Montgomery County
Recent News About Montgomery County
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Myco Mechanical Inc. alleges it is owed more than $250,000 for construction work
PHILADELPHIA – A Telford corporation alleges that it was not paid for work on a state project. -
House panel OKs bill to raise the stakes on consumer protection; Civil justice group says it most benefits lawyers
HARRISBURG – Rep. Anthony DeLuca’s bill to raise minimum damages awarded for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law passed a House committee in late June with almost no opposition. -
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Appellate court backs Pottstown Memorial in wrongful death case
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who sued Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on behalf of a friend who died there has lost her court battle, with the state Superior Court ruling June 30 the lower court didn’t abuse its discretion about what medical evidence to allow. -
Upper Merion bus driver reinstated after failing drug test under 'unique circumstances'
HARRISBURG – An Upper Merion Township School District bus driver who failed a random drug test under what an arbitrator deemed “unique circumstances” will get her job back, according to a June 23 ruling issued by the Commonwealth Court. -
Penn Outdoor Services says JK Consultants sent invoice for money it wasn't owed
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County corporation is suing JK Consultants, a California company, alleging that it made wrongful accusations of a contract breach. -
Heritage customers' remediation work dooms water-damage case
HARRISBURG — A pair of homeowners lost their bid for reconsideration of a ruling granting summary judgment against them in a water-damage lawsuit because they began fixing the issue before a contractor could determine who was at fault, according to an opinion filed May 30 by the state Superior Court. -
Food products distributor alleges Montgomery County restaurants and owner breached contracts and payment guarantees
Food products distributor alleges Montgomery County restaurants and owner breached contracts and payment guarantees -
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. -
Inmate's religious freedom allegation over less choir practice thrown out; Dissenting judge says case not frivolous
HARRISBURG — A prison inmate's allegations that Pennsylvania Department of Correction officials are infringing on his religious practices were upheld as frivolous by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in a 2-1 ruling handed down May 1. -
Prudential employee says company wrongly refused her disability claim
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, as both her employer and insurer through an employee plan, alleging the company wrongly denied her long-term disability benefits. -
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. -
Policeman sues doorbell video company and residents of home for alleged illicit recording
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County police officer is suing Bot Home Automation Inc. d/b/a Ring.com, and Bernard Moscia and Elisa Leboutilier, citing alleged violation of federal law for recording him without his knowledge or consent during a response and using the recording online for promotional purposes. -
Montgomery Country residents say debt collector called without concent
PHILADELPHIA — Montgomery County residents are suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Bucks County, Montgomery County residents say debt collector called relatives without consent
PHILADELPHIA — Two Bucks County residents and three Montgomery County residents are suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -
Midland Funding LLC, Midland Credit Management Inc. alleged to have called people without consent
PHILADELPHIA – Four Montgomery County individuals allege a debt collector unlawfully called them. -
Firearm owners group president calls injunction against Lower Merion 'long overdue'
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed a ruling in December in which the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery Count denied a motion for a preliminary injunction against an ordinance that prohibits the carrying or discharging of firearms in a park without a special permit. -
Reduction in divorce waiting period aimed at ending conflict for children, families
HARRISBURG – For J. Paul Helvy, the chairman of the Family Law Practice Group at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLS and the immediate past chairman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the fight for a reduction in the divorce waiting period in the state was primarily about children and the overall well-being of families. -
Former Pa. AG Kane sentenced to 10 to 23 months in prison on perjury conviction
NORRISTOWN – Former State Attorney General Kathleen Kane received a prison sentence of 10 to 23 months in Montgomery County court on Monday, for revealing confidential details pertinent to a grand jury investigation to retaliate against a political rival and lying about it under oath. -
Defense gets punitive damages stricken in crash lawsuit, loses out on other preliminary objections
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel representing a pair of drivers and their place of employment in a motor vehicle accident case has successfully petitioned to strike punitive damages through preliminary objections, but lost out in court on other objections related to improper venue and insufficient pleading of charges. -
Pennsylvania has three AGs in as many weeks
HARRISBURG – Following the resignation of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, Bruce Castor filled in while a replacement was confirmed.