Pennsylvania
Recent News About Pennsylvania
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Phila. judge denies plaintiff's post-trial motions in dog mauling case that went to defense
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge has denied a motion for post-trial relief that -
Judge grants in part, denies in part motion to dismiss claims against Aria Health
A federal judge has granted in part, and denied in part a defense motion seeking to -
Convicted former state Rep. DeWeese cannot appear on election ballot, judge rules
A state appellate court judge has ruled that former state Rep. Bill DeWeese, who is -
Case of fired Phila. Water Dept. employee remanded to state court
A state trial court judge in Philadelphia will have to handle the case of a fired employee suing over his job loss after a federal judge refused to exercise jurisdiction over the matter. -
Alleged Sandusky victims cannot use pseudonyms during trial, judge rules
The day before jury selection was set to begin in the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse trial, the judge overseeing the case ruled that some of the former assistant football coach’s accusers cannot testify under pseudonyms. -
Woman allegedly burned by lotion sues CVS and Express Pharmacy Services of Pa.
A Philadelphia woman has filed a product liability lawsuit against CVS of Pennsylvania and Express Pharmacy Services of PA for injuries she allegedly sustained after using a prescription lotion manufactured and sold by the defendants. -
Illinois couple files Fen-Phen mass tort in Phila. Common Pleas Court
An Illinois woman who claims she sustained injuries after taking the diet drug commonly known as Fen-Phen has filed a mass tort claim against the drug’s makers in a Pennsylvania court. -
Pa. Chief Justice Castille outlines 'State of the Courts' report
Ensuring equal justice to all while also working to make certain Pennsylvania’s court system has the financial backing necessary to carry out its duties. -
Topamax mass tort claim filed in Phila. court by Tennessee plaintiff
A Tennessee woman who alleges her child was born with a cleft palate as a result of the plaintiff having had taken the epilepsy drug Topamax during pregnancy has filed a mass tort claim against the drug’s manufacturer in a Pennsylvania court. -
Judge dismisses pro se complaint filed by state prison inmate
A federal judge in Philadelphia has granted a dismissal sought by Pennsylvania officials in a pro se prisoner rights case, although the ruling left open the opportunity for the inmate to file an amended complaint against the defendants. -
Judge dismisses Mayor Nutter, Police Commissioner Ramsey as defendants in civil suit
A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss that was filed by a number of high-ranking Philadelphia officials who were named in a lawsuit initiated by a city man who alleged he was unlawfully detained and roughed up by Philadelphia police officers after an encounter in January 2011. -
Former Panera Bread Co. asst. manager sues for retaliatory firing
A former Panera Bread employee has filed a federal lawsuit against the company, alleging her firing after two years of employment was in retaliation for her complaints over discriminatory treatment. -
Administrative Office of Pa. Courts seeks inputs on proposed electronic case filing changes
The commonwealth court system’s administrative wing is seeking input on proposed amendments to the policy concerning electronically stored records in the judiciary’s case management systems. -
Famous Dave's hit with class action for allegedly levying extra liquor tax
A Philadelphia man has filed a class action lawsuit against the Famous Dave’s restaurant franchise, alleging the business has been engaging in fraud when it has charged an 18 percent tax on alcoholic beverages it serves to customers. -
Cozen O'Connor attorney takes job as first general counsel for footwear apparel company
An intellectual property attorney at a large Philadelphia law firm has announced he is leaving his position for a gig with a former client. -
Plaintiff can't link harmful asbestos exposure to defendant, court rules
PHILADELPHIA - U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno granted summary judgment Thursday for the defendant in a case transferred from California as part the asbestos multidistrict litigation in Pennsylvania's eastern district. -
Former employee files wrongful termination suit against forensic auditing company
A former employee of a forensic auditing and mortgage relief company is suing the organization for wrongful discharge, alleging that the firing was retaliation for his registering complaints of deceptive or fraudulent business practices.