Luzerne County Court Of Common Pleas
Recent News About Luzerne County Court Of Common Pleas
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Amazon denies liability for injuries Montco woman suffered at Hazelton facility
SCRANTON – Amazon has denied allegations of negligence lodged by a Montgomery County woman who slipped on ice at one of its fulfillment centers in Hazelton. -
Wilkes-Barre plaintiff struck during car chase counters City's denials
SCRANTON – A Wilkes-Barre woman who claimed she suffered grievous injuries when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, has now refuted the City’s denials of liability in the case. -
Montco woman who slipped and fell on ice at Amazon facility, sues retailer
SCRANTON – A Montgomery County woman who slipped on ice at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Hazelton has launched litigation against the retailer for negligence. -
Wilkes-Barre denies that negligence from police officers chasing suspect caused plaintiff's injuries
SCRANTON – The City of Wilkes-Barre and its police officers have denied liability for injuries suffered by a woman when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department. -
Podiatrist denies negligence allegations in case of amputated leg
WILKES-BARRE – A West Pittston podiatrist and his practice have officially denied all claims of negligence and medical malpractice levied against them by a Luzerne County physician who claimed that the former’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg. -
Luzerne County physician who lost leg refutes Wilkes-Barre hospital's denials
WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County physician who recently launched medical malpractice litigation against his podiatrist in claiming that the latter’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg, has refuted a local hospital’s denial of committing negligence and other counts against him. -
After losing right leg, local physician sues his podiatrist for medical malpractice in Luzerne County court
WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County physician has launched medical malpractice litigation against his podiatrist, claiming that the latter’s malpractice led to the amputation of his right leg. -
Walmart employee suing truck driver update: Man settles claims with transportation company
SCRANTON – A Walmart employee has apparently settled claims over right ankle, knee and calf injuries he suffered when he fell on the job, allegedly due to the negligent actions of a tractor-trailer driver. -
Court throws out appeal of Penn State professor sacked for alleged sexual harassment
HARRISBURG – A former Penn State University professor has lost the appeal of his breach of contract lawsuit at the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, related to his alleged wrongful termination for sexual harassment. -
Walmart employee files suit against transportation company after one of its drivers allegedly injures him
SCRANTON – A Walmart employee who suffered right ankle, knee and calf injuries when he fell on the job and allegedly due to the actions of a tractor-trailer driver, has sued the transportation company whom the driver works for. -
Superior Court upholds motion to exclude evidence from parents' lawsuit over son's near-drowning
HARRISBURG – A three-judge panel of the Superior Court has affirmed a trial court decision which denied a motion to exclude evidence surrounding the alleged failure of a minor’s parents to provide him with inflatable swimming armbands when he nearly drowned. -
Superior Court affirms $640K verdict for woman who slipped on snow at grandson's day care
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a jury verdict of $640,000 in favor of a woman who sustained serious ankle and back injuries when she fell on an uncleared portion of snow while picking up her grandson from his day care center. -
Former Wilkes-Barre police officer sued by three women over allegations of sexual assault
WILKES-BARRE – A former Wilkes-Barre police officer has been sued by three Luzerne County women in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County over allegations of sexual misconduct. -
Couple allege Phelan, Hallinan, Diamond & Jones provided incorrect information in notice
PHILADELPHIA – A Wilkes-Barre couple allege a Philadelphia debt collector filed a notice against them that contained incorrect information. -
Wells Fargo claims Kaushas owes $39,434 following account overdraft
WILKES-BARRE — Wells Fargo Bank NA is suing the Law Office of EJ Kaushas and Edward J. Kaushas, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of warranty and fraud. -
Danville couple blames Outback Steakhouse for bathroom incident
WILKES-BARRE — A Danville couple is suing Bloomin' Brands Inc. and Outback Steakhouse, citing alleged negligence. -
Class action plaintiffs suing Montgomery McCracken for $619M attempting a second bite at the apple, firm argues
SCRANTON – A law firm facing a $619 million legal malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania federal court wants the case dismissed for failure to state a claim and other causes or alternatively, transferred to federal court in New York. -
Lawyers accused of botching litigation over Luzerne Co. Kerr-McGee plant; Class action seeks $619 million
SCRANTON – A federal court in Scranton now has jurisdiction over a lawsuit which is seeking more than $619 million for 4,400 residents of Avoca, who were said to be exposed to carcinogenic substances from the Kerr-McGee Corp. wood treatment facility. -
Wyoming Area School District accused of not enforcing anti-bullying policy
WILKES BARRE — A former student is suing Wyoming Area School District and school administrator Vito Quaglia, citing alleged failure to provide an appropriate public education. -
Widow wins case on appeal regarding late husband's loans with Manufacturer’s and Trader’s Trust Company
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that a widow is not responsible for paying off all of her late husband's loans, even though the bank insisted she sign as a guarantor for some of them.