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Valley Forge Military Academy found to have goofed when removing child abuse lawsuit to federal court
PHILADELPHIA -- Because sending a notice of removal is not the same as filing a notice of removal, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted July 15 a motion to remand against a military academy. -
Court denies couple's second attempt to find Merck negligent for shingles vaccine
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed July 12 a Pennsylvania couple's second negligence case against Merck & Co. -
Sued by customer with burnt bum, seller of Wondergel Cushion loses motion for judgment
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a motion July 10 for summary judgment by Edizone, which was sued after a consumer suffered burns on his buttocks after using a product. -
Judge grants partial summary judgment in sexual harassment case against Pennridge School District
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge has granted, in part, the Pennridge School District's motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed against it by a former student who says the school failed to protect her after she was raped and sexually harassed. -
Class action lawsuit claims Direct Energy made harassing phone calls
PHILADELPHIA — Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Direct Energy LP, an energy service provider, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Night vision device manufacturer sues reseller for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A manufacturer is suing U.S. Night Vision Corp., a reseller, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Philadelphia Burger King allegedly failed to comply with ADA
PHILADELPHIA — The Independence Project Inc. filed a complaint on Sept. 7, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Division, against Odyssey Foods of Pennsylvania for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Former manager says AIT Worldwide wrongly classified her as exempt from overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman is suing AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc., citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Production company alleges defendants made unauthorized copies of movie
PHILADELPHIA — A movie production company is suing five unnamed individuals, alleging copyright infringement. -
Debt collector accused of misrepresentation
PHILADELPHIA — A Chester County woman is suing an Illinois company, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Florida company alleges three former employees breached contract
PHILADELPHIA — A Florida company is suing three former employees, alleging breach of contract. -
Motorist alleges State Farm failed to pay benefits
PHILADELPHIA — An Orefield motorist is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract. -
Policyholder alleges Hartford Life breached contract
PHILADELPHIA — A Norristown man suing Hartford Life, alleging breach of contract. -
Photographer accuses McGraw-Hill of copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A Florida photographer is suing McGraw-Hill, alleging copyright infringement. -
Employee blames Amtrak for injuries allegedly sustained lifting carpet
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware man is suing Amtrak, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.