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California financial services company claims it's owed $7K on mortgage-defaulted Philadelphia property
PHILADELPHIA – A California financial firm has begun legal action to recover more than $7,000 it says is due from the defaulted mortgage of a property in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia. -
Former railroad conductor and brakeman alleges his kidney cancer was caused by toxic substance exposure
PHILADELPHIA – A former train conductor and brakeman of 36 years claims a trio of rail companies violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by neglecting to provide him a safe workplace, and allegedly causing him to contract kidney cancer through exposure to toxic substances. -
Third Circuit: Lawsuit blaming Disney World for copperhead bite shouldn't be heard in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA – For jurisdictional reasons, a federal appeals court recently denied the appeal of a Holland Township couple who filed a negligence lawsuit against Walt Disney, for one of the plaintiffs being bitten and injured by a snake during a visit to the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. -
Bensalem train passenger says Amtrak and SEPTA's negligence led to her being injured by falling debris
PHILADELPHIA – A train passenger allegedly injured by falling power lines and debris in a January 2016 accident in Bensalem has initiated legal action against the national and regional transportation agencies she believes are responsible for those injuries. -
Chevrolet Colorado contained water leaks and mold-damaged components, according to suit
PHILADELPHIA – General Motors and a Georgia transport company have been sued on behalf of a litigant who believes the vehicle she was sold contained a number of water leaks and components which were subsequently damaged by mold. -
Lawsuit states water infiltration issues at South Philly property were fault of general contractor
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple have filed litigation against a Broomall contractor who they believe sold them a property rife with structural error and material issues, which later led to water infiltration at their residence. -
Local nursing home says it was never paid $21K for defendant's elder care costs
PHILADELPHIA – A local elder care facility believes a lawsuit’s defendant, one of its former residents, and his legal representatives have foregone compensating it for the costs of the care he received at the facility during a near six-week stay last year. -
Plaintiff bought Ford Escape that had defective engine, lawsuit states
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff has sued Ford Motor Company for violating federal and state laws in allegedly selling her a defective vehicle which had engine problems disabling it from proper use. -
French litigant says she became ill after eating moldy English Muffins sold by Philly grocery store
PHILADELPHIA – A French plaintiff has launched a lawsuit against a Philadelphia grocery chain and a Baltimore bakery for a number of commercial violations, centered on a box of moldy English Muffins which she says made her ill. -
Lawsuit: Food company's unsecure compost beds led to plaintiff's work accident
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of litigants believe a food company was negligent in the operation of its compost beds, which caused an accident resulting in severe arm and shoulder injuries to one of the plaintiffs. -
SugarHouse Casino believes embattled WFAN radio host Craig Carton paid it $405K in bad checks
PHILADELPHIA – A local casino believes a shock-jock host for WFAN Radio in New York, who has been arrested for alleged participation in a multimillion-dollar concert ticket investment scam, overplayed his hand by paying them $405,000 with checks that later bounced and is seeking immediate restitution. -
Woman claims Philly gentlemen's club bouncer physically assaulted her in club's parking lot
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman who visited a local gentlemen’s club contends she was assaulted and seriously injured by one of the venue’s bouncers in the club parking lot. -
American Airlines Cargo alleges produce company owes it outstanding balance of more than $8K
PHILADELPHIA – American Airlines has initiated legal action against a local produce company, alleging said company owes it nearly $8,000 in unpaid funds resulting from a number of business transactions. -
Lawsuit: Bail bond management group says it's owed more than $50K after prisoner skipped court date
PHILADELPHIA – A bail bond management company claims it is out more than $50,000, due to a non-payment of that amount from three defendants who took out that bond for a fourth party and were responsible for its subsequent forfeiture. -
Architectural firm believes shell company defrauded it for more than $20,000
PHILADELPHIA – A Center City architectural firm has filed suit against what it believes was a financial investment shell company which accepted its professional services, and then defrauded it for over $20,000. -
Ex-Amtrak engineer says company violated FELA in train collision with backhoe
PHILADELPHIA – A former Amtrak engineer claims the train transportation company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by failing to provide a safe workplace and causing him to be involved in a serious train collision more than one year ago. -
Lawsuit: Center City elevator fell nine stories
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man’s injuries allegedly sustained as a result of a nine-story elevator fall in a Center City commercial building has filed legal action against all of the entities responsible for the elevator’s operation and maintenance. -
Mother says General Motors and tire company contributed to daughter's fatal crash
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a young woman killed in an automobile accident two years ago has filed suit against General Motors and a number of other defendants for their allegedly negligent roles in causing the fatal crash. -
Grocery store owners negligent in operation of metal door that injured plaintiff, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – A grocery customer allegedly struck in the head by a rolled-up metal door while shopping at a store in Philadelphia is suing the store’s proprietors for damages incurred to treat the injuries he says he suffered. -
Dodge dealer didn't repair vehicle that leaked water into the passenger side, according to plaintiffs
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of plaintiffs claim Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated federal and state laws when it sold them a new Dodge vehicle they believe was rife with mechanical issues.