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Thursday, March 28, 2024

News from November 2015


Oil and gas association applauds Superior Court decision making acquiring subsurface rights more difficult

By Anna Aguillard |
After the development the drilling of the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, many legal battles have emerged across the state as surface owners claim subsurface rights to oil and gas.

Commonwealth Court approves higher customer utility surcharges to finance infrastructure repair

By Anna Aguillard |
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently issued a decision reaffirming the ability of utility companies to charge a greater surcharge on customers’ monthly bills to cover infrastructure improvements.

After continuance, sanctions still sought against negligence co-defendants

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Following a near month-long continuance, a pair of co-defendants in a pending negligence action may still face sanctions.

Tractor-trailer negligence case could go to Bucks or Delaware counties, or New Jersey

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Attorneys for a New Jersey driver and Pennsylvania trucking company want to see a negligence suit filed against them sent to Bucks County, Delaware County or the Hudson County Superior Court in New Jersey.

Auto accident defendants looking for transfer to Delaware County

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Counsel for defendants involved in a serious automobile accident in Delaware County are seeking the case to be transferred to that venue.

Truck driver sues companies alleging negligence after accident

By Carrie Bradon |
PITTSBURGH – A Clarion couple is suing a manufacturing corporation and a grocer following an incident in which the plaintiff sustained serious injuries, claiming the companies' negligence was the cause.

Woman sues West Chester University alleging discrimination

By Gene Johnson |
PHILADELPHIA – A Thorndale woman filed a lawsuit against West Chester University alleging that she was discriminated against on the basis of race and sex.

Woman claims health care employer fired her while battling cancer

By Kari Valence |
SCRANTON – A Lake Ariel woman is suing her former employer claiming she was fired while fighting cancer.

Former employee sues Domino's Pizza claiming racial discrimination

By Kari Valence |
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is suing Domino's Pizza claiming he was harassed about his race while an employee.

Fiesta makers sue Williams-Sonoma alleging unfair competition, trademark infringement

By Carrie Bradon |
PITTSBURGH –  A West Virginia pottery company is suing a competitor alleging unfair competition and violation in relation to the marketing and selling of dining utensils.

Couple sues Ethicon over cancer treatment device, alleging negligence

By Carrie Bradon |
SCRANTON – A Richmond couple is suing a surgical corporation over claims that a defective surgical device caused the wife's cancer to spread.

Mechanical assembler sues Fraser Volpe Corp. alleging violation of disabilities act

By Gene Johnson |
PHILADELPHIA – A former mechanical assembler at a Bucks County optic company is suing the business claiming he was treated unfairly due to his medical condition while at work and that he was fired during the course of his treatment for a head and brain injury.

Makers of recalled baby wipes sued after father contracts bacterial infection

By Carrie Bradon |
PHILADELPHIA – Parents from Randall County, Texas are suing an infant care products company alleging negligence after the husband developed a deadly infection from using recalled baby wipes.

Companies file suit over claims of ceiling system patent infringement

By Kari Valence |
PHILADELPHIA – Two companies are suing an Ohio business over claims of patent infringement for a ceiling system.

Educators suing School Reform Commission, others alleging age discrimination after terminations

By Carrie Bradon |
PHILADELPHIA – Several Pennsylvania educators are suing a school district after many were laid off.

Vinart Enterprises Inc. sued over age discrimination allegations

By Gene Johnson |
PHILADELPHIA – A Lehigh County woman is suing her former employer over claims she was fired because of her age.

Essentials Salon and Day Spa sued for more than $1 million in age discrimination case

By Kari Valence |
PHILADELPHIA – A Doylestown woman is suing a local salon over age discrimination allegations and claims it cost her more than $1 million in potential earnings.

Female trucker sues Centerline Drivers alleging gender discrimination

By Gene Johnson |
SCRANTON – A Womelsdorf trucker claims she was fired because of her gender after a minor accident.

Pennsylvania man sues NBA alleging league’s website violates ADA

By Gene Johnson |
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania resident is suing the NBA, claiming that its website contains digital barriers which limit the ability of the blind and visually impaired consumers to access the site.

Family sues Monroe County over injury claims after child was injured by dog

By Gene Johnson |
SCRANTON – A minor and her parents are suing a Monroe County man for injuries allegedly suffered by the child when the man’s attacked and bit her on the face.