Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
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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 says he fell off SEPTA train at Paoli station, sues company and engineer
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia plaintiff is claiming the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and one of its train engineers acted with complete disregard when they allowed a stopped train to suddenly proceed forward before all passengers had exited the train, causing injuries to the him. -
Chrysler Renegade's non-conformities make vehicle worthless, plaintiffs allege
PHILADELPHIA – In a recently-filed lawsuit, two litigants alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles disregarded state and federal commercial laws, when it sold them a new Chrysler vehicle with operating flaws which were not repaired after three separate attempts on the dealer’s part. -
FarmArt produce wholesaler accuses Philadelphia businesses of not paying it over $120K for services rendered
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County-based wholesale produce supply business is accusing a number of Philadelphia establishments with not compensating it over $120,000 for goods and services rendered in the past several years. -
Superior Court won't overturn med-mal jury verdict in favor of Einstein Medical Center, others
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has affirmed the judgment of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas for the defendant in a medical malpractice lawsuit. -
Best Western hotel employee sues after hand is crushed by trash compactor
PHILADELPHIA – A Best Western hotel employee in Concordville is suing a number of defendants for damages after his right hand was allegedly crushed in a trash compactor. -
Former trackman and machine operator says his bladder cancer a result of Conrail exposing him to toxic substances
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-train trackman and machine operator from New York says Conrail disregarded the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by exposing him to toxic substances over the course of his work tenure, and later causing him to contract bladder cancer. -
Plaintiff says she was sold Jeep Wrangler vehicle with water leaks inside of it
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated a number of commerce regulations when it sold her a new Jeep with mechanical issues unable to be remedied after four repair attempts on the dealer’s part. -
Sale of vehicle with defective transmission makes Ford Motor Company liable, plaintiff says
PHILADELPHIA – Ford Motor Company is the subject of litigation from a plaintiff who believes an automobile she purchased with a defective transmission is a cause of action for the supposed violation of both federal and state laws. -
Lawsuit: Amtrak trackman and driver's shoulder injuries are the result of FELA violation
PHILADELPHIA – An Amtrak trackman and truck driver has accused the train transportation company of violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by not making for a safe workplace, which he says led to his serious shoulder injuries. -
Parents of girl killed in tree accident file wrongful death suit against Pa. campsite and owners
LANCASTER – The parents of a young girl killed by a fallen oak tree at a Kirkwood campground this past April have consequently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the campground and its owners. -
Remediation firm alleges customer owes it more than $20K for services rendered to repair fire damage
PHILADELPHIA – A emergency remediation and repair firm believes one of its customers owes it more than $20,000 for services rendered this past spring, in response to fire damage-related loss which occurred at the defendant’s property. -
Best Buy door knocked me to the ground, woman claims in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff claiming to have been seriously injured in the entryway of a Philadelphia Best Buy store nearly two years ago, has initiated legal action against the electronics retail giant. -
Lawsuit: Soup from Longhorn had foreign object that caused illness
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who alleges the potato soup he ordered at Longhorn Steakhouse made him seriously ill has filed suit against the popular restaurant chain for negligence. -
Esurance policyholder claims company did not cover her property for water damage
PHILADELPHIA – An Esurance policyholder alleges the company did not follow through on providing the financial benefits of the policy, when the plaintiff suffered severe, water-related damages to her property. -
Man claims he was backed up on by recycling truck while riding his motorcycle
PHILADELPHIA – A motorcyclist has sued the driver of a recycling truck and his employers for negligence, after the driver reportedly backed up at an intersection and trapped the plaintiff and his motorcycle under that recycling truck. -
Customer alleges she was struck by flatbed while shopping at Philly grocery store
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff claims she was injured while shopping at a Philadelphia grocery store, having allegedly been hit with a flatbed stocked with store items by one of the store’s employees. -
Philly plaintiff alleges Glen Mills contractor did not complete property improvements
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County-based contracting firm and its owner have been accused of not completing property rehabilitation work they had been hired to perform by a Philadelphia plaintiff in July of last year. -
Veterinary clinic's ex-housekeeper alleges medical leave led to her wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA – A housekeeper twice-employed by a local vet clinic believes she was illegally and wrongfully terminated, and is seeking damages from the clinic and its owner to redress these alleged infractions. -
Former Amtrak electrician says company at fault for career-ending hand injuries
PHILADELPHIA – An Amtrak electrician has alleged the train transportation company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by not providing a safe workplace, and causing an electricity accident that left him with severe, career-ending injuries to his right hand.