Lehigh Township
Recent News About Lehigh Township
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A dissident emerges in Pennsylvania's opioid litigation: Lehigh Co. claims its case has been highjacked
The fight for control of Pennsylvania’s opioid litigation is not over, as Lehigh County is not happy that its case has been grouped in with more than 30 others and that lawyers it previously rejected have been tasked with overseeing the proceedings. -
Son of man who died of cardiac arrest at cyclocross racing event sues organizers
PHILADELPHIA – The son of a man who suffered cardiac arrest at a cyclocross event, which was allegedly without proper and immediate medical equipment and treatment, and then died three days later has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the both the organizers and sponsors of the event. -
Lehigh University accused of discriminating against employee
An African-American employee is suing Lehigh University for allegedly subjecting her to discrimination and a hostile work environment. -
Architectural Polymers Inc., AP Thermoforming LLC allegedly failed to compensate two employees
Two individuals are suing Architectural Polymers Inc. and AP Thermoforming LLC for allegedly failing to properly compensate them for their work. -
Lawsuit over lawnmower that supposedly maimed plaintiff discontinued shortly after filing
PHILADELPHIA – A product liability action alleging that a lawnmower malfunctioned and maimed one of the plaintiffs was discontinued not even three months after its filing, according to court records. -
Third Circuit upholds nearly $16,000 penalty against R.L. Reppert over pension plan documents
PHILADELPHIA – In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed rulings in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that alleges a Lehigh County company did not meet its pension requirements. -
Man allegedly burned by exploding vaping device seeks monetary damages
PHILADELPHIA – A man allegedly burned when vaping products exploded in his face during use is suing the manufacturers of those same products for claims of negligence and strict liability. -
Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirms summary judgment in ice slip-and-fall lawsuit
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court affirmed a summary judgment on Oct. 27 in favor of Lehigh County Agricultural Society (LCAS) in an ice slip-and-fall injury case. -
Safe Auto policy doesn't cover girlfriend; Dissenting judge takes issue with majority's interpretation
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has affirmed a Lehigh County verdict stipulating that auto insurers are not obligated to provide coverage to non-family members who live with policy-holders under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. -
No new trial for woman struck by bus in Allentown
HARRISBURG – A woman lost her appeal and will not get a new trial seeking damages after being involved in a pedestrian/bus accident, according to a ruling Sept. 6 from the state Superior Court. -
Pharmacy's former business director says she wasn't paid wages, bonuses
PHILADELPHIA – A pharmacy's former director of business development claims she did not receive wages and other bonuses due her under the terms of her employment agreement, subsequent to her departure from the company. -
Man files suit against Norfolk Southern Corp. after accident at Lehigh County yard
PHILADELPHIA – A Cumbola man has filed suit against his employer after a railroad accident severely injured his legs. -
Former Lehigh University employee alleges The Hartford wrongfully terminated disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A former Lehigh University employee alleges her disability benefits were unlawfully terminated. -
Negligence suit filed against Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown, doctor after woman's death
PHILADELPHIA – A representative of a woman's estate has filed suit against a doctor and health care facilities over negligence allegations. -
Action claiming lawnmower severely injured plaintiff may soon be dismissed from Philadelphia court
PHILADELPHIA – A product liability action alleging a lawnmower malfunctioned and maimed a plaintiff may soon be dismissed from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Firefighters allege operator of Lehigh Valley International Airport failed to pay overtime
A group of firefighters have sued Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, an airport operator, citing alleged unpaid wages for overtime. -
Doctor won't receive new trial after damages award reduced by $52K
HARRISBURG — A doctor has lost his appeal seeking a new trial on damages after a Lehigh County court reduced a jury verdict in his favor by more than $50,000. -
Lab quality manager's wrongful termination suit remanded to Lehigh County court
ALLENTOWN – A healthcare lab quality manager’s wrongful termination lawsuit will in fact be remanded to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, per a federal court’s decision reached last Friday. -
Defense wants case of alleged lawnmower maiming transferred
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel for a manufacturer and distributor named in a products liability action alleging a lawnmower malfunctioned and maimed one of the plaintiffs, both believe the case does not belong in Philadelphia. -
Counsel for Apple says exploding phone lawsuit should be heard in Schuylkill County
PHILADELPHIA – An attorney for Apple is arguing a lawsuit filed by a plaintiff whose iPhone 5 allegedly exploded in his pocket should be heard in the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.