U.S. District Court Of Eastern District Of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. District Court Of Eastern District Of Pennsylvania
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Azura sued over data breach
PHILADELPHIA - A federal class action lawsuit targets Azura over a recent data breach. -
National Parks Service, Philadelphia sued over fall on Ghost Tour
PHILADELPHIA - A man who hurt his left shoulder on a fall during a Philadelphia Ghost Tour has sued both the city and the National Parks Service. -
Quaker school sued over alleged student-on-student abuse
PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit says the private Quaker School Abington Friends refused to prevent assault on a student that included fruit being stuffed in her mouth. -
Bensalem cops accused of excessive force in tow-truck dispute
PHILADELPHIA - A man who wanted to use a certain towing service when his car broke down was roughed up by cops who told him to use a different one, a lawsuit alleges. -
Lawsuit filed over murder in Delaware County prison
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a man strangled to death in prison by his cellmate is suing Delaware County and others for ignoring warnings his murderer was a danger to others. -
Wrongful death lawsuit against Safelite says windshield failed to stop metal object
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a woman killed when a piece of metal came through her windshield while driving is suing Safelite. -
Philadelphia Fire lieutenant claims gender, age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA - A female lieutenant with the Philadelphia Fire Department has filed a federal lawsuit that says she was treated differently than male counterparts. -
Fired staff allege rights violations at George Hill Correctional
PHILADELPHIA - Those who were fired after Delaware County assumed control of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility have filed a federal lawsuit. -
Philadelphia Job Corps sued by gay instructor over harassment by students
PHILADELPHIA - Harassment from third parties like students is enough to bring a discrimination lawsuit against my employer, a culinary instructor with Philadelphia Job Corps says. -
John Deere faces negligence claim after ATV ignites in couple's garage
PHILADELPHIA — A couple claim a defective John Deere ATV caused a fire in their garage. -
Amtrak worker alleges company failed to stop attack by fellow employee during meeting
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S. -
Former assistant sues law firm over short-lived employment
PHILADELPHIA — A former legal assistant at a law firm in Allentown claims she was fired due to her disability. Virginia Borhi filed a complaint Aug. 4 in the U.S. -
Franklin Mills liquor store owner alleges police officer used excessive force
PHILADELPHIA — A Franklin Mills liquor store owner alleges a City of Philadelphia police officer used excessive force and illegally detained him. Michael Capobianco filed a complaint July 19 in the U.S. -
Custodian claims fumes from floor-cleaner caused her to pass out
PHILADELPHIA — A custodial worker who allegedly passed out due to inhaling noxious chemicals in a floor-cleaning product is alleging the maker's breach of warranty. -
Jenkinstown man alleges he received illegal robocalls from Dr. Oz for Senate Campaign
PHILADELPHIA — A Jenkinstown man is claiming he received robocalls from the Dr. OZ for Senate campaign despite being on the National Do Not Call Registry. Andrew R. -
CBS Philly female producer alleges station violated Equal Pay Act
PHILADELPHIA — A CBS Philly producer is alleging the station violated the Equal Pay Act and that she faced retaliation for reporting the violation. -
Legal malpractice case update: Judge refuses to transfer action to Middle District
PHILADELPHIA – Due to “determinative” conduct relevant to a pending and two-tiered legal malpractice case not taking place in the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a federal judge in Philadelphia has refused to transfer the action there. -
Allegheny County Employees' Retirement Systems' sues Energy Transfer over stock price drop
PHILADELPHIA – The Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System alleges it was damaged by falling stock prices because of Energy Transfer's alleged wrongful acts regarding the Mariner East pipeline project. -
Judge stops whistleblower case against former UnitedHealth subsidiary after DOJ asks for dismissal
PHILADELPHIA – A whistleblower's seven-year-old complaint over allegations of False Claims Act violations against a former UnitedHealth Group subsidiary - a suit the government opposed - now has been fully dismissed. -
Continental Tire asks to be dismissed from Bucks County man's personal injury lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A North Carolina-based tire company is asking a federal court to dismiss it from a Bucks County man's personal injury lawsuit.