Bucks County
Recent News About Bucks County
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Federal judge denies MyLife.com's attempt to dismiss defamation case of fencing academy owner
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has rebuffed an attempt by the MyLife.com website to dismiss litigation from a Bucks County man and fencing instruction facility, finding that limited discovery should be conducted on the issue of whether or not the case will head to arbitration. -
Bucks County plaintiff settles injury claims over defective sidewalk outside local Costco retail store
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who claimed to be injured on the sidewalk outside a Bucks County Costco store in a federal lawsuit has settled his claims with the bulk retailer. -
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. -
Holland trucking firm says Phila., U.S. Department of Transportation threatened to revoke its "Disadvantaged Business" status
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County trucking firm alleges that the City of Philadelphia and the U.S Department of Transportation has illegally threatened to revoke its certification to qualify as a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.” -
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. -
Face mask mandate pauses safety lawsuit by special needs Central Bucks students
PHILADELPHIA – A group of Bucks County parents to children with disabilities have brought a federal court lawsuit to ensure that the Central Bucks School District provides reasonable accommodations to disabled students by implementing a COVID-19 health and safety plan aligned with current federal, state and local guidance. -
Man allegedly injured outside Bucks County Costco finalizes confidentiality stipulation with company's counsel
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured on the sidewalk outside a Bucks County Costco store has reached a mutual confidentiality agreement with the bulk retailer concerning sensitive matter to be revealed during the case, including a pertinent report of the subject and subsequent depositions. -
June 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "family and medical leave act" cases
The following cases categorized as "family and medical leave act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 22. 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 June 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 22 in the suits below: -
Court activity on June 22: Mariangela Stibi vs Bucks County Department of Corrections
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mariangela Stibi against Bucks County Department of Corrections and County of Bucks on June 22: 'Complaint Against Bucks County Department Of Corrections, County Of Bucks ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15205022.), Filed By Mariangela Stibi. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(frank, Evan)'. -
Crozer Health facing medical malpractice claims, in death of 23-year-old from pulmonary embolism
MEDIA – A Bucks County woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against a trio of entities affiliated with the Crozer Health System, after alleging that they did not properly observe her daughter upon admission and as a result, caused her to die of a pulmonary embolism. -
U.K. couple who sued makers of audio speaker which malfunctioned and caught fire at their Pa. home, settles case
PHILADELPHIA – A United Kingdom couple who own property in Bucks County have settled claims with the manufacturer and distributor of an audio speaker they purchased, one which they claim malfunctioned and caused a catastrophic fire at that same property. -
MyLife website denies it defamed Bucks County fencing instructor and wants claims arbitrated
PHILADELPHIA – The MyLife.com website denies that it defamed a Bucks County man and fencing instruction facility, and has motioned to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it alleging the same or send it to compulsory arbitration. -
Judge cites Pa. statute of limitations in dismissing Arizona man's suit against Archdiocese of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has won dismissal of a lawsuit filed by an Arizona man for sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a local priest when he was a boy, with a federal judge concluding that Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations stopped the case from proceeding. -
Montgomery County plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss case against health authorities over virtual learning
ALLENTOWN – A group of Montgomery County citizens has voluntarily dismissed litigation they filed, claiming the lives of schoolchildren were being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning. -
Costco sidewalk injury update: Company denies plaintiff adequately pled claims of recklessness on its part
PHILADELPHIA – Costco counters that the alleged failure of a Bucks County to provide specific evidence of “recklessness” in his litigation against it, should lead to those allegations being dismissed with prejudice. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 8 in the suits below: -
Bucks County plaintiff says defective sidewalk outside local Costco caused him an injurious fall
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man claims a negligently maintained “truncated dome” sidewalk outside his local Costco caused him to fall and be seriously injured. -
Case activity for V2 Life Solutions LLC vs Aesthetics Biomedical Inc. on Jan. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by V2 Life Solutions LLC against Aesthetics Biomedical Inc. and Cartessa Aesthetics LLC on Jan. 8. -
Exploding tea kettle update: South Carolina woman's lawsuit is settled in Philly court
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit from a South Carolina woman who claimed she was scalded by an exploding tea kettle manufactured by a Bucks County company has been settled.