Philadelphia

$68.5 Million Awarded in Philadelphia Construction Death Lawsuit, Highlighting Critical Worker Safety Failures

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia court awarded $68.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a construction worker who died in 2021 after a fall from an unsafe balcony at a luxury dwelling development. The jury found OCF Construction LLC, the project’s general contractor, liable for the worker’s death due to negligence and safety violations. The incident, which took the life of 38-year-old Siarhei Marhunou and left his widow Hanna and their young son grappling with the loss, occurred at a construction site in the Fitler Square neighborhood. The site at 2330 Sansom St. … Read more

Philadelphia Welcomes Veteran Litigator Mike Daly to Motley Rice, Boosting the Firm’s Class Action and Multi-Litigation Practice

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Mount Pleasant, SC – Amid aspirations to bolster their presence in mass tort and class action lawsuits, Motley Rice LLC has welcomed esteemed attorney Mike Daly to its Philadelphia branch. Daly, heralded as an influential addition to the Three Logan Square office, brings a distinguished pedigree in handling some of the nation’s most challenging mass tort claims, particularly those entwined with questionable medical practices and environmental negligence. Philadelphia’s own Daly’s expertise shines in areas fraught with complex legal battles involving faulty medical devices and pharmaceutical missteps. Notably, he has played a significant role in mass … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded in Tragic Philadelphia Construction Site Fall, Jury Points to Safety Failures

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury recently ruled in favor of awarding $68.5 million to the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a construction worker who tragically died after falling from a balcony at a Center City development site managed by OCF Realty. Marhunou’s fatal accident occurred in December 2021, and the lawsuit was filed by his estate in May 2022. Marhunou, a 38-year-old recent immigrant from Belarus, was working on the balcony installation of siding on a five-unit townhouse development located at 2330 Sansom Street when the incident took place. During his employment, Marhunou fell nearly … Read more

Motley Rice Law Firm Amplifies Presence in Philadelphia with Expansion of Mass Tort Practice

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Philadelphia, PA – Renowned law firm Motley Rice is expanding its footprint in the Philadelphia region, enhancing its capabilities in handling mass tort litigation, a move that underscores the firm’s commitment to addressing large-scale legal issues, including defective products, environmental hazards, and prescription drug safety. The decision by Motley Rice to broaden its operations in Philadelphia comes at a time when mass tort litigation is seeing significant growth nationwide. The firm, known for its pivotal role in high-profile cases across various sectors, aims to bring its wealth of experience and legal prowess closer to clients … Read more