Philadelphia

Philadelphia Jury Awards $12 Million to Woman Injured in Utility Truck Accident: Defendant’s Lack of Accountability Influences Landmark Verdict

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Philadelphia, PA – A woman has been awarded $12 million by a Philadelphia jury after being struck by a utility truck while crossing the street. The decision, reached on April 5, was heavily influenced by the defendant’s unwillingness to accept responsibility for the accident, according to Morgan & Morgan attorney Alex Hyder, who represented the plaintiff. The incident, which occurred in Philadelphia, resulted in severe injuries for the woman. The jury’s verdict reflects their belief that the defendant’s negligence was the primary cause of the accident. With the significant financial compensation awarded, it is clear … Read more

Innocence Prevails: Philadelphia Men Exonerated After Decades in Prison for Murder Case

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Chester, Pennsylvania – In a major development, three Philadelphia-area men who had spent decades in prison for a 1997 murder had their convictions overturned last Thursday. Recent evidence proved that their DNA was absent from the crime scene where an elderly woman was brutally killed. The three men, Sam Grasty, Derrick Chappell, and Morton Johnson, had consistently maintained their innocence in the murder of Henrietta Nickens, a 70-year-old woman who was beaten to death and sexually assaulted in her Delaware County apartment. The exoneration came after years of legal efforts by the nonprofit Centurion, which … Read more

Litigator with Expertise in Toxic Tort Cases Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Philadelphia Office

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Philadelphia, PA – A seasoned litigator with expertise in handling toxic tort cases has recently relocated her practice to Marshall Dennehey’s Philadelphia office. After serving over five years at Goldberg Segalla LLP, this move marks a significant milestone in her legal career. The decision to transition to Marshall Dennehey comes as a strategic move to continue growing her practice and advancing her professional development. With a strong reputation in the legal industry, Marshall Dennehey offers an ideal platform for her to excel in her field. Throughout her career, she has successfully represented clients in complex … Read more

Groundbreaking Resolution Reached as Philadelphia Mass Tort Case Against Janssen’s Bladder Drug Concludes Successfully

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A mass tort case against pharmaceutical company Janssen over its bladder drug is coming to a close without a jury verdict. The trial had begun in late October with sixty-two plaintiffs alleging that Janssen’s drug had caused them harm. However, the case was recently settled for an undisclosed amount, marking the end of the litigation. The lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where thousands of other lawsuits related to the drug have been consolidated as part of a mass tort program. The plaintiffs claimed that Janssen failed to … Read more