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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 [...]
Child Facility to Close
State won’t renew Glade Run license Child facility to close- One of Glad Run Lutheran Services’ residential buildings will soon no longer be in service following incidents of staff negligence. The Department of Human Services issues a non-renewal notice last week to the child residential facility operated by Glade Run at 70 Beaver Road. “If [...]
State Revokes Glade Run Residential Care Facility’s Operations License
By Andy Sheehan | November 14, 2016 at 7:16 pm ZELIENOPLE (KDKA) — State investigators say lax oversight at a Butler County residential treatment facility for children with autism and other developmental disabilities continues to jeopardize the safety of those who live there. On Monday, the state Department of Human Services once again revoked Glade [...]
Judge Gives Green Light
Pisanchyn Law Firm’s recent allowance to pursue a civil suit against a Susquehanna County gun store employee was featured in the Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia Attorney’s Premier News Source. A gun shop and its owner, whose son—an employee at the store—shot and killed a man, can be held civilly liable for the fatal shooting, a Pennsylvania [...]
Court allows lawsuit against gun shop owner to proceed
BY TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER / Published: July 19, 2016 The father of a man who was fatally shot outside a Susquehanna County home can proceed with a lawsuit against the gun shop owned by the killer’s father, a Lackawanna County judge ruled Monday. Judge Terrence Nealon said George Rogers presented sufficient evidence to support his claims [...]
GM agrees to pay at least $1.9 million to family of Dunmore man
The settlement, negotiated by attorney Michael Pisanchyn of Scranton, comes from a fund GM set up to compensate victims of the defective switch. Terms of the settlement are confidential, but public documents related to the claims process reveal family members will be paid at least $1 million in damages, plus $300,000 for each dependent. That equates to at least $1.9 million for Mr. McHale’s family.
Family settles fatal motorcycle accident suit for $1.5 million
By Terrie Morgan-Besecker / The Times-Tribune (TNS) Posted Apr 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM Updated Apr 6, 2016 at 2:30 PM The family of a Scranton man killed when a tractor- trailer struck his motorcycle reached a $1.5 million settlement with the trucking firm. Thomas M. Burke Sr., 65, of Park Drive, Scranton, was riding [...]
$1.5 Million Motorcycle Accident Settlement
A recent Pennsylvania Jury Verdict Review & Analysis summarized the Pisanchyn Law Firm’s $1.5 Million Motorcycle Accident recovery. 1,5000,0000 Recovery – Motor Vehicle Negligence – Negligent Lane Change – Motorcycle/Truck Collision – Alleged Wrongful Hiring and Retention of Truck Driver – Wrongful Death at Age 65 Lackawanna County, PA The plaintiff’s decedent was a 65-year-old [...]
Attorney Pisanchyn on KQV News
Attorney Pisanchyn talks with KQV News about the need to get his clients, who have been sexually assaulted while in Butler County Jail, out of the facility. An arrest warrant has been issued and charges have been filed in relation to this case against Luis Quinones, a Trinity Services Group employee, who worked in the [...]
Hearing for Inmates Who Were Sexually Assaulted
Inmates in sex assault case get hearing to leave prison The two Butler County Prison inmates who claim they were sexually assaulted in the prison will get their day in court. County President Judge Thomas Doerr today scheduled a hearing for a petition by two inmates wanting to be released after reporting a prison food [...]
Two clients were sexually assaulted by prison employee while incarcerated
BUTLER, Pa. —An attorney filed a motion Friday to get his two clients out of the Butler County Prison where he claims they were sexually assaulted by an employee. “I have a feeling that they are going to have problems long-term from being assaulted in a place where they were helpless, vulnerable and had to [...]
Inmates accuse worker of making sexual advances
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation is underway at the Butler County Prison after inmates claimed a worker made sexual advances on them, the inmates’ attorney told Channel 11 News Friday. Two inmates have come forward, saying they have been subjected to sexual innuendos, advances and contact while serving their time at the prison. Channel [...]
15-year-old sues Zelienople youth treatment facility
By Elizabeth Behrman Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 5:45 p.m. The family of a boy who says he was sexually assaulted at a Zelienople youth treatment facility has sued, saying the center’s employees allowed it to happen and responded to his complaints with verbal abuse rather than reporting it to the police. The 15-year-old, who was [...]
Negligence lawsuit filed against Glade Run Lutheran Services
By Kate Malongowski Calkins Media | Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6:00 pm ZELIENOPLE — The family of a juvenile who was allegedly sexually assaulted while staying at a Butler County-based mental health treatment facility has filed a civil lawsuit in Allegheny County. According to the 30-page lawsuit filed Wednesday against Glade Run Lutheran Services [...]
Lawsuit alleging abuse, neglect of teen
ZELIENOPLE, Pa. — A family is suing Glade Run Lutheran Services, a group home in Zelienople, claiming that a 13-year-old boy was abused and neglected at the facility. Abuse and neglect lawsuit filed against Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople PA Attorneys for the boy and his family spoke Wednesday with Channel 11 News after [...]
Bad Faith Verdict Published
Car Passenger Alleged Insurer Acted in Bad Faith on UIM Claim The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s recent verdict in a Bad Faith case has been published in Pennsylvania Verdict Search. Insurance companies have a duty to act in good faith to their clients and the Pisanchyn Law Firm will fight to ensure they do on behalf [...]
