News from May 2014
Former prison guard loses job after erroneous arrest for car theft
A former prison guard employed by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections lost his
Philadelphia retirement home sued for lack of wound care
A Philadelphia woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a local retirement home,
Family of police shooting victim files wrongful death suit against Philadelphia officers
The family of a Philadelphia man who was shot eight times and killed by city police officers
Woman sues Target after slipping on wet floor
An Alabama woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Target Corporation after she slipped on a wet floor at a Philadelphia branch of the retail giant.
Couple claims anti-depressant caused birth defects in infant son
A North Carolina couple has filed a federal lawsuit at U.S. District Court in Philadelphia against the makers of Effexor, an anti-depressant that they claim caused birth defects in their infant son.
State Supreme Court allows warrantless search of automobiles
State and local police in Pennsylvania now have the authority to search a suspect's vehicle
Coalition urges formation of committee to address legal needs of poor
The Pennsylvania Civil Legal Justice Coalition recommended to the state's Senate Judiciary Committee the creation of a commission that would further study ways to expand access to legal services for poor and low-income individuals and family.
Commonwealth Court denies Pittsburgh website 'Right to Know' request
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed a determination made by the Office of Open Records (OOR) and denied a Pittsburgh-based website's "Right to Know" request for access to hazardous chemical information.
Woman thrown from trolley sues SEPTA
A Delaware County woman says the careless operation of a trolley by a SEPTA employee
Bicyclist sues city after collision with lawnmower
A Philadelphia man who sustained multiple injuries after colliding with a lawnmower while
Arkansas couple admits million-dollar ink and toner scam against Philadelphia
Assistant United States Attorney Tomika N. Stevens
EMStar accused of violating whistleblower law with termination of paramedic
A former Philadelphia paramedic claims that her employer violated Pennsylvania's
Shopper who chipped two teeth after stumble sues Walgreens
A Philadelphia woman has filed suit against national retail pharmacy chain Walgreens, claiming that in May 2012 she suffered two chipped teeth and other bodily injuries when she tripped over an improperly placed wooden pallet at a store located in Northeast Philadelphia.
Jury rules against Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill
An eight-member jury ruled unanimously against a Philadelphia rapper's claim that he was detained illegally by Philadelphia police officers following a two-hour deliberation at the federal courthouse, according to a report from philly.com.
Former nursing director sues Nazareth Hospital, Mercy Health System for discriminatory firing
The former director of nursing for Nazareth Hospital is suing the
Linda Ammons, dean of Widener Law, announces retirement
Widener University Law School Dean Linda L. Ammons plans to retire