Author Archives: lvogt

June 26, 2012

Disturbing Trend of Anti-Union Legislation

The ability of Scott Walker to hold his seat after ushering in cuts to public-worker bargaining rights, health-care benefits, and pensions signals yet again the triumph of corporate greed over protection of individual worker rights.  Walker insists that the cuts … Continue reading

June 14, 2012

PA State Legislature to Take One of Largest Loans in State History to Pay Off Unemployment Compensation Fund Debt

This month, Pennsylvania House lawmakers approved a bill that will allow the state to borrow money to pay off the $3.9 billion it owes the federal government in jobless benefits. The state has been in debt since 2008 when businesses … Continue reading

June 13, 2012

A Win for Williamson & Workers!

This month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision that clarifies “ambiguity” regarding statutory employer status in Pennsylvania’s Worker’s Compensation Act. Keith Williamson was hurt in a car accident while transporting tomatoes between a PA warehouse and a Maryland … Continue reading

June 12, 2012

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Turns Out to Hit the Pavement on Behalf of Stroke Prevention

Team PLSG This past Sunday, June 10th, Team PLSG was spotted supporting the Delaware Valley Stroke Council in their annual 5k race. Strides for Stroke is a memorial benefit held in honor of Dr. Howard Mazer. The proceeds go towards … Continue reading

June 12, 2012

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Turns Out to Hit the Pavement on Behalf of Stroke Provention

Team PLSG This past Sunday, June 10th, Team PLSG was spotted supporting the Delaware Valley Stroke Council in their annual 5k race. Strides for Stroke is a memorial benefit held in honor of Dr. Howard Mazer. The proceeds go towards … Continue reading

June 06, 2012

$100,000 Settlement

A deli clerk sliced her middle finger while operating a deli meat slicer. The cut caused nerve damage, which required multiple surgical procedures. David Stern became involved with the case after the insurance carrier stopped paying workers’ compensation benefits in … Continue reading

June 06, 2012

$115,000 Settlement + Open Medicals

A roofer fell off of a scaffolding while at work, injuring his left knee. The problems with the left knee caused the injured worker to limp, and he began to develop low back problems. After he underwent an independent medical … Continue reading

June 06, 2012

$145,000 Settlement

An x-ray technician injured both of her wrists while attempting to x-ray a morbidly obese patient. After undergoing extensive treatment, she was eventually released to return to work with permanent restrictions. By that point in time, the employer had terminated … Continue reading

June 06, 2012

$160,000 Settlement

A construction worker sustained a neck and back injury while performing his job duties. He continued to work full duty, but with significant pain and discomfort. He eventually stopped working due to a non-work related condition. Frank Ciprero filed multiple … Continue reading

June 06, 2012

$220,000 Settlement

A union pipe fitter sustained injuries to his left thumb while performing his job duties. He underwent surgery and began receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The injured worker developed shoulder problems as a result of the injury, due to the inactivity … Continue reading