Federal Court
Cops punished for Facebook posts lose lawsuit against Philadelphia
PHILADEPHIA - Philadelphia police officers who got into trouble for what they posted on Facebook have lost their First Amendment lawsuit.
Federal Court
Fudge formula: Company owner's words can't be used against him to reverse trade secrets verdict
Climate Change
Dem Pa. AG candidate: Litigation not part of addressing climate change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Democrat hoping to replace Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General doesn't seem to be willing to push climate change lawsuits against the oil industry, like some local officials have.
Lawsuits
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including four killed in police chase
A fatal car chase, a creep at Burlington Coat Factory and a neighborhood fracas are among recently filed cases of interest in Pennsylvania.
Today, the Fair Share Act’s name is a misnomer
State Court
Plaintiff alleges neighbors' negligence led to injury
Debbie Delakis has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas claiming negligence after sustaining injuries from a defective sidewalk near their property.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Local Property Owners' Negligence Led to Sidewalk Injury
A recent lawsuit filed by Lavenia L. Freeman accuses property owners Teddy White and an unknown party (John Doe) of negligence resulting in her injury on a defective sidewalk in Darby, PA.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges local government agency failed to prevent child abuse at juvenile detention center
A lawsuit has been filed against Delaware County alleging severe misconduct at its juvenile detention center in Lima, Pennsylvania.
State Court
Insurance Company Sues Drivers Over Negligence in Costly Car Accident
Permanent General Assurance Corporation has initiated legal action against Porsche Davis and Ahmir Rogers-Davis following a car accident resulting in over $12,000 in damages and expenses.
State Court
Insurance Provider Alleges Negligence Against Construction Firm Over Equipment Damage
Federated Mutual Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Turnkey Landscape Construction and its employee Jeffrey Chicklowski over alleged negligence leading to substantial equipment damage.
State Court
Plaintiff accuses Debt Collector LVNV Funding of Violating Federal Debt Collection Laws
Brea Altreche has taken legal action against LVNV Funding for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws under the FDCPA in Pennsylvania’s Court of Common Pleas.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges former creditor violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A new lawsuit filed by Justin Derose accuses Jefferson Capital Systems of violating federal debt collection laws under the FDCPA by inaccurately reporting disputed debts to credit agencies like TransUnion.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges McDonald's operator's negligence led to severe injury
Gabrielle Cifaldi has filed a lawsuit against Robert QSR Management Inc., operating as McDonald's in Pennsylvania court over alleged negligence leading to her injury at one of their locations.
State Court
Utility Provider Sues Local Resident for Negligence Following Vehicle Collision
Duquesne Light Company has initiated legal action against Rotasia Haymon following an alleged vehicular collision that damaged their utility infrastructure.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including four killed in police chase
A fatal car chase, a creep at Burlington Coat Factory and a neighborhood fracas are among recently filed cases of interest in Pennsylvania.
Hey PA: Dog the Bounty Hunter comes to Delco for wild lawsuit over search for missing teen, plus four other new cases
PHILADELPHIA - Online slander, institutional racism and a Philadelphia power-trip are among the accusations in five recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania.
Central Park 5 sue Trump over statements during debate
PHILADELPHIA - It's back to court for the Central Park 5, a group of then-teenagers were wrongfully convicted of the assault and rape of a woman in 1989.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know about, including animal testing at Pitt
Recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts include a religious discrimination lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh, plus another suit against a York construction company.
Hey PA - Murder at high school football game one of 5 new cases to know about
Recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts include a wrongful death case over a shooting at a high school football game and a suit against Robinson Township over a fatal shooting by one of its police officers.
W.Va. attorneys secure key victory in Pa. contamination case
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some West Virginia attorneys are declaring a key victory in a Pennsylvania case regarding properties contaminated with arsenic and lead decades after a U.S. Steel facility was shuttered.
Retaliation claims dismissed from former Allegheny County Jail officer who refused COVID vax
PITTSBURGH – A federal court in Pittsburgh has dismissed retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but preserved a discrimination claim lodged under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, in litigation brought by a former Allegheny County Jail corrections officer who lost her job for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Trial on horizon for Philly prosecutor who refused COVID vaccine on religious grounds
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reinstated a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by a former prosecutor, concerning a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
FTC issues report on pharmacy benefit managers following AG Henry’s call for more regulation of industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair said a new report issued by her agency shows that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is leading to higher prescription drug costs.
Health care company that fired physical therapist for refusing COVID vax removes her suit to federal court
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio healthcare group has removed litigation claiming it discriminated against the religious beliefs of one of its physical therapists by refusing to extend her an exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before firing her, to federal court.
Lawyers want three times more than they won client in age discrimination case
PITTSBURGH - Lawyers who scored a nearly $80,000 jury verdict in an age discrimination lawsuit now want to be paid three times that amount.
Reform package targets perception of Pennsylvania courts as pro-plaintiff lawyer
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania lawmakers are addressing the state's reputation as a haven for personal injury lawyers by introducing legislation that would reform issues like contingency fees and outside funding for lawsuits.
Third Circuit cites no jurisdiction for insurer's appeal over asbestos litigation costs
PHILADELPHIA – Citing a lack of jurisdiction, a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled against an insurance company’s appeal connected to the costs it incurred in asbestos litigation from one of its customers.
Plaintiff alleges neighbors' negligence led to injury
Debbie Delakis has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas claiming negligence after sustaining injuries from a defective sidewalk near their property.
Plaintiff alleges local government agency failed to prevent child abuse at juvenile detention center
A lawsuit has been filed against Delaware County alleging severe misconduct at its juvenile detention center in Lima, Pennsylvania.
Fudge formula: Company owner's words can't be used against him to reverse trade secrets verdict
PITTSBURGH - A fudge company can't use contradicting testimony to overturn a jury's verdict that it was using another business' trade secrets when making its product.
Lawsuit: Kickstand deployed on e-bike, causing crash in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - A sudden jolt from a kickstand sent an e-bike and its rider into a curb, an Allegheny County lawsuit says.
DOJ nets $28M financial penalty against Warren Buffett-owned mortgage lender for redlining
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has handed down a fine in excess of $28 million to a Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire Warren Buffet, which it says engaged in discriminatory lending practices to prospective homeowners who are Black and Latino.