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Couple claiming injuries from security doors at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia settle case
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple who alleged that the husband-plaintiff was seriously injured when a security door opened into his head at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, have settled their claims connected to that incident. -
Equipment company argues rocket cart machine manufacturer should bear liability for Walmart employee's injuries
ALLENTOWN – An equipment company has disavowed liability for claims from an associate at a New Jersey Walmart, who alleged he suffered severe head injuries from using a merchandise moving machine, instead re-directing the liability to the machine’s manufacturer through a cross-claim. -
Bucks County man discontinues federal case against wrapper machine manufacturer, intends to continue in state court
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man has voluntarily discontinued litigation against a pair of manufacturers for negligence and other causes of action in federal court, after his legs were allegedly crushed while using a turntable stretch wrapper machine. -
Superior Court throws out nonsuit judgment, orders new trial in case of child who died from pneumonia at Einstein Hospital
HARRISBURG – A panel trio from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has removed a prior finding of nonsuit and ordered a new trial, in a case brought by the parents of a four year-old child who died after being treated for pneumonia at Einstein Hospital in 2015. -
Wrongful death lawsuit against Tyson Foods over COVID-19 precautions will remain in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of a meatpacking supervisor for Tyson Foods who brought litigation against the company, alleging that its deficient precautions to protect against COVID-19 led to her husband’s death from the disease last year, will not see her case remanded to state court. -
Manufacturer says it's not responsible for arcade game that allegedly crushed boy at Chuck E. Cheese
PHILADELPHIA – An arcade game manufacturer says there is no truth to a lawsuit brought by the mother of a boy who was crushed by such a game machine at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Philadelphia, which argues the device was defective. -
Phila. Federal Reserve Bank and Conn. security door manufacturer trade cross-claims over local man's head injuries
PHILADELPHIA – While a Delaware County couple claim that a security door at the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia opened into the husband-plaintiff’s head and injured him, the defendants are pointing fingers at one another, claiming the other is liable for the plaintiffs’ injuries. -
Lawsuit: Defective arcade machine fell on boy at Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a boy who was crushed by an arcade game machine at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit on his behalf, arguing that the manufacturer of the allegedly defective machine committed negligence. -
Judge dismisses claims from lawsuit of corrections officer who claimed he was disciplined for Facebook post
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has partially dismissed two claims from a suit filed by a local corrections officer who claimed that his First Amendment rights were violated, when he was disciplined for speech made in a Facebook post to call for a rally in response to payroll policy breaches. -
Superior Court rules that Phila. trial court did not improperly charge jury, regarding witness in mail carrier's injury litigation
HARRISBURG – A panel of judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a Philadelphia trial court did not abuse its discretion when it included a missing witness instruction, in a charge made to a jury deciding an injury suit involving an injured mailman who fell while making delivery. -
Suit alleging burns from using Coppertone sunscreen should be dismissed for lack of service, all defendants say
PHILADELPHIA – Walmart, Beiersdorf, Bayer and Merck have collectively denied liability for severe burns a Montgomery County woman said she suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen, and feel that the complaint should be dismissed due to improper service. -
Rocket Cart manufacturer says it's not responsible for injuries suffered by Walmart store associate in New Jersey
ALLENTOWN – The manufacturer of a device used to move merchandise and stock store shelves has discounted liability claims from an associate at a New Jersey Walmart, who alleged he suffered severe head injuries from using the machine. -
Company disclaims liability allegations, from woman whose skirt was caught in Bucks County Macy's escalator
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey elevator manufacturer argues that it was not responsible for injuries that a Philadelphia woman says she suffered when her skirt became caught in the escalator of a Macy’s mall store in Bucks County. -
Suit from gun rights group challenging Philly's ban on 3D-printed guns is sent to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has remanded to state court the case of a Virginia organization representing the rights of firearms owners who claimed that a City of Philadelphia ordinance prohibiting anyone to use 3D printers to create firearms violates both state and federal laws. -
Delco couple say doors at Phila. Federal Reserve Bank knocked husband in head
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple allege that when the husband-plaintiff arrived at the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia for a ceremony in which he was an invited guest, he was seriously injured when a security door opened into his head. -
Corrections officer disciplined for Facebook post says allegations against Philadelphia are sufficient
PHILADELPHIA – A local corrections officer who claimed that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was disciplined for speech made in a Facebook post to call for a rally in response to payroll policy breaches, now reiterates his pleadings and says they are solid enough to turn away a motion to dismiss. -
Johnson & Johnson prevails in first talc cancer trial to come to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – After almost five weeks of trial, the first talcum powder/cancer trial in Philadelphia has resulted in a jury verdict victory for Johnson & Johnson, defeating claims that its baby powder product led a Bucks County woman to develop ovarian cancer. -
Walmart denies liability for serious burn injuries, which plaintiff allegedly suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen
PHILADELPHIA – Walmart denies complicity in alleged liability shared between it and three other companies for severe burns a Montgomery County woman said she suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen. -
Amazon says co-defendants are responsible for Florida woman's injuries in its warehouse
PHILADELPHIA – Amazon answered litigation from a Florida woman who alleged that while on the job, she suffered severe shoulder, knee and back injuries at an Amazon warehouse, citing a lack of basis in her negligence allegations and bringing cross-claims against its fellow defendants. -
N.J. Walmart store associate files suit over head injuries sustained while using Rocket Cart device
ALLENTOWN – An associate at a New Jersey Walmart store alleges he suffered severe head injuries from the use of a Rocket Cart, a device used to move merchandise and stock shelves.