re entitled to under Pennsylvania law.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen in a matter of seconds, but the consequences can last a lifetime. Understanding the most common causes of car accidents can help drivers stay alert on the road—and help victims recognize when another party may be at fault. At The Pisanchyn Law Firm, our experienced car accident attorneys
Understanding Car Accident Injury Compensation
Car accident injury compensation is the financial recovery you may be entitled to if you’ve suffered injuries due to another driver’s negligence. This compensation is meant to cover the damages you’ve experienced—both economic and non-economic.
Can You Sue for Bed Bugs from a Pocono Hotel or Resort?
Your Legal Guide to Lodge, Waterpark, and Resort Infestations in Pennsylvania. Bed bugs are turning dream vacations into nightmares for many families visiting the Pocono Mountains.
Signs That You Have Bed Bugs – And What to Do If You Think You Got Them from a Hotel or Furniture Store
Bed bugs are more than just a nuisance—they’re a serious health and legal concern for many Pennsylvania residents. These tiny pests are known for hiding in mattresses, furniture, and luggage, and they often spread through hotels and furniture deliveries. If you’re waking up with itchy bites or noticing strange marks on your sheets, you might [...]
Weird and Unexpected Ways Bed Bugs Invade Your Home
Here are some of the weirdest ways bed bugs have made their way into people’s homes—and what you should know if it happens to you.
Bed Bug Injuries from Pocono Hotels & Waterparks: What You Need to Know
If you’ve recently stayed at a hotel or waterpark in the Poconos and suffered from bed bug bites, you’re not alone. Increasing reports of bed bug infestations at popular Pocono resorts are causing serious concern for Pennsylvania families.
Harrisburg Car Accident Attorney The Legal Help You Deserve
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, seeking legal representation from an experienced Harrisburg car accident attorney can make a significant difference in your case.
Why Personal Injury Cases Take Time – And Why Patience Pays Off
While this may seem frustrating, there are important reasons why these cases take time. More importantly, waiting often leads to far better results.
Scranton Car Accident Lawyer: Even Small Accidents Can Lead to Serious Injuries
If you’ve been involved in any type of accident, contact an experienced Scranton car accident lawyer at the Pisanchyn Law Firm
Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident?
If you’re wondering whether you need a personal injury lawyer after a car accident, the answer depends on the severity of your injuries, liability disputes, and potential financial losses.
C.O. v. Universal Health Services: A Breakdown of “Snap” Removal and the Forum Defendant Rule
In C.O. v. Universal Health Services, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a critical ruling on “snap” removal, a legal tactic that has been increasingly used by defendants to transfer cases to federal court before a forum defendant is served.
TSA Shell-Shocked: Pa Man Caught Smuggling Turtle in His Pants at Airport
In one of the more bizarre travel security incidents in recent memory, a Pennsylvania man was caught by TSA agents at Newark Liberty International Airport attempting to smuggle a live turtle—inside his pants.
Hair Relaxer Attorneys: Brands in Lawsuit, Symptoms to Watch For, and How The Pisanchyn Law Firm Can Help
At The Pisanchyn Law Firm, we are actively helping victims of these dangerous products understand their rights and pursue justice. Below, we’ll explain which hair relaxer brands are being sued, which brands are under investigation, symptoms to watch for, and what you should do next.