Firm News

March 13, 2025 State College, PA – A lawsuit has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County against Singer Kader Neff Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., and its owner, Garrett A. Singer, alleging gross negligence and misconduct in the handling of a deceased individual’s remains. The plaintiff, Sherry Cramer, retained the funeral home for cremation services following the passing of her mother, Joan Elizabeth Donley, in November 2024. The complaint alleges that despite assurances from the defendants, Ms. Donley’s body was not cremated in a timely

March 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – In a significant victory for federal employees, retirees, and retirees, Judge Randolph D. Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that key claims in the Bridges, et al. v. Accenture Federal Services, LLC, et al. case will proceed, rejecting the majority of the defendants’ motions to dismiss. The Court largely denied multiple motions to dismiss, deciding that the claims against Accenture and Alight relating to their mismanagement of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) remain intact. The plaintiffs have the right to file

March 11, 2025 – National class action law firm Sauder Schelkopf is at the forefront of a legal battle against Harvard Medical School (HMS) following allegations that donated human remains were misused and sold by former morgue manager Cedric Lodge. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of affected families, seeks accountability for HMS’s alleged negligence in overseeing its Anatomical Gift Program. In a recent legal development, Lodge’s defense team filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges, arguing that human remains do not qualify as goods under federal law and, therefore, their sale

News Alert: California Bar Orders Investigation Into Flawed Exam The State Bar of California has launched an independent investigation into the February 2025 bar exam, following widespread complaints from test-takers about technical failures, accommodation issues, and proctoring errors. Key issues reported: Reactions & Actions Taken: Board Chair Brandon Stallings acknowledged the grievances, stating, “We hear you… We are deeply concerned about the issues and experiences reported.” Further discussions on grading adjustments and potential remedies are set for March 14, 2025. Read about the case here