Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
Recent News About Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas
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Chuck E. Cheese seeks dismissal of N.J. woman's trip-and-fall lawsuit
SCRANTON – CEC Entertainment, owner of family entertainment chain Chuck E. Cheese, is being sued after a patron claimed to have suffered an injury at one of its locations in Dickson City and has filed its objections. -
Injured customer says Old Forge auto repair garage didn't provide safe premises
SCRANTON – A Scranton man allegedly injured after a fall into a mechanic’s garage bay is suing the owner-company of the garage for negligence in not maintaining safe premises. -
'Jersey Boys' patron sues Scranton Cultural Center, says she slipped on ice
SCRANTON – A local woman who attended a performance of “Jersey Boys” says the showing’s venue failed to ensure the safety of its patrons in their parking lot, which led her to be seriously injured after a fall on ice and snow. -
Sewage plant chief allegedly suffers spinal injuries in workplace accident, sues contractor and two of its employees
SCRANTON – A sewage plant chief who needed spinal fusion surgery after allegedly being injured in a workplace accident says a private contractor and two of its employees were grossly negligent in causing the circumstances that led to that accident. -
Woman who suffered knee injury in St. Patrick's Day parade bar fight sues Kildare's in Scranton
SCRANTON – A woman allegedly injured in a St. Patrick’s Day parade melee inside Kildare’s Scranton last year has initiated legal action against the establishment, claiming it did not have proper security in place and overserved intoxicated patrons. -
Old Forge Manor Personal Care Center files objection to lawsuit filed by resident
SCRANTON – A resident of Old Forge Manor Personal Care Center has filed a lawsuit in Lackawanna County Common Pleas Court claiming that she injured when she was cut on the rail of a bed, and the defendant recently filed its objections. -
Rehab patient claims center negligently installed skid plates on his walker, causing injurious fall
SCRANTON – A rehabilitation center patient claims the center was negligent when it installed “skid plates” to the bottom of his walker, which he says caused him to fall in his room and be seriously injured. -
Target settles claim of girl allegedly overprescribed anti-anxiety drug for $12K
SCRANTON – A Scranton family is asking for judicial approval of a settlement with Target, based on one of its store pharmacies allegedly dispensing more of its plaintiff daughter’s anti-anxiety medication than was necessary. -
Credit union blames attorney and firm for losing $139K interest in property
SCRANTON – A local credit union believes its attorney and his firm failed to advise it of an arrangement which could have prevented it from losing over $139,000.00, in connection with a mortgage agreement which it says went into default. -
N.J. hotel settles with Pa. family over metal-cut injury allegedly suffered by daughter in swimming pool
SCRANTON – A New Jersey shore hotel has settled with a family of plaintiffs in Dunmore for injuries allegedly suffered by the daughter and minor-plaintiff in the defendant’s hotel swimming pool. -
Driver files suit against Advance Auto Parts, others after slipping on ice during delivery; Defendant wants case transferred to York
SCRANTON – A Bensalem man has filed a complaint in Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas against Advanced Auto Parts, Emerald Lawn & Landscaping and The Tree Guys after an alleged fall, and the defendants recently filed their objections to the suit. -
Geisinger-Community Medical Center fighting med-mal case over 2016 cardiac arrest
SCRANTON – A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger-Community Medical Center, and doctors employed there, in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, and the defendant recently filed its objections. -
Lackawanna lawsuit: Woman fell at Lowe's, also hit by display
SCRANTON – A Lowe’s store in Scranton is facing a negligence lawsuit from a woman who claims she was injured both from a fall caused by the errant placement of a pallet cart, and a display which fell onto her. -
Man sues Scranton Diocese after allegedly falling on Sacred Heart steps
SCRANTON – A Forest City plaintiff alleges the Diocese of Scranton was directly negligent for conditions on the property of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Forest City, where the plaintiff suffered injuries in an accident. -
Plaintiffs allege Geisinger Community Medical Center and doctor failed to diagnose hip condition
SCRANTON – A Gouldsboro couple claims Geisinger Community Medical Center and one of its doctors were negligent in failing to properly perform a hip surgery, which led to medical complications for one of the plaintiffs afterwards and a subsequent second surgery. -
University sued by woman who says soccer ball caused her to trip
SCRANTON – A woman is suing Clark Summit University, alleging an errant soccer ball caused her injuries. -
Federal court dismisses Scranton law firm's suit versus JPMorgan Chase Bank, pending final settlement
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled to dismiss a Scranton law firm’s contract litigation against JPMorgan Chase Bank without prejudice, pending the finalization of a settlement which counsel says is already agreed to in principle. -
Townhome community says neighboring development's drainage system flows onto their land
SCRANTON – An Old Forge townhome community has filed suit against the ownership of a neighboring residential development, claiming its stormwater system has collected water and directed it onto their property. -
Illinois nurse says she suffered stroke due to negligent care at Geisinger Medical Center
SCRANTON – A registered nurse from Illinois has filed suit against a local hospital, claiming it provided her with negligent medical care over a two-day period in August 2015 that left her with irreversible brain injuries. -
Plaintiffs say City of Scranton's stormwater drainage system damaged their property
SCRANTON – A pair of plaintiffs have sued the City of Scranton, for their alleged failure to inspect or repair a stormwater drainage system that they claim has damaged their property.