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Third bellwether trial for Xarelto now underway in Mississippi federal court
JACKSON – The third federal bellwether case revolving around blood-thinning drug Xarelto has begun; one which sees the claims of a Mississippi woman who was prescribed the blood-thinner drug for treatment of a blood clot, then allegedly suffered internal bleeding and anemia, go to trial. -
Consultant who received brain injury at construction site sues logistics firm for negligence
PHILADELPHIA – A consultant injured at a Hatboro construction site has filed litigation against the firm responsible for maintaining the site, claiming they were negligent in their duties to do so and were the cause of his serious injuries, which included a traumatic brain injury. -
South Philadelphia woman claims former owner didn't disclose property's problems with sewage system
PHILADELPHIA – A South Philadelphia woman alleges her residence’s former owner failed to disclose problems with the sewage system on the premises, before completing the sale to the plaintiff. -
Policyholder says two insurance companies, employees misrepresented status of her loss coverage
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania property owner has filed legal action against a pair of insurance companies who she claims have not reimbursed her for what she believes was a covered loss sustained against one of her properties. -
Drunken fall off mechanical bull results in lawsuit against Xfinity Live; Woman says she was overserved at Phillies game
PHILADELPHIA – A woman injured from riding a mechanical bull in an intoxicated condition at the Xfinity Live entertainment complex has sued both the establishment and the beverage service company at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia, claiming they overserved her alcoholic beverages and were responsible for her knee injuries. -
Utah commercial bank alleges defendants owe it more than $22K in outstanding funds
PHILADELPHIA – A Utah-based commercial bank claims a pair of interstate defendants possess an unpaid and outstanding balance to it in excess of $22,000, in lease payments and other expenses. -
Deficient oxygen sensor and faulty doors make new Toyota vehicle faulty, plaintiff says
PHILADELPHIA – A Huntingdon Valley woman claims Toyota sold her a vehicle with a deficient oxygen sensor and faulty doors, breaking federal and state commerce laws in the process. -
Amtrak building manager says company violated FELA through two injuries he suffered since 2014
PHILADELPHIA – An Amtrak building manager claims the company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) on two occasions in the past three years, when he suffered two injuries in the course of his employment and/or tenure with the company. -
One Liberty Place law firm says noise on observation deck violates its lease terms and sues
PHILADELPHIA – A law firm based on the 56th Floor of One Liberty Place has filed suit against the property owners, operators and builders of the observation deck located both atop the skyscraper and one floor above its office, claiming the noise produced by the tourist attraction violates the terms of its lease. -
Plaintiff claims her views on gender discrimination resulted in her company firing her in 2015
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee of a business-to-business marketing firm claims she was unlawfully terminated and retaliated against in violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), and now seeks to recover lost wages and other damages. -
Man's million-dollar tooth infection claim against University of Pennsylvania Hospital dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia plaintiff’s million-dollar negligence and vicarious liability lawsuit against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for supposed failure to treat a tooth infection was recently drilled out of state court for failure to properly allege a cause of action, according to a judge. -
Maryland elder care facility files legal action against former resident for breach of contract and settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland nursing home has taken two Philadelphia-based plaintiffs to state court for breach of contract and other charges related to payment for residential nursing services. -
Broken Corona bottle blinded casino worker in left eye, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A number of businesses are facing a negligence and liability lawsuit from a Parx Casino employee who lost the use of his left eye, after being seriously injured by a broken Corona beer bottle. -
SEPTA facing personal injury lawsuit from cyclist allegedly injured from crashing into trolley tracks
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is facing legal action from a local cyclist who suffered a broken arm, knee injury and subsequent infection and serious dental injuries, after colliding with disused trolley tracks. -
Manufacturing plant molder allegedly amputates man's fingers, resulting in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A man who lost two fingers while using a piece of molder equipment in a manufacturing plant accident has filed legal action for liability and negligence against the companies he believes are responsible for the traumatic injuries he says he suffered. -
Lawsuit over Chevy Equinox transmission filed in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A Roslyn man says General Motors violated both federal and state laws when it sold him an automobile with a defective transmission and three non-working gears. -
Nationwide policyholder claims insurance company didn't reimburse him for property damage covered by policy
PHILADELPHIA – A Nationwide Insurance Company policyholder believes the firm has not reimbursed him, for money he expended in connection with repairing damage to his property incurred earlier this year. -
Philly man says California firm defamed him and abused legal process to pursue debt
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is suing a San Diego firm that supposedly pursued a credit card debt claim against him illegally, and committed defamation and abuse of process against him during that same pursuit. -
Philadelphia prep school seeks to recoup thousands of dollars in outstanding costs from defendant
PHILADELPHIA – A Pre-K – Grade 12 prep school in Philadelphia has filed legal action to recoup unpaid tuition and other costs outstanding relating to one of its students. -
Finance company says Philly defendant went into default on vehicle's bank loan payments
PHILADELPHIA – A finance company is seeking to recoup outstanding payments from the purchase of a Nissan Maxima automobile, an agreement which they say went into default last year.