Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Jury Awards $2.25 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto and Bayer in Roundup Cancer Case

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Philadelphia, PA – In a landmark decision, a Pennsylvania jury has ordered Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, to pay a staggering $2.25 billion in damages after ruling that the popular herbicide Roundup caused a man’s cancer. The plaintiff, John McKivison, 49, filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was a direct result of using Roundup on his property for over twenty years. The jury’s verdict was reached in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court and includes $2 billion in punitive damages. According to McKivison’s attorneys at Kline & Specter law firm, the … Read more

Wendy’s Slapped with Heavy Fines for Widespread Violation of Child Labor Laws in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Department of Labor and Industry in Pennsylvania has fined nearly two dozen Wendy’s restaurants for violating child labor laws. The operator of 21 Wendy’s locations, GCWen Management, is facing a total of 766 violations at restaurants in Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. This marks a serious breach of labor laws in the state. The investigation into Wendy’s locations in Pennsylvania was initiated by the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance at L&I. The department received a tip regarding injuries suffered by working children, prompting them to look into the matter further. As … Read more

Pennsylvania Jury Awards Over $3.6 Million in Damages for Injuries from Rear-End Collision

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Chester, Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded $3.6 million in damages to Joyce Ferguson, who sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 95. Despite defense attorneys characterizing the accident as minor, the jury found the case significant enough to warrant a substantial award. The damages included over $1.4 million for pain and suffering, nearly $1.2 million for future medical expenses, almost $730,000 for lost future earnings, and more than $228,000 for past earnings. Ferguson’s legal team believes this verdict reflects a growing trend of juries in Delaware County and across the state … Read more

Inaction Will Not Suffice: Urgent Need for Child Labor Protection Laws in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Child labor exploitation in Pennsylvania remains a pressing concern despite the availability of legislative tools to protect children from such maltreatment. This issue was brought to light in a recent letter to lehighvalleylive.com, emphasizing the urgent need for the passage of stronger laws in the state. The letter underscores the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children, pointing out the irony that Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. that does not have laws specifically designed to prevent child labor exploitation. It highlights the vulnerability faced by young individuals … Read more