WHEELING, WV / PITTSBURGH, PA — An Ohio County, West Virginia jury has returned a $3.77 Million verdict in a medical malpractice case against a doctor and a physician’s assistant at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. Following a four-day trial, the jury found both Dr. Barry Mitchell and Physician’s Assistant Michelle Porembka negligent in their medical care […]

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The Pennsylvania Superior Court Analyzes the Federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act in Denying Defendants’ Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings In Boyle v. Meyer, 2025 PA Super 198 (September 9, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior Court denied a physical therapy company’s motion for judgment on the pleadings based on the immunity provisions contained in the […]

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Lead Risk Prompts Nationwide Recall of Ground Cinnamon The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of 12 ground cinnamon brands after testing revealed elevated levels of lead. Roughly 21,690 units were sold through retailers like Dollar Tree and Save-A-Lot before being pulled from shelves. Consumers are urged to immediately throw […]

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Recent Drug Recalls and What They Mean for You It seems like you hear about recalls in the news all the time. From defective products to contaminated foods, there are no shortages of these frightening consumer safety alerts. But when the FDA issues a warning about a withdrawn medication, patients like you should take notice. […]

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PA Superior Court Vacates Verdict Over Improper Remarks and Jury Instructions Background of the Case In Lewis v. Reading Hospital, 2025 PA Super 191 (September 2, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a $869,000 judgement because counsel told the jury that the defense was unable to retain causation expert, and because the trial court gave an […]

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PA Superior Court Bars Parents From Using Parol Evidence in Medical Malpractice Settlement Dispute In West v Abington Memorial Hospital, 2025 PA Super 199 (August 28, 2025) the Superior Court granted judgment on the pleadings for Abington, denying the Wests an opportunity to prove that they were fraudulently induced to enter into a settlement agreement for […]

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Says Walmart Knew of Water Bottle Danger for Years Before Recall In July 2025, Walmart recalled approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless-steel water bottles after reports that the lids could “forcefully eject” and injure users. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that these bottles posed a serious hazard — […]

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Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard of Proof in Disability Discrimination Cases Against Schools Federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, protect people with disabilities from discrimination, including in the area of education.  The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) conditions federal funding to states on the promise […]

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With the Fourth of July just around the corner, our entire team wants to wish you a very safe, happy, and memorable holiday. Whether you’re gathering for a cookout or enjoying some fireworks lighting up the sky, it’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of summer and reflect on the spirit of independence. To […]

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PITTSBURGH, PA. – Bordas & Bordas is proud to announce that attorney Tom Anderson has been selected to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Multi-year Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Tom Anderson, focuses his practice on helping individuals who have been injured or discriminated against in violation of state and federal laws. Anderson focuses his practice on employment law, […]

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