Monthly Archives: September 2011
Pittsburg, Pa. man sues Conrail over asbestos related injuries
A Pittsburg man who claims he developed non-malignant, asbestos related illnesses has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging that his work duties and conditions ultimately led to his becoming ill. Bala Cynwyd attorney Michael J. Olley, of the … Read More
Woman arrested for taking cell phone video of cops files civil rights claim
A West Chester woman who was arrested for taking cell phone video of Philadelphia police officers engaged in what appeared to be questionable arrest tactics on another person has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the individual officers … Read More
Man shot by Philly police files federal civil rights claim
An Upper Darby man who claims he was shot by a Philadelphia police officer without provocation is suing the city of Philadelphia and the officers involved in last summer’s incident. Philadelphia attorney John Rightmyer filed the federal civil rights lawsuit … Read More
Woman who once got her job back through litigation sues employer again for wrongful termination
Mitzie Clarke, who previously got her job back in a successful wrongful termination suit against Piedmont Airlines, has sued the airline once again. This time, the baggage handler claims she was terminated because of her extended medical leave. Bensalem attorney … Read More
Insurance co. sues manufacturer over defective appliance that caused fire
An insurance company that had to pay out a homeowner’s claim of more than $200,000 stemming from a household fire is suing the manufacturer and distributor of the microwave oven that has allegedly been identified as the cause of the … Read More
Philly cop who claimed self-inflicted gunshot wound was caused by perp is sued by his own department
A Philadelphia police officer who made headlines last year after he admitted fabricating a story about being shot by an unidentified suspect, when, in fact, he had shot himself, is being sued by his own department. The Philadelphia Police Department … Read More
Former Philadelphia Housing Authority director files defamation suit against newspaper company for unsavory coverage
The former executive director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority is suing the parent company of the city’s largest newspaper chain, alleging the ongoing news coverage of his work-related troubles earlier this year has caused him harm. The lawsuit alleging libel, … Read More
GlaxoSmithKline faces wrongful termination lawsuit
A former employee with GlaxoSmithKline has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the drug maker, alleging that his termination after almost a decade of employment was related to what he alleges were false charges against him of sexual harassment by … Read More
Pa. pharmaceutical company sued over surgical implant defect
A Florida couple is suing a Pennsylvania pharmaceutical company for injuries the wife claims she sustained after she was surgically implanted with the company’s device. Philadelphia attorneys Thomas R. Kline, Lee B. Balefsky and Michelle L. Tiger, of the firm … Read More
Suburban Philly zoning board named in lawsuit over cell tower variance denial
A company that is seeking to erect a wireless telecommunications tower in Bucks County is suing a local zoning board for denying the plaintiff’s application for a variance. Lower Gwynedd attorney Richard J. Lemanowicz filed the civil complaint Sept. 22 … Read More