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Beer distributor will be liable for damages if it fails to appear at February hearing
A beer distribution business named in a slip-and-fall action may be liable for damages if it fails to appear at a related hearing in February. -
Injured pedestrian suing SEPTA, City of Philadelphia needs to seek new counsel
PHILADELPHIA – An injured pedestrian who filed suit against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), PECO Energy Company and the City of Philadelphia will be required to seek new counsel. -
New counsel needed for plaintiff suing City of Philadelphia, local hospital network
PHILADELPHIA – If a plaintiff in a pending negligence action wishes to pursue legal action against a local hospital system, he will need to do so with new representation. -
Couple's suit against tax accountant dismissed by federal appeals court
A married couple who felt their accountant was negligent for not informing them of improper accounting practices conducted by relatives and business associates has had their case dismissed by a federal appeals court. -
Third Circuit says city, law and justice officials did not abuse discretion
According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the City of Philadelphia and various judicial and law enforcement officials did not act improperly during a Philadelphia man’s 2005 state court criminal case. -
Third Circuit upholds dismissal of discrimination suit against Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a military veteran and business owner against the small business banking departments of two major national banks. -
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of conspiracy claim against judge and fellow defendants
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of conspiracy claim against judge and fellow defendants -
Couple won't receive underinsured motorist coverage from Allstate, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A couple who initially waived underinsured motorist coverage from their insurance provider, then later sought to obtain the coverage after an auto accident, will again not be able to compel the company to provide that coverage. -
Spartan Race group, ski resort seek to dismiss recklessness charges in negligence suit
Attorneys for a major recreation race organization and the resort area that hosted one of their events seek to dismiss charges of recklessness levied against them in a negligence action brought by an injured race participant. -
Plaintiff counsel withdraws from slip-and-fall suit against Philadelphia Walgreen's store
Plaintiff counsel for a man allegedly injured in a fall at a Philadelphia-area Walgreen’s store has elected to leave the suit. -
Woman injured in locker room fall settles litigation with Abington YMCA and other defendants
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured in a fall at an area YMCA has settled with the organization, according to Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas records. -
Defense attorneys seek to withdraw, extend case's discovery deadlines
As one attorney looks to leave a negligence action against a local restaurant, another member of defense counsel is seeking to extend deadlines associated with the case. -
Six Flags files objections in slip-and-fall case
Six Flags Theme Parks is objecting on a number of fronts to a negligence suit filed against it, in response to a slip-and-fall accident from 2013. -
Hearing set to determine possible new venue of pending car crash case
PHILADELPHIA – Following a continuance, a state court will determine whether a case involving a car crash between a motorist and an equipment company driver will be transferred out of Philadelphia County. -
Building management company seeks stay of proceedings in negligence action
PHILADELPHIA – Citing holiday delays and witness availability, defense counsel for a building management company is seeking a 30-day stay of proceedings in a negligence action. -
Plaintiff attorney withdrawing from Philly prison inmate's slip-and-fall suit
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel for an inmate allegedly injured in a Philadelphia prison kitchen in 2011 is withdrawing from the litigation, per court records. -
$500K Allstate indemnification case headed to compulsory arbitration
A complaint brought against Allstate Insurance Company for alleged lack of indemnification for $500,000 in damages is headed to arbitration instead of back to state court, per the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. -
Mother of child who perished in house fire seeks $50K in wrongful death and survival funds
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a minor child who perished in a house fire in 2011, is seeking the distribution of wrongful death and survival benefit funds associated with that event. William J. -
Plaintiff fighting summary judgment ruling in case over construction accident
A plaintiff is hoping to overturn a result of a recent summary judgment ruling in a case over a construction site accident. -
Early successes at trial, advertising could drive more Risperdal litigation
After three defeats, two of which were seven-figure verdicts, in four Philadelphia trials, what can Janssen Pharmaceuticals look forward to as it tries to resolve at least 1,600 more Risperdal lawsuits?