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Recent News About Philadelphia International Airport
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Philadelphia argues against Taxi Workers' Alliance's injunction request over airport pickup lanes
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has argued against an injunction being sought by a nonprofit corporation representing local taxi cab drivers, which alleged that its decision to modify where its drivers are positioned outside terminals at Philadelphia International Airport will cause irreparable damage to business. -
Stephen Cozen and Mark Alderman Honored by City & State
Stephen Cozen and Mark Alderman Honored by City & State. -
Suit: Woman slips after taking off shoes at Philadelphia International TSA checkpoint
PHILADEPHIA — A woman alleges she slipped after removing her shoes at a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International. Jacqueline Allen-Fillmore filed a complaint April 26 in the U.S. -
Bucks Co. trucking firm withdraws case against Philadelphia and U.S. Department of Transportation
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County trucking firm that alleged that the City of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally threatened to revoke its certification to qualify as a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” has withdrawn its litigation without prejudice. -
Bucks County trucking firm rescinds case against Phila. and U.S. Department of Transportation
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County trucking firm which alleged that the City of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally threatened to revoke its certification to qualify as a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” has withdrawn its case without prejudice. -
United Certification Program reverses Philly's revocation of plaintiff's 'Disadvantaged Business Enterprise' designation
PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program has reversed the City of Philadelphia’s decision to decertify Devault Group, Inc. as a disadvantaged business enterprise, the center point of litigation between the company, the City and the U.S. Department of Transportation. -
Lawsuit: Flight attendant dropped bag on woman, giving her a concussion
PHILADELPHIA — An American Airlines passenger alleges she suffered a concussion after a flight attendant dropped a piece of luggage from the overhead compartment onto her head. Toni Giordano filed a complaint Nov. 4 in the U.S. -
Trucking firm seeks injunction to stop Philadelphia's revocation of its 'Disadvantaged Business Enterprise' status
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County trucking firm now seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent the City of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Transportation from revoking its certification to qualify as a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.” -
Holland trucking firm says Phila., U.S. Department of Transportation threatened to revoke its "Disadvantaged Business" status
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County trucking firm alleges that the City of Philadelphia and the U.S Department of Transportation has illegally threatened to revoke its certification to qualify as a “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.” -
Southwest Airlines finally reaches settlement with plaintiff who survived 2018 plane ride which killed fellow passenger
PHILADELPHIA – A fellow passenger on board the infamous Southwest Airlines flight in April 2018 during which one passenger was partially sucked out of the plane and later died has settled litigation with the airline and the airplane’s manufacturers. -
Philly airport clerk settles discrimination claims against American Airlines and her supervisors
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia International Airport stock clerk who alleged American Airlines and some of its personnel helped to create a “discriminatory, hostile and bigoted environment” towards African-American employees has settled her claims with the defendants. -
Some motions to dismiss granted in lawsuit over stabbing death at Philly International Airport
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of a man who worked at Philadelphia International Airport and was fatally stabbed after a conflict with a co-worker, have had their motions to dismiss partially granted. -
Superior Court: Uber driver properly granted summary judgment in suit surrounding 2016 accident with SEPTA bus
HARRISBURG – Three judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an Uber driver properly received summary judgment, when he and his employer were sued by a SEPTA driver injured in an October 2016 accident that the individual defendant allegedly caused. -
Settlement reached for woman allegedly assaulted at Philly airport, after inquiring about her missing bag
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County woman who alleged that she was physically assaulted by an American Airlines baggage claim agent at the Philadelphia International Airport last year after inquiring about her missing bag, has settled her litigation concerning the incident. -
Counsel looking to remand suit from woman allegedly attacked by staff member at Philly Airport to state court
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a Chester County woman, who claimed she was physically assaulted by an American Airlines baggage claim agent at the Philadelphia International Airport last year after inquiring about her missing bag, is seeking to remand the case to state court and add a defendant to the action. -
Airport assault update: Texas flight company seeking to throw passenger's suit out of federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas aviation company is seeking to throw out a lawsuit filed by a Chester County woman, who claimed she was physically assaulted by an American Airlines baggage claim agent at the Philadelphia International Airport last year, after inquiring about her missing bag. -
Woman claims she was physically assaulted at Philadelphia International Airport over missing luggage
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County woman alleges that she was physically assaulted by an American Airlines baggage claim agent at the Philadelphia International Airport last year, after inquiring about her missing bag. -
Flight contractor claims she lost out on a new job due to regional manager's false statements
PHILADELPHIA – A ground contractor providing services and support to Frontier Airlines flights and crews at Philadelphia International Airport claims she was defamed by her regional manager and caused to lose out on a position with another organization. -
Philly airport stabbing update: Defendants deny all liability for fatal events
PHILADELPHIA – Multiple defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of a man who worked at Philadelphia International Airport and was fatally stabbed after a conflict with a co-worker have discounted responsibility for the deadly events. -
After Philly airport employee is fatally stabbed, his estate files a wrongful death lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A wrongful death lawsuit has been brought on behalf of a man who worked at Philadelphia International Airport and was fatally stabbed after a conflict with a co-worker.