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Law firm's former library manager says it broke state and federal laws when it terminated him
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida man alleges that his former employer, a local law firm, failed to accommodate his psychological medical conditions and terminated him in violation of both state and federal law. -
Lawsuit alleging CVS improperly filled plaintiff's prescription is remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has remanded to state court a lawsuit from an Upper Darby woman, who alleged CVS Pharmacy improperly and incorrectly prescribed her medication, leading her to suffer adverse reactions. -
Pittsburgh's hired guns move in on Philadelphia's turf as opioid lawyers jostle for power
The fighting in Pennsylvania among plaintiffs lawyers working on contingency fees has escalated this summer -
Philly asbestos filings off last year's pace so far
PHILADELPHIA – Asbestos-related filings in Philadelphia’s Complex Litigation Center (CLC) have, so far, appeared to show a slight decrease from 2015 through the first half of 2016. -
Appeals court overturn Philly jury's $27M award over knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — James Beck, attorney at Reed Smith, has a theory as to why Philadelphia juries have a tendency to dole out eight- and nine-figure awards in personal injury cases. -
Commonwealth Court says employer not obligated to pay Workers' Comp claimant's medical bills
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently denied the penalty petition of a chiropractor and his firm in the case of claimant who aggravated a work-related injury in 2009. -
Fired Philadelphia Union coach unsuccessful in wrongful termination lawsuit
A federal court continued the practice of deferring to arbitration rulings when it affirmed an arbitrator’s decision in a wrongful termination lawsuit involving the Philadelphia Union soccer team, a New York attorney says. -
Philadelphia companies could face fines, lawsuits if they violate new background check rules
Under new rules in Philadelphia, employers will need to be avoid asking questions about an applicant’s criminal background or risk facing private lawsuits and city fines. -
More than $5 million spent on advertising for Risperdal clients in 2015
Plaintiffs lawyers continue to spend a significant amount of money on advertising to drum up Risperdal clients, the president of a mass torts litigation research firm says. -
Woman alleges she was fired because of her race
The plaintiff claims a former supervisor at Ocwen Financial Corporation demoted and eventually terminated her due to her race. -
Woman in skating fall cites vendor for liability
A Philadelphia woman has sued a product distributor for damages allegedly caused by defective materials. -
Philadelphia man sues Trans Union over debt he says he doesn't owe
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man filed suit Wednesday against a credit information company, alleging the company attempted to collect on a debt he didn't owe. -
New Jersey rail defense says alleged upskirt photos do not qualify as FELA violations
PHILADELPHIA - A claim by a New Jersey Transit Rail Operations employee that -
Judiciary board files charges against acquitted traffic court judge
Following the acquittal by a federal jury of participating in a ticket-fixing scheme, a former Philadelphia Traffic Court judge wants to finish out his six-year term on the bench and collect the $90,000 per year salary he lost while placed on suspension during the two-year investigation and trial. -
Victims of West Philly apartment fire settle class action for $4.75 million
The more than 100 people who lost their homes to a fire at a West Philadelphia apartment -
Suit: Former medical center staffer fired after stuck with a possible HIV-infected needle
A medical assistant says a Philadelphia staffing agency terminated her employment after -
Traffic court judge sentenced to federal prison
Former Philadelphia judge Robert Mulgrew received a sentence of 18 months in federal -
Victims of Market Street building collapse consolidate claims
Twenty-two victims, including the families of seven people killed when a building under -
Philly Best Buy seeks indemnification for personal injury suit
A Philadelphia woman says in a personal injury lawsuit filed at the Philadelphia Court of
