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Pennsylvania Justices to Review Waiver of Liability in Triathlete Wrongful Death Case
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of Derek Valentino, a triathlete who drowned in a 2010 event organized by Philadelphia Triathlete LLC. The Court will determine whether the wrongful death claims brought by Mr. Valentino’s widow… Continue reading
Pennsylvania Court to Reconsider Denial of Attorney-Client Privilege for Email to Consultant
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The Pennsylvania Superior Court will reconsider its ruling that attorney-client privilege does not apply to an email from a hospital’s attorney to its public relations firm. The discovery dispute in the case involved a document generated by outside counsel pertaining to a public announcement planned by the hospital. The announcement… Continue reading
What Damages Are Available Under the PA Human Trafficking Statute?
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This is the fifth in a series of posts summarizing the civil causes of action available under the PA Human Trafficking Statute. Thus far, I have addressed who can sue under the statute, who can be sued, and the powerful list of “nondefenses” provided within the statute. This post addresses… Continue reading
Do We Need More Uniformity in Newborn Screening in the US?
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According to the March of Dimes, each year more than 12,000 newborns are identified as having a condition detected through newborn screening. Newborn screening is the practice of testing every newborn for certain genetic, metabolic, hormonal, and functional conditions. If diagnosed early, many of these conditions can be successfully managed,… Continue reading
Federal Government Must Pay $41.6M for Negligent Forceps Delivery
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A Pennsylvania judge recently entered a $41.6 million verdict against the federal government after an obstetrician employed by a federally-funded health clinic negligently used forceps to deliver a baby. The baby suffered severe permanent brain damage as a result. The lawsuit claimed that the obstetrician applied excessive force and traction… Continue reading
Victim’s Consent Not a Defense Under PA Human Trafficking Statute
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This is the fourth in a series of posts summarizing the civil causes of action available under the PA Human Trafficking Statute. Thus far, I have addressed who can sue under the statute and who can be sued. This post will address the powerful list of “nondefenses” provided within the… Continue reading
Deadline to Comply with New Fire Inspection Requirements is Fast Approaching
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The deadline to comply with the new inspection requirements mandated by the recent amendment to the Philadelphia fire code is fast approaching. In the wake of a fire escape collapse in Center City that caused one death and two very serious injuries, the City of Philadelphia reviewed whether to mandate… Continue reading
Who Can Be Sued Under PA Human Trafficking Statute?
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This is the third post in a series of posts breaking down the civil causes of action available under the Pennsylvania Human Trafficking Statute. In my last post, I discussed who could bring a case under the statute; this post addresses who can be sued. The text of the statute… Continue reading
PA Courts Discuss Documents Shielded by Peer Review Protection Act
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In a Common Pleas Court decision, the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon set forth a detailed discussion concerning what materials are discoverable in a medical malpractice action under the Peer Review Protection Act (“PRPA”). 63 P.S. §§425.1 – 425.4. In Vaccaro v. Scranton Quincy Hospital Company, LLC, plaintiffs allege obstetrical and… Continue reading
Who Can Sue Under the PA Human Trafficking Statute?
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In my prior post, I wrote about the first civil lawsuit filed under Pennsylvania’s Human Trafficking Statute. In my next series of posts, I will break down the various aspects of this statute. I’ll begin with a discussion of who can bring a civil case under the statute.
