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Lack of jurisdiction dispels Delaware man's lawsuit for FELA violations against Amtrak
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Delaware plaintiff and former Amtrak employee who alleged the company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by subjecting him to an unsafe workplace, has had his case dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction. -
Non Pros judgment found in arbitration matter between marketer and food service products company
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a marketer and food service products distributor that sued two Montgomery County restaurants and their owner for over $14,000 in financial damages, related to alleged breach of contract, was recently rendered a judgment of non prosecution. -
Insurer didn't provide coverage in underlying lawsuit, restoration company alleges
PHILADELPHIA – A property restoration company initiated a lawsuit against an insurance broker and their employer insurance provider, for allegedly failing to secure proper coverage for them in an underlying federal court lawsuit. -
Wisconsin company sues Philadelphia-based mattress and furniture dealer for $4K
PHILADELPHIA – A Wisconsin-based furniture dealer has launched legal action against a local furniture store, seeking to recover more than $4,000 it says it is owed per the terms of a purchase agreement between the parties. -
Plaintiff injured by falling roll of plastic bags sues ShopRite supermarket in Philly
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who allegedly suffered a number of serious injuries after being hit by a roll of plastic bags at a ShopRite supermarket in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit, claiming the store’s negligence led to that accident. -
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. -
Lawsuit: Woman's burns were the result of coffee lid error at Philadelphia Dunkin' Donuts
PHILADELPHIA – A local plaintiff believes negligent practices on the part of Dunkin’ Donuts led her to become burned by a cup of hot coffee she purchased, at the drive-thru of one of the restaurant chain’s locations in North Philadelphia. -
See-through easel on floor tripped man at Home Goods, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown plaintiff says a Home Goods store’s transparent floor easel created a dangerous condition which injured him, according to a new state court lawsuit. -
N.J. Transit pipefitter claims his shoulder injuries are the result of company's numerous FELA violations
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey Transit train pipefitter launched a lawsuit last week in state court, charging his employer with violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) when it allegedly caused an accident leaving him with severe shoulder injuries. -
Former railroad trackman and supervisor says unsafe work environment caused his multiple myeloma
PHILADELPHIA – A former trackman, machine operator and track supervisor operator of 35 years claims a trio of rail companies violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by failing to provide him a safe workplace, and allegedly causing him to develop multiple myeloma through exposure to toxic substances. -
Georgia-based shipping company seeking to reconcile $11K in outstanding costs with local juice company
PHILADELPHIA – According to a new lawsuit, a Georgia shipping company alleges a local organic juice company is in arrears to it for outstanding shipping costs in excess of $11,000. -
Multiple railroads' FELA violations led to plaintiff's knee and shoulder injuries, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – In a new lawsuit, a train repairman says Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railway disregarded the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by exposing him to repetitive occupational trauma and leaving him with permanent shoulder and knee injuries. -
Man allegedly dropped from medical stretcher claims he suffered elbow, leg and knee injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man claims he suffered several bodily injuries when the medical stretcher he was being carried on was carelessly dropped by the defendant’s employees. -
Lawsuit: Pittsburgh law firm allegedly defaulted on lease payments in Philadelphia building
PHILADELPHIA – A commercial property owner has filed suit against a law firm which rented space in its Philadelphia building, but allegedly defaulted on the accompanying payments. -
Woman files lawsuit after allegedly sustaining injuries inside King of Prussia Mall parking garage elevator
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who suffered serious injuries inside an elevator at the King of Prussia Mall has filed suit against the shopping mall and the elevator’s manufacturer. -
Deja Brew: Second Philly-area Wawa faces negligence lawsuit over hot coffee spill
PHILADELPHIA – For the second time in a month, a local Wawa convenience store is facing a negligence lawsuit from a customer claiming to be burned, figuratively and literally, by its coffee products. -
Settlement reached among sales, construction and insurance companies over Philly's East Market building project
PHILADELPHIA – An equipment rental company who said it was owed thousands of dollars in exchange for products it rented out towards the completion of a major construction project in Center City, Philadelphia has settled its lawsuit. -
Condominium management continues to pursue $13K in alleged unpaid costs from owner
PHILADELPHIA – A local condo complex is continuing to pursue the recovery of more than $13,000 from one of its homeowners allegedly in debt to it for a variety of fees and charges, despite multiple attempts at service of the complaint and execution of collection. -
South Philly accident victim with spinal injuries settles with AAA insurance over coverage issue
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation has been settled between a passenger injured in a collision in South Philadelphia more than three years ago and the AAA vehicle insurance company for allegedly failing to pay underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits. -
Philadelphia printer wants default judgment to enforce collection of $7K in costs
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia-based printing firm looking to recoup just over $7,000 from a New Jersey magazine and its publisher is now seeking a default judgment to enforce that collection for breach of contract.