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Pennsylvania appeals court: Judge erred in ordering disclosure of attorney-client interviews in amputation case
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appeals court has determined that communication used in a personal injury lawsuit should have been barred due to attorney-client privilege.
Appeals court grants new trial in ShopRite customer's slip-and-fall case; Deleted video of store an issue
HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania appeals court has ordered a new trial for a woman who fell and was injured in a ShopRite grocery store.
Superior Court vacates Philly ruling transferring man's Cancun slip-and-fall lawsuit
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently said a lower court erred when it granted a motion for reconsideration in a negligence lawsuit and then transferred the case to another court.
Judge denies company's motion for summary judgment in Central Valley doctor's 'junk fax' lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently denied a motion for summary judgment by a company facing allegations it sent unsolicited faxes to a Central Valley physician.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Pennridge High student's lawsuit regarding reports of sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit in which a female student alleged her school district in Perkasie failed to adequately respond to her reports of sexual harassment and depriving her right to equal access to an education under Title IX.
Appeals court rules Dragonetti Act protects attorney from opposing counsel's pursuit of sanctions
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that a lower court incorrectly interpreted the Dragonetti Act in deciding to let a request for sanctions against defense counsel in a medical malpractice trial proceed.
Court rules not being able to play catch with son in his final months isn't viable claim for dad hurt in wreck
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appeals panel upheld a personal injury award for a man injured in a car crash who sought increased compensation due to the death of his son.
Judge tosses climate change lawsuit against Trump, says he won't tell the President what to do
PHILADELPHIA — Tasked with deciding a climate change lawsuit brought on behalf of children, a federal judge says he won’t supervise the White House’s actions on the environment.