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Philadelphia lands at No. 6 on American Tort Reform Association's annual “Judicial Hellholes” report
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Brotherly Love may have added its first Super Bowl trophy to its list of accolades this year, but a second distinction Philadelphia received in 2018 was another prominent placement on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual list of “Judicial Hellholes.” -
Action against Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Convention Center dismissed through Judgment of Non Pros
PHILADELPHIA – According to Court records, a lawsuit initiated by a Philadelphia woman versus the Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia was dismissed for a failure to prosecute. -
Japanese chemical company says jurisdiction over it doesn't exist in wrongful death case
PHILADELPHIA – The spouse of a Berks County woman who died from complications related to beryllium disease is suing the manufacturing entities supposedly responsible for her chemical exposure, while one of them, a Japanese corporation, maintains it is not subject to legal jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. -
Germantown fitness center claimed drowned man died as a result of his own negligence, opposes wrongful death lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a young man who drowned in a fitness center swimming pool in the Germantown section of Philadelphia last summer is now suing the center for charges of survival and wrongful death, though it claims the man’s death was the result of his own negligence. -
Cyclist's suit against SEPTA for failing to maintain safe bike paths looks to be dismissed by transport entity
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman maintains that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and its negligence in maintaining rails and street surfaces created an unsafe riding condition for cyclists and led to her injurious bike accident, while SEPTA sought dismissal of the formerly-unverified suit. -
Amtrak wants to dismiss suit of its conductor who was injured when trying to activate train door override system
PHILADELPHIA – A train conductor injured when forced to access override switches and levers needed to open the train’s doors open has initiated a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)-based lawsuit against her employer Amtrak, who believes her claims are precluded through a number of avenues and should be dismissed. -
Gay man claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting workplace discrimination at rehabilitation facility
PHILADELPHIA – A gay man who worked at a local drug rehabilitation clinic alleges he was harassed about his sexual orientation on the job and after informing his superiors of the treatment in question, was then fired as a result. -
Man assaulted at Schmidt's Commons sues plaza management entities for negligence
PHILADELPHIA – A man claiming to have been assaulted and severely injured by a group of assailants at The Schmidt’s Commons in Northern Liberties is suing the entities he believes are responsible for failing to prevent or stop the altercation. -
Wrongful death lawsuit filed by widow of man ran over and dragged to death by flatbed trailer truck
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of a man killed when he was run over by a truck in a gas station parking lot, dragged and dismembered is pursuing damages against the entities she argues are responsible for her husband’s tragic death, who are attempting to avail themselves of liability and have the case venue switched. -
Case conference rescheduled for lawsuit brought by epileptic man claiming hotel discriminated against him
PHILADELPHIA – A case management conference has been rescheduled for litigation involving a plaintiff who claimed he was refused booking at a Philadelphia hotel due to his epilepsy and the presence of his service dog, allegedly violating of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. -
Philly nightclub claims stabbing victim has not established 'reckless' conduct
PHILADELPHIA – A nightclub customer has launched legal action against the establishment, its security company and a bouncer who allegedly stabbed him in an altercation outside the nightclub nearly two years ago. -
N.J. driver says she was pulled over and had her car unlawfully impounded by Philly police officer
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey motorist claims she was unlawfully detained and that her vehicle was wrongly confiscated by a member of the Philadelphia Police Department, while driving in West Philadelphia two years ago. -
Woman says she slipped on ice in a Walmart parking lot
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP, citing alleged negligence. -
Man claims he slipped and fell on faulty step in a Starbucks
PHILADELPHIA — A husband and wife are suing Starbucks Corp., citing alleged negligence and premises liability. -
Pine Grove couple sue Walmart following alleged slip and fall
PHILADELPHIA — A Pine Grove couple are suing Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Store No. 2535 and others, citing alleged negligence. -
Man loading truck holds food company, manufacturer liable for injury
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing Wakefern Food Corp., ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. and Americold Logistics LLC, owner of Hatfield Americol and manufacturer of a trailer truck, citing alleged negligence-premises liability/products liability and loss of consortium. -
Sysco Philadelphia looks to recoup default judgment against BBQ restaurant
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia food services company is actively seeking a default judgment to be levied against a barbecue restaurant that formerly operated in Honey Brook, alleging it committed breach of contract. -
Shopper says she was injured by an automatic door at Dollar Tree
PHILADELPHIA — A shopper is suing Dollar Tree and Tormax Technology Inc., a variety store and an automatic door manufacturer, citing alleged negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranties. -
Dispute brewing between Philly law firm and Starbucks that supposedly flooded its basement
PHILADELPHIA – In recent litigation, a Philadelphia law firm is saying the Starbucks coffee shop located in its building has not spilled the beans, but rather, a flood of water that damaged its basement storage room. -
Plaintiff settles case filed after dog attack that resembled a "horror movie"
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man who launched legal action after a “horror movie-like incident” where his dog was allegedly attacked by a pair of pit bulls recently settled the case.