Pennsylvania

$22 Million FLSA Verdict: Court Demands Fair Pay for All Employee Hours at Pennsylvania Battery Plant

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Philadelphia, PA – In a landmark decision by the Third Circuit, a Pennsylvania battery manufacturer has been ordered to pay over $22 million in back wages to thousands of employees. This ruling affirms a jury verdict concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and underscores the legal mandates governing compensable work hours. The case centered around East Penn Manufacturing Company, known for its production of lead acid batteries and associated components. An essential aspect of the employees’ roles involved donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard against lead exposure, a recognized hazard in … Read more

Justice Upheld: Pennsylvania Judge Confirms $68.5 Million Verdict for Family of Worker Who Died in Fall

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A hefty $68.5 million jury verdict has been upheld in a wrongful death lawsuit spearheaded by the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a 38-year-old immigrant who tragically died after falling from a balcony while working on a renovation project in Philadelphia’s Central City. Marhunou, a recent immigrant from Belarus, was installing siding when the accident occurred in late 2021. The lawsuit brought attention to common hazards in urban construction settings, spotlighting the responsibilities of contractors and property developers in ensuring worker safety. Marhunou, employed by DPSY LLC, lacked proper fall protection gear, a … Read more

Pennsylvania Man Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Hezbollah Ties and Misleading FBI

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Philadelphia, PA – A Pennsylvania resident faces federal indictment charges for reportedly attempting to join the militant group Hezbollah and providing false information to the FBI. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges against the man, highlighting the ongoing vigilance against terrorist affiliations and national security threats. The indictment reveals that the individual, a 28-year-old from the Pittsburgh area, actively sought membership in the Hezbollah organization. Known for its designation as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States since 1997, Hezbollah has been involved in various attacks and militant activities, primarily in the … Read more

Jury Grants $7.1 Million to Pennsylvania Woman After Medical Delay Leads to Blindness

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Erie, PA — A Pennsylvania jury has awarded a significant $7.1 million in damages to a woman who was left permanently blinded following medical missteps that delayed the detection of a critical blood clot in her brain. This landmark decision underscores the potential consequences of diagnostic delays in serious medical conditions. The case centers around the plaintiff, a woman from northwestern Pennsylvania, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons. Her ordeal began in April 2013, when she initially sought medical attention for symptoms indicative of a severe neurological event. Despite her critical condition, an … Read more