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Nevada ammunition distributor settles claims against Dick's Sporting Goods for $123K in Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Nevada ammunition distributor and prominent sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods have recently resolved an ongoing dispute between them in a Pennsylvania court for more than $123,000, just in advance of trial. -
Reading Recreation Commission denies responsibility for ex-employee's sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl
ALLENTOWN – The Reading Recreation Commission seeks to dismiss litigation that one of its former employees committed repeated acts of sexual abuse against a then-11-year-old girl, and that it both failed to stop the abuse from happening and violated the plaintiff’s constitutional rights. -
Judge throws out civil rights suit from deceased man against York County Prison and corrections officials
SCRANTON – After a man who was the subject of a civil rights and discrimination lawsuit brought against York County Prison and several of its correctional officials was later found dead, and after his family members did not take his place within the prescribed time period, his case has been dismissed. -
Crozer Health argues against negligence allegations levied by widow of man who died from cancer
MEDIA – Crozer Health Care System defendants deny they committed negligence in missing the cancer diagnosis of a Delaware County woman’s now-deceased husband, arguing that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. -
Pa. courts drop from the top to No. 4 ranking on ATRA's annual 'Judicial Hellholes' list
WASHINGTON – According to the latest annual report of “Judicial Hellholes” released today by the American Tort Reform Association, Pennsylvania courts have garnered the No. 4 ranking for jurisdictions considered unfriendly to businesses – falling three places from the top spot on the report, where they had been listed for the preceding two years. -
Firefighter who claimed he was fired for his Islamic faith settles lawsuit with Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A local firefighter who alleged his wearing cuffed pants above the ankle and facial hair to observe his Islamic faith led to religious discrimination from his superiors and his unjust firing in 2019, has settled his claims with the City of Philadelphia. -
Walmart removes case surrounding deceased woman's leg injuries to a Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – In a case surrounding alleged negligence connected to severe leg injuries a Beaver Falls woman suffered in a local Walmart store prior to her passing, Walmart has removed the case to a Pennsylvania federal court. -
Mom seeking damages from Pa. company, alleges young daughter was cut by broken glass in shower
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff from Canada alleges that a Bucks County manufacturer and installer of shower doors was negligent in its professional duties, and thus, led to her minor-aged daughter being cut by broken glass when it shattered during their hotel stay last year. -
Crozer Health denies its doctors committed medical negligence by allegedly failing to diagnose man's cancer
MEDIA – Crozer Health Care System steadfastly denies allegations that its medical professionals were negligent, in failing to diagnose cancer in the late husband of a Delaware County woman suing it for wrongful death in state court. -
Housing community wants $246K default judgment for alleged property damage caused by neighbor's construction
PITTSBURGH – A housing community owner who alleged that its neighbor’s construction caused nearly $250,000 in severe damage to retaining walls and surrounding property, now seeks a default judgment in that same amount against one of the defendants. -
Pa. Supreme Court to soon hear arguments on statewide school mask mandate, vacates Commonwealth Court order
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will hear oral arguments on the statewide school mask mandate on Dec. 8, pitting opponents of the mandate including a Republican gubernatorial candidate and Senate President pro tempore, versus the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf. -
Norvelt man reiterates negligence claims after up-cut saw caused loss of part of his right hand at work
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man stands by negligence and strict liability claims against companies in Italy, Indiana and Pennsylvania, after an up-cut saw severed his right hand just above his wrist during his work. -
Philadelphia says no truth to class action allegations against its vehicle towing relocation program
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia believes that a class action lawsuit claiming that its vehicle towing relocation program fails to abide by due process and provide adequate notice or fair procedures for owners to locate and recover their vehicles after they have been moved, is not adequately supported by fact. -
Plaintiff says Bed Bath & Beyond's liability denials as to his toddler daughter's restroom injuries do not pass muster
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania plaintiff whose young daughter suffered a head injury and facial scarring after she hit her head on a restroom sink at Bed Bath & Beyond, has lodged objections to the company’s denial of liability in the matter. -
Federal judge stops former Penn State University athletic trainer’s breach of contract suit
HARRISBURG – A federal judge has dismissed litigation from a former athletic trainer at Penn State University with prejudice, finding that the doctrine of res judicata barred the plaintiff’s case. -
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.” -
Former UPenn Health employees want judge to deny motion to dismiss their case over vaccination mandate
ALLENTOWN – A group of current and former employees from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, who believe that forcible disclosure of their vaccination status violates their constitutional rights, stand by their claims and seek a federal court to throw out the health care company’s motion to dismiss its case. -
Couple claiming injuries from security doors at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia settle case
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple who alleged that the husband-plaintiff was seriously injured when a security door opened into his head at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, have settled their claims connected to that incident. -
President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021
President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021. -
Federal judge remands Cheltenham Township's lawsuit over engineering fees to Montgomery County court
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal court has remanded Cheltenham Township’s lawsuit to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars it says it paid to a planning, engineering and architecture firm, one which allegedly overbilled its clients, to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.