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Coatesville nursing home to pay $150K to family of resident who died from hemorrhage
PHILADELPHIA – A Colorado-based estate has finalized a settlement surrounding claims that the death of a Coatesville nursing care facility resident from an inter-cranial hemorrhage nearly three years ago was the result of negligent care on the part of the facility and its staff, for $150,000. -
Facebook once again looks to dismiss television anchor's suit over improper image use
PHILADELPHIA – Facebook continues to seek dismissal of a local television news anchor’s litigation against the social media website for an alleged improper use of her image in a Philadelphia federal court, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reinstated it last fall. -
Companies want suit brought by baseball coach who lost eye transferred
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of defendants are seeking to have litigation brought by a Central Pennsylvania couple surrounding extensive ocular injuries the husband-plaintiff suffered after a baseball allegedly ripped through polyethylene safety netting and struck him in the right eye, transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. -
Mother of 10-year-old girl who died in 'Blackout Challenge' sues TikTok for damages
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a 10-year-old child who died in December as a result of attempting a “Blackout Challenge” she saw on social media app TikTok, has filed a civil suit against the company for survival and wrongful death in her late daughter’s name. -
Slip-and-fall in Borgata casino will remain in Pa. federal court, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman’s negligence lawsuit brought after she slipped on the floor of the MGM Borgata’s Buffet in Atlantic City, New Jersey will remain in a Philadelphia federal court, after the defense’s attempt to dismiss it for improper venue was rejected by a judge. -
Chester County woman's excessive force suit against Pottstown police officers survives dismissal motion
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss from Pottstown Hospital and Tower Health, which sought to throw out a Chester County woman’s litigation for excessive force injuries she claims she sustained in an arrest at the hospital almost three years ago by Pottstown police officers. -
Plaintiff counsel argues Phila. has withheld key discovery documents in towing relocation class action
PHILADELPHIA – A class action lawsuit versus the City of Philadelphia over claims that its vehicle towing relocation program fails to both 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 embroiled in a heated discovery dispute over allegations the City has not provided required documentation. -
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility disclaims inmate's allegations of cruel and unusual punishment
PHILADELPHIA – Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility and several of its officials have denied claims from a former inmate of the institution that he was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment, including being denied clean sheets, showers and not being allowed to leave his cell during a two-month incarceration. -
Janitor claims he was targeted with repulsive behavior, as form of racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A local man claims that he was racially targeted at his place of business during his janitorial shifts, and that his employer did nothing to remedy the series of events despite his making multiple reports of said discriminatory behavior. -
Parents sue Phila. School District, allege racist admissions policies for special schools
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of Philadelphia parents have brought a class action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia and numerous officials in its employ, charging that their children were denied admission to criteria-based schools due to the District’s allegedly discriminatory policies centered on race. -
Florist suing over bad reviews seeks to serve subpoena to Facebook
PHILADELPHIA – A florist who brought a defamation suit in response to poor reviews of his business and business practices which were posted on Facebook, now seeks to serve the social media platform with a third-party subpoena as a part of his case. -
Philly woman's malicious prosecution suit over firearms permit, loses defendants and claims
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia, two police officers and four claims have been dismissed from a suit brought by a local woman that argued she was falsely arrested by Philadelphia authorities for firearms permit violations and later brought to trial, where she was ultimately found not guilty due to the fact that her permit was still active when she was taken into custody. -
Law firm wanting return of $229K in unpaid legal fees continues to pursue summary judgment
PHILADELPHIA – A local law firm that is looking to recover more than $229,000 in unpaid legal fees and costs that it incurred performing representation duties for a New Jersey couple in a federal bankruptcy action, has further bolstered its desire to see summary judgment granted in its favor. -
Public defender settles age discrimination and wrongful termination case with Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A local attorney of more than four decades, who said he was fired from his role as a Delaware County public defender in 2020 due to his age and disability and after a stroke, has settled his claims with the County. -
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District denies it violated rights of parent examining CRT curriculum records
PHILADELPHIA – The Tredyffrin/Easttown School District and the secretary of its Board of Directors have denied allegations from a local parent that his First Amendment rights were violated when he attempted to inspect records of Critical Race Theory curriculum being taught. -
Law firm's former marketing officer settles discrimination case against the group
PHILADELPHIA – The former chief marketing officer for a Philadelphia law firm who alleged she was fired when she complained of supposed racially discriminatory practices within the firm to higher management, has settled her claims. -
Florist says bad Facebook reviews from anonymous defendant defamed his reputation and business
PHILADELPHIA – A florist has brought a defamation suit in response to poor reviews of his business and business practices which were posted on Facebook, alleging that the criticism had harmed his personal and professional reputation, besides being tantamount to invasion of privacy. -
Due to lack of contract, PPE provider says suit over kiboshed $2 million deal can't be dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A retailer of personal protective equipment who alleged it was fraudulently induced to spend nearly $2 million in ordering a purchase of more than 151,000 COVID-19 test kits, yet never received them, now adds the lack of a valid contract can’t be used as a rationale for dismissal by the defendants. -
FOX 29 news anchor's improper image use case against Facebook returns to District Court
PHILADELPHIA – A local television news anchor’s litigation against a series of social media entities for an alleged improper use of her image across the Internet is now back in a Philadelphia federal court, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reinstated it last fall. -
Judge grants partial stay to officers in civil case from man arguing he was wrongly convicted of murder
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has partially granted a stay to two police defendants from their involvement in the civil rights violation case of a man who argues he was erroneously convicted of three murders, for which he served 28 years in prison – since they feel their testimony may be used against them in another criminal case.