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Greensburg Catholic Diocese v. Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Date: 05-08-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Daniel Ackerman
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Timothy Law of Anderson Kill & Olick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
The Greensburg Catholic Diocese claimed that Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., a management services firm, negligently failed to provide information to the diocese insurance companies about the existence of that for more than 40 years, pyrite, a mineral that occurs naturally in the soil of the area, had reacted with air and water. The mineral increased in volume by as much as 30 percent, unsettling a 47,000-square-foot facility building at St. Agnes Church, which had to be razed. The building was part of Queen of Angels Elementary in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $4.5 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
Reported by Kent Morlan
About This Case
What was the outcome of Greensburg Catholic Diocese v. Gallagher Bassett Services...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $4.5 million.
Which court heard Greensburg Catholic Diocese v. Gallagher Bassett Services...?
This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Daniel Ackerman.
Who were the attorneys in Greensburg Catholic Diocese v. Gallagher Bassett Services...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Timothy Law of Anderson Kill & Olick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Greensburg Catholic Diocese v. Gallagher Bassett Services... decided?
This case was decided on May 8, 2003.