Philadelphia

Motley Rice Bolsters Legal Power in Philadelphia with Key Leadership Hire and Expanded Torts Expertise

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Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a prominent plaintiff’s litigation firm, has announced the appointment of a new office leader in its Philadelphia branch as part of an ambitious initiative to enhance its mass torts and trial practices in the region. The move underscores the firm’s commitment to deepening its legal impact and enhancing client service in one of the nation’s most bustling legal hubs. The newly appointed office leader, who brings a wealth of experience from numerous high-profile cases, is expected to drive significant growth and development within the firm. Their expertise in mass … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded in Historic Verdict for Family of Worker Killed at Philadelphia Construction Site

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PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the widow and young son of a construction worker who died after a fall from an improperly secured balcony. The verdict, returned on Wednesday, concluded a lawsuit involving allegations of negligence and wrongful death against OCF Construction LLC and several associated companies. The incident that led to the legal battle occurred on December 15, 2021, at a luxury townhouse development in the Fitler Square area of the city. Siarhei Marhunou, 38, was working on the fifth-floor balcony of the new five-unit complex when … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $68.5 Million in Landmark Case Against Construction Firm for Worker’s Fatal Fall

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the family of a construction worker who died after a fall at a luxury townhouse development site in the city’s Fitler Square area. The worker, identified as 38-year-old Siarhei Marhunou, succumbed to injuries sustained from a fall from an unsecured fifth-floor balcony in December 2021. The substantial verdict came after a contentious trial that cast a spotlight on what attorneys described as significant safety oversights by OCF Construction LLC, the general contractor helmed by developer Ori Feibush. Marhunou’s family, represented by lawyers … Read more

Philadelphia Reaches Settlement with Gun Parts Manufacturers to Halt Sales of ‘Ghost Guns’ in Effort to Curb Gun Violence

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — In a significant development, two gun parts manufacturers have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. The announcement came as city officials settled their lawsuit against Polymer80 and JSD Supply. The companies were accused of perpetuating gun violence by manufacturing and selling untraceable weapons, commonly known as “ghost guns.” The lawsuit was part of a broader legal effort to restrict the marketing of assemble-at-home guns. According to city officials, Philadelphia filed the suit in July, citing the manufacturers’ reckless business practices that threatened public … Read more