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The Glade Run Lawsuits & the Children Who Were Failed
Discover the full timeline of lawsuits and allegations against Glade Run Lutheran Services. How systemic failures enabled abuse, how survivors fought back, and what it means today.
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 [...]
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Walmart Marketplace Under Scrutiny: What the Recent Investigation Means for Consumers & Legitimate Businesses
CNBC reports Walmart’s marketplace faces scams & counterfeits. Learn the legal risks for consumers & sellers, and how Pisanchyn Law Firm can help protect you.
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Injured as a Nurse? A Workers’ Comp Lawyer Can Help You Recover
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Injured While Driving a Truck? A Workers’ Comp Lawyer Can Help You Get Paid
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Suffering from a Repetitive Stress Injury? Our Workers’ Comp Attorneys Can Help
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Hurt in a Slip and Fall at Work? A Workplace Injury Lawyer Can Help You Get Compensated
Slip and Fall at Work? Know Your Rights. Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Pennsylvania. Whether you work in a warehouse, hospital, office, or on a construction site, a fall on the job can lead to serious—and sometimes permanent—injuries. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury [...]
Injured in a Factory Accident? A Scranton Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help
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Injured in a Warehouse Job? A Workers’ Comp Attorney Can Help You Get the Benefits You Deserve
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Denied Workers’ Comp Claim? Here’s How Our Attorneys Can Help
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The Rise in High-Value Birth Injury Verdicts: What It Means for Hospitals, Doctors, and Families
Multi-million dollar birth injury verdicts are becoming more common. Learn how these cases are reshaping hospital accountability, medical standards, and what it means for affected families.
Workers Compensation Attorney Near Me for Back Injury | Free Consult
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How Medical Corporations Are Shielding Themselves from Liability—At the Expense of Injured Patients
Private equity firms are increasingly using bankruptcy and corporate restructuring to avoid paying injury victims. Learn how cases like Exactech highlight a dangerous legal trend—and what you can do to protect your rights.
Understanding In A Car Crash
Confused about what a 100/300 car insurance policy means after a crash? Learn how car insurance coverage works, how insurers calculate payouts, and why having an attorney matters.
Summer Tractor Trailer Accidents: What Pennsylvania Drivers Need to Know
Tractor trailer accidents increase during summer due to traffic, heat, and roadwork. Learn the common causes and how Pisanchyn Law Firm can help injured victims across Pennsylvania.
Common Office Injuries and What You Can Do If You’re Hurt at Work
Office injuries are more common than you think. Learn about common accidents in office environments and how Pisanchyn Law Firm can help you file a workers’ comp claim.