GM agrees to pay at least $1.9 million to family of Dunmore man
Pisanchyn Law Firm Fights for Justice Against GM By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER Published: April 28, 2016 Joan Occulto always suspected a mechanical problem caused the 2007 car crash that killed her grandson, but no one believed her. Joan Occulto holds a box containing her grandson’s ashes at her home in Dunmore. Louis McHale-Occulto was killed in [...]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Settlement Reached
Family settles fatal motorcycle accident suit for $1.5 million By Terrie Morgan-Besecker The Times-Tribune (TNS) The family of a Scranton man killed when a tractor- trailer struck his motorcycle reached a $1.5 million settlement with the trucking firm. Thomas M. Burke Sr., 65, of Park Drive, Scranton, was riding his 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle on [...]
Insured Gets Four Times Underlying Damages in Bad-Faith Suit
On Aug. 26, 2009, plaintiff Bernie Clemens was the passenger in a vehicle owned by Timothy Kruger that was struck by the vehicle of Ana Burrell in Mount Pocono. Clemens sustained serious injuries to his neck, face and shoulders as a result of the accident, according to court documents.
$900,000 Settlement for Motor-vehicle Case
The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s recent $900,000 verdict in a truck accident case has been published in Pennsylvania Verdict Search. Truckers and truck companies have a duty to drive their large loads safely without harming others on the road and the Pisanchyn Law Firm will fight to ensure they do on behalf of our clients. Click [...]
Pisanchyn Law Firm’s $900K Recovery Featured in PA Jury Verdict Review
$900,000 Recovery – Motor Vehicle Negligence – Intersection Collision – Outrageous Conduct Warranting Punitive Damages – Drunk Driving – Hit and Run – Cervical and Lumbar Disc Injuries – Damages/Causation only
Families blame MD for poor care
Relatives of a 10-year-old disabled foster child who died at an Anne Arundel County group home last month and the guardian of another resident whose inadequate care there led to a serious illness have filed notice that they intent to sue the state for failing to supervise the facility’s operator.
LAW CHANGING COURT OPINION—- DISBALED PERSON’S HEIRS HAVE RIGHT TO RECOVER FOR THE LOSS OF THE DISABLED PERSON’S COMFORT, SOCIETY, AND COMPANIONSHIP
The state Superior Court recently upheld a $3 million verdict by a jury that found a group home negligent in the 2009 death of a woman with cerebral palsy following a van accident in Bloomsburg.
Super. Ct. rebuffs bid to minimize wrongful death recovery
Decedent’s mother, who is mentally disabled, was unable to testify eloquently at trial about the effect of losing her daughter. Her disability also limited the amount of contact she had been able to have with her daughter. Defendants argued that her testimony was insufficient to support the amount the jury awarded under the Wrongful Death Act and the trial court agreed, granting a new trial.
WHAT’S NEW
Understanding Birth Injuries: Types and Legal Options
Understanding the types of birth injuries and the legal options available is crucial in seeking justice and compensation. At The Pisanchyn Law Firm, our experienced birth injury attorneys and birth injury lawyers are dedicated to helping families through these challenging situations.
Staying Ahead in Personal Injury Law: Key Trends to Watch in 2025
As personal injury law evolves, several emerging trends in 2024 are reshaping how cases are approached, litigated, and resolved. Here’s an overview of key developments influencing the field and what they mean for accident victims:
Ongoing Ozempic Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
In 2024 ongoing lawsuits against Ozempic allege that the drug has caused life-threatening injuries, prompting patients to seek compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and more.
What Are the Brand Names of Hair Relaxers Involved in Mass Tort Lawsuits?
If you have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or have experienced reproductive health problems after using a hair relaxer, you may be entitled to compensation through a hair relaxer lawsuit. Below, we will outline some of the major hair relaxer brands currently involved in these mass tort lawsuits.
What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Litigation and Your Legal Rights
Many patients have reported severe health issues after using the medication, leading to a surge in lawsuits against its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk. At The Pisanchyn Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping those affected by harmful drugs like Ozempic.
What is Premise Liability? Understanding Your Rights with a Dog Bite Attorney
Premise liability refers to a property owner’s legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for visitors. One of the most common cases involving premise liability is dog bite incidents. If you’ve been bitten by a dog while on someone’s property, you may need the help of an experienced dog bite attorney to pursue compensation.
How to Find the Best Car Accident Lawyers Near Me
If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident, you may be searching for reliable legal help. A quick search for “car accident lawyers near me” can yield countless results, but finding the right attorney is crucial to ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve. At Pisanchyn Law Firm, our experienced team of car accident attorneys is dedicated to helping victims navigate the legal process and recover what they’re entitled to.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania
Filing a personal injury claim can be a daunting process, but understanding the steps involved can help simplify it. Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania.
What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees injured on the job. Understanding the key aspects of Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system is crucial for both employers and employees. This guide outlines what you need to know.
Understanding Medical Malpractice: Rights and Remedies in PA
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care expected, resulting in harm to the patient. Understanding your rights and potential remedies is essential for those affected by medical negligence. Here’s what you need to know.
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in PA
Car accidents can be overwhelming, leaving victims unsure of what to do next. Making mistakes in the aftermath can jeopardize your claim and financial recovery. In this blog, we’ll outline ten common mistakes to avoid after a car accident in Pennsylvania.
When to Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer: Protecting Your Rights After a Workplace Injury
If you’ve been injured at work, you may wonder, “When should I hire a workers’ comp lawyer?” Many injured workers assume the workers’ compensation system is straightforward, but unfortunately, it’s not always easy to navigate.
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
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system plays a crucial role in providing financial support to those who are unable to work due to a disability. Unfortunately, in 2024, the SSDI program faces a significant backlog in processing claims, causing delays that leave thousands of people in limbo.
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.