News from July 2011
Philadelphia Bar Association withdraws lawsuit over city's new lobbying law
It appears as though a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia Bar Association challenging a new city lobbying disclosure law has been put on hold, at least for the time being.
City of Philadelphia named in slip-and-fall lawsuit
A man who claims he sustained injuries after falling into a hole on a stretch of city sidewalk is suing the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Gas Works.
Pa. lawyer examines civil immunity provision in new 'castle doctrine' law
With a stroke of his pen, Pennsylvania’s chief executive appears to have made it difficult, if not near impossible, for survivors of attackers killed in self-defense shootings to sue the person who killed their family member.
PECO Energy Co. hit with slip-and-fall lawsuit
A Philadelphia man who tripped over a utility grate protruding from a city street is suing the PECO Energy Co. for injuries he allegedly sustained as a result of the fall.
Fall on school district property spurs premises liability lawsuit
A woman who fell and injured herself while attending a wedding at a Philadelphia School District-owned park two summers ago is suing the school district in civil court.
Death of 29-year-old in chocolate vat leads to wrongful death suit
The parents of a 29-year-old man who died after falling into a chocolate-mixing vat at his place of employment is suing the company where he worked and others involved in the chocolate making operation.
Dog attack leads to personal injury lawsuit
The parent of a child who got bitten by a dog while visiting a friend’s house is suing the owner of the animal for injuries her son sustained because of the incident.
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against city and police officers
A woman who was tailgated by a man who later said he was a police officer has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and two Philly cops.
Court employee sues city and police officers for wrongful arrest
A Philadelphia resident, and employee of Philadelphia’s court system, who alleges he was assaulted by city police officers is suing the City of Philadelphia and the cops involved in the incident for assault and battery.
Family of teen who plunged to death in Mexico awarded $15 million
The estate of a teenager who plunged