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Law firm looks to quash subpoena from ex-marketing officer's counsel, and denies its organization was racist
PHILADELPHIA – For reasons of supposed irrelevance, a Philadelphia law firm is seeking to quash a subpoena in litigation brought by its former chief marketing officer, who alleged she was fired when she complained of racially discriminatory practices within the firm. -
Five plaintiffs who alleged Parkinson's disease from Paraquat exposure end case soon after filing
PHILADELPHIA – Five individuals who filed a lawsuit for Parkinson’s disease they suffered allegedly as a result of exposure to an herbicide called Paraquat have dropped their case without prejudice, just a week-and-a-half after filing it. -
Parents who sued Central Bucks School District over COVID-19 learning guidelines for disabled students, drop case
PHILADELPHIA – A group of Bucks County parents who litigated with the Central Bucks School District to provide reasonable accommodations to their children, who are disabled students, by implementing a COVID-19 health and safety plan aligned with current federal, state and local guidance, have dropped their suit. -
Just For Men manufacturer removes Delco man's vitiligo injury case to federal court
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturer of Just For Men hair color products has removed the lawsuit of a Delaware County man, who alleged he suffered permanent vitiligo from using the products he purchased at a local CVS pharmacy store, to a federal court in Philadelphia. -
U.S. government rejects $500K settlement offer in suit of woman injured in Philly's Washington Square
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. government has rejected an initial $500,000 settlement offer made by counsel for a local woman who suffered severe leg injuries, in a fall over a metal barrier at Washington Square Park in Philadelphia more than three years ago. -
City of Philadelphia's suit versus opioid manufacturers, retailers and distributors is remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has declared that a lawsuit brought by the City of Philadelphia against several pharmaceutical distributors and retailers for their role in allegedly creating and exacerbating the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia, will be remanded to state court for lack of federal jurisdiction. -
ADA suit against Phila. is stayed before imminent trial, while settlement details are worked out
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation between a group of plaintiffs and the City of Philadelphia, over claims the City failed to maintain its sidewalks to provide proper access to disabled citizens in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, has recently been stayed in advance of a potential settlement. -
Man alleging Philly officer assaulted him during police brutality protest last year, argues City's dismissal motion isn't solid enough
PHILADELPHIA – A local man who alleged that a Philadelphia police officer committed a brutal assault against him during his participation in protests surrounding the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd last year, contends that the City of Philadelphia has not met the burden of proof for the dismissal motion it filed in the case. -
After three-day jury trial, Philly firm turns away former client's legal malpractice case
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm has successfully defended itself from a charge of legal malpractice. -
Beiersdorf denies liability for injuries Montco woman suffered after applying Coppertone sunscreen
PHILADELPHIA – Beiersdorf has denied all liability towards litigation which alleged that they, along with Walmart, were collectively liable for severe burns a Montgomery County woman allegedly suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen. -
Case over Philadelphia's cancel of Columbus Day is appealed after judge dismissed it
PHILADELPHIA – After a federal judge dismissed a discrimination suit from Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla and local Italian-American groups over Mayor Jim Kenney’s removal of Columbus Day as an observed city holiday, the case has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
Litigation over Frank Rizzo statue removal in Philadelphia returns to state court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation brought by supporters of a monument to controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, which argued the City of Philadelphia violated its Home Rule Charter and the due process rights of the plaintiffs when it removed the statue in 2020, will now be heard in state court. -
McDonald's motion met with resistance from girl who alleged sexual harassment during job interview
PHILADELPHIA – A teenager who alleged that one of its managers showed her sexually graphic photos on his phone during her job interview is opposing an attempt by McDonald’s to secure a summary judgment ruling and dismiss her claims. -
Montco woman's lawsuit over Coppertone sunscreen burns sees dismissal of Bayer and Merck
PHILADELPHIA – Bayer and Merck have been dismissed from litigation which alleged that they, along with Walmart and Beiersdorf, were collectively liable for severe burns a Montgomery County woman allegedly suffered after using Coppertone sunscreen. -
Spirit Airlines denies responsibility for alleged sexual assault committed by one of its flight attendants
PHILADELPHIA – Spirit Airlines has denied liability for allegations made by a Georgia man, who claimed he was sexually assaulted by one of its flight attendants during a plane trip from Myrtle Beach, S.C. to Philadelphia. -
Missouri law firm pursuing $3.5 million in legal bills wants to file new complaint, introduce sealed exhibits
PHILADELPHIA – A Missouri law firm seeks to file an amended complaint in an action where it is pursuing more than $3.5 million in outstanding legal bills from a half-dozen defendants spread across the United States and Puerto Rico, and to further introduce exhibits it says will help prove its case, under seal. -
Philly police officer accused of assault during police brutality protest denies plaintiff's allegations
PHILADELPHIA – An officer accused of committing assault against a demonstrator during protests surrounding the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd last year, has denied any and all wrongdoing in the incident. -
Delaware County loses summary judgment motion in public defender's age discrimination and termination suit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied summary judgment to Delaware County in a case brought forward by a former county attorney of more than 40 years who returned to his duties as a public defender after suffering a stroke, and alleged he was fired from his role this year due to his age and disability. -
Penn State wants to protect academic investigation it conducted on student who accused it of rescinding her Master's Degree
PHILADELPHIA – Penn State University seeks a protective order over its investigation of a student who alleged the school rescinded her Master’s Degree more than a year and a half after she was awarded it due to supposedly not producing original work. -
Ex-staffer for State Sen. Anthony Williams seeks to strike pol's new witness from her wrongful termination case
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for an ex-constituent services worker for state Sen. Anthony Williams who claimed she was fired before Christmas in 2018 after contracting breast cancer objects to the senator’s recent disclosure of a new witness in the case.