News from September 2015
State Supreme Court suspends Kathleen Kane’s law license
The court’s order, issued Monday, is limited to a temporary suspension of the attorney general’s license. It does not remove her from elected office.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. and others sued over alleged negligence following accident in hotel hallway
A Philadelphia woman is suing a casino and resort group over claims of negligence that allegedly resulted in an accident that left her injured.
Viking Corp. sued over alleged patent infringement of flexible sprinkler connections
A Pennsylvania company is suing a fire sprinklers manufacturer and supplier over claims of patent infringement.
Allstate Insurance sued over alleged denial of coverage
A Langborne man is suing a national insurance company over claims of denial of coverage following a vehicle accident.
Washington state business sues Bridge View Paper, alleging breach of contract
A Washington state company is suing a Philadelphia paper business, alleging failure to pay invoices.
Various conflicts lead plaintiff counsel to withdraw from Philadelphia accident case
Counsel for a car crash plaintiff is withdrawing his appearance over various conflicts with his client.
Attorney says plaintiff not cooperating
The plaintiff’s attorney in a slip-and-fall lawsuit has filed a motion to withdraw their appearance, citing non-cooperation with his client.
Attorney says he cannot continue to represent alleged dog bite victim
The counsel of record for a plaintiff in a dog bite negligence case has stated that they cannot continue to represent their client.
Attorney: Client went to bathroom during deposition, never came back
Plaintiffs attorneys in a motor vehicle crash action have petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to remove themselves as counsel of record.
Homeowner sues lender, alleging unfair trade practices, breach of contract
An Allegheny County man is suing a lender, with offices in Butler County, to get out a re-financing deal.
Photographer alleges unlawful copying of his image
A New York-based photographer is suing an Erie County resident and a Florida-based dietary supplement company, alleging they used an image he created without his authorization.
Employee sues amusement park business, alleging injuries at fairgrounds
An employee of a company that operates a traveling amusement park is suing the buyers and sellers of used amusement rides, alleging injuries suffered while breaking down what he says was a defective ride at the Greene County fairgrounds.
Maine man sues makers of Tylenol PM, alleging liver failure
A Maine man is suing the makers of Tylenol PM, alleging the drug caused acute liver failure.
Badly injured driver sues Nationwide Mutual for accident coverage
An Allegheny County man is suing an Ohio-based firm doing business in Pennsylvania, alleging bad faith, unfair trade practices, and breach of contract in an automobile accident for which the plaintiff demands full coverage.
Amtrak: Premises liability plaintiff needs to pay $80K from 'double damages'
Amtrak believes a premises liability suit plaintiff needs to reimburse it for $80,000, as a result of potentially collecting what it called “double damages.”
Reading couple sues CVS Pharmacy, alleging negligence for fall injuries
A Reading couple is suing CVS Pharmacy, alleging negligence in a slip and fall that the plaintiffs say left the husband with irreparable damages.
Attorney withdrawing from legal malpractice case, says he can only reveal reasons in off-the-record conference
The attorney for a plaintiff in a pending legal malpractice matter is withdrawing his appearance.
Pennsylvania couple sues Florida resort, alleging negligence for wife’s injury
A Cumberland County couple is suing a Florida resort, alleging premises negligence in a slip and fall they say left the wife with permanent, life-altering injuries.
Car crash plaintiff wants settlement funds delivered
An attorney for a motor vehicle accident plaintiff wants final delivery of an agreed-upon settlement to his client, plus payment of interest and counsel fees
Music publisher sues ski lodge, alleging copyright infringment
A group of music publishing companies is suing a Clearfield County ski lodge, alleging willful infringement for the lodge’s unauthorized public performance of music compositions from their repertoire.