Borough of West Chester
Recent News About Borough of West Chester
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Hearing on hotel injury case's possible transfer to Montgomery County court continued to next week
Hearing on hotel injury case's possible transfer to Montgomery County court continued to next week -
Withdrawal motion approved and proceedings stayed 60 days in sidewalk fall case
A defense counselor who previously cited “major disagreements” with his client in a sidewalk fall premises liability lawsuit has been permitted to leave the case, per an order from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Counsel for plaintiff paralyzed in crash seeks to exit lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a plaintiff severely injured in an alcohol-induced motor vehicle accident is exiting the litigation, due to an impasse between said counsel and the plaintiff in question. -
Several preliminary objections raised in Landsdowne-based gunshot wound injury lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A number of preliminary objections are in play in the personal injury lawsuit filed by a King of Prussia man who was allegedly grievously injured by gunfire outside a Landsdowne bar. -
Defense attorney seeking to transfer motor vehicle accident case to Chester County
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a motor vehicle accident case filed in Philadelphia is seeking to transfer that litigation to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. -
Defense attorney wants premises liability lawsuit against hotel sent to Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a hotel’s premises liability action wants the litigation transferred to court in Montgomery County. -
Philly firefighter not permitted to modify terms of prior settlement reached with City of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has ruled a Philadelphia firefighter will not be permitted to renege on a previously reached settlement agreement, in order to effect further modifications to it. -
Boom crane accident injury lawsuit transferred to Chester County court
PHILADELPHIA – A personal injury case in which a man alleges he suffered permanent head injuries as a result of an errant collision with a metal boom crane has been transferred to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. -
Federal judge dismisses discrimination, wrongful termination claims due to 'extraordinary' delay
A former employee of a Chester County hospital system alleging illegal discrimination and wrongful termination under a variety of federal and state laws has had her claims dismissed in federal court. -
Federal appeals court rules Zurich must provide up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage
PHILADELPHIA – An insurance company is still liable for a payout of up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage, to a man who suffered injuries in a vehicle accident two and a half years ago. -
Employee accuses Laurel Springs School of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a West Chester school, alleging it failed to create a work space that accommodated her mental disabilities. -
TCPA suit against Oklahoma lending company dismissed on jurisdictional grounds
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida resident’s suit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by an Oklahoma-based lending company has been dismissed from a Pennsylvania federal court, due to lack of jurisdiction. -
Federal court denies Chinese stainless steel company's motion for injunction
PHILADELPHIA – A Chinese stainless steel manufacturer has had its motion for a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief in a breach of contract action denied in federal court. -
Fired worker alleges Nobel Learning terminated her due to race
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a West Chester education business, alleging discrimination because she says her termination was due to race. -
Worker alleges Miller Flooring failed to pay proper overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a West Chester flooring company, alleging his employer failed to provide the correct overtime pay. -
Legal funding group's lawsuit against entertainment law firm sent to California
PHILADELPHIA – Per a local federal court decision, a negligence and professional liability case is being transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. -
30-year employee accuses Main Line Health Care Group of wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA—A 65-year-old West Chester woman says she was illegally fired from her job by Main Line Health Care due to her age and health issues. -
Disabled employees sue employer, alleging they were required to partake in tests of physical strength
The two men, both employed at Cascades Tissue Group, claim they were humiliated and retaliated against because of their physical disabilities. -
After continuance, sanctions still sought against negligence co-defendants
Following a near month-long continuance, a pair of co-defendants in a pending negligence action may still face sanctions. -
Woman sues West Chester University alleging discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A Thorndale woman filed a lawsuit against West Chester University alleging that she was discriminated against on the basis of race and sex.