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Plaintiff says bureaucratic failures from City of Chester and others led to boy's death in house fire
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges that multiple systemic failures on the part of the City of Chester, a Chester landlord and the Philadelphia Electric Company, directly led to the death of a minor boy in a house fire two years ago. -
Case activity for Edward S. Baim vs Joel Dukart on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by 749 Lincoln Highway LLC, 9970 Bustleton LLC, Castor & Aramingo LLC, Edward S. Baim and Oregon Avenue LLC against Joel Dukart and Michael Dukart on April 9. -
Deer hunter death update: Walmart and manufacturers claim heating device was not to blame
SCRANTON – Walmart and the manufacturers of a portable heater have answered a lawsuit filed over an allegedly defective product which exploded and killed a man on a deer hunting trip, claiming the events were the fault of the decedent. -
Deliveryman hit by driver on cell phone in 2019 settles lawsuit with New Jersey insurer
PITTSBURGH – A settlement has been reached in a state court-based insurance lawsuit filed by a deliveryman struck by a driver on her cell phone nearly two years ago. -
Companies sued over roadside signs so big they allegedly caused accident
PITTSBURGH - A Gibsonia couple sued two businesses they accuse of causing a traffic collision by placing obstructive advertisements at an intersection, according to documents recently filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. -
Woman alleges she suffered respiratory disease after inhaling fumes from nearby chemical fire
PITTSBURGH – A Beaver County woman alleges she has suffered severe respiratory ailments after inhaling fumes from a chemical fire which took place about a half-mile from her residence. -
Wrongful death lawsuit against Walmart says heater exploded and killed man on hunting trip
SCRANTON – A Honesdale attorney has initiated litigation against Walmart and the manufacturers of a portable heater, an allegedly defective product which exploded and killed a man on a deer hunting trip. -
McKeesport citizens sue over being shut out of in-person city council meetings
PITTSBURGH – McKeesport citizens are litigating against the city and its council, charging that the municipal entities have violated the state Sunshine Law in preventing them from observing and participating in city council meetings. -
Scranton medical office claims landlord refused to repair sprinkler system
SCRANTON – A medical center claims its landlord has failed to repair the sprinkler system in its leased tenant space, leaving it at tremendous risk for physical damage and loss of life in the event of a fire. -
VA's incompetence cost man both his legs, lawsuit says
The Crescenz Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) at 3900 Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia is facing a civil suit from a North Wales man who says negligence from the hospital staff resulted in the amputation of both his legs. -
Glenside man claims he was defrauded in $200K home equity loan deal and alleges RICO violation
PHILADELPHIA – A Montgomery County man alleges that he was defrauded after entering into a home equity loan transaction totaling more than $200,000 with a Philadelphia investment firm. -
Lawsuit by deliveryman hit by driver on cell phone update: $75K the max, sides agree
PITTSBURGH – A mutual agreement between the parties has resulted in the elimination of a bad faith claim from the case of a deliveryman struck by a driver on her cell phone nearly two years ago. -
Broken hip at Advance Auto Parts update: Landlord denies liability and cross-claim for customer's injuries
PITTSBURGH – A landlord disavows cross-claim notions from Advance Auto Parts that it is responsible for the injuries suffered by a Pittsburgh man, who broke his hip because of a cement parking place indicator in its store lot. -
ADA compliance lawsuit update: Fla. man settles with Philly business over alleged violations
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit between a wheelchair-bound Florida man and a Frankford Avenue business in Philadelphia over alleged barriers preventing him from shopping there in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been settled. -
Deliveryman hit by driver on cell phone update: Damages capped at $75K
PITTSBURGH – Through mutual agreement of all parties concerned, damages in the case of a deliveryman struck by a driver on her cell phone have been capped at $75,000, thereby preventing the case’s removal to federal court. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 21 in the suits below: -
Dec. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Dec. 21: Infinity Real Estate LLC vs Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Infinity Real Estate LLC against Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company on Dec. 21. -
Dec. 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Dec. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 10 in the suits below: