MOODK Pittsburgh attorney, Dan Bentz, obtained an important victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals regarding a nationwide products liability class action. The case began in the Western District of Pennsylvania where the pair obtained a complete denial of class certification, which was subsequently appealed on a variety of issues. The Third Circuit agreed with our client’s position on all appealable issues.

Plaintiff and her husband filed suit against a home health care provider after she fell during her in-home physical therapy treatment session following hip surgery.  Later, the home health care provider joined the medical staffing company involved.

Although Plaintiffs initiated the lawsuit by filing a Certificate of Merit, no expert reports were ever submitted.  On behalf of the medical staffing company, MOODK filed a motion for Summary Judgment seeking dismissal of Plaintiffs’ claims for failing to submit expert reports regarding a deviation of the professionally accepted standard of care and causation of injuries.  Plaintiffs argued that the matter did not require an expert report.  The Court disagreed holding that Plaintiffs’ allegations amounted to professional negligence claims requiring expert support.  Having failed to submit an expert report, Defendants’ motion for Summary Judgment was granted.

MOODK proudly presented Women in Leadership: Inspiring a Generation of Emerging Leaders.  Through our virtual symposium, we hosted over 200 women for a discussion of entrepreneurship and impact across our industry.  We partnered with trailblazers in the industry who empowered our attendees by sharing authentic and insightful advice on women in leadership, authenticity and being one’s best self.  We remain committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture for our colleagues and business partners.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly, P.C. organized a monetary donation collection from the New York and Tarrytown offices for Bottomless Closet, a non-profit organization that empowers New York City women in need to enter the work force, by offering clothing, accessories, resume assistance and interview preparation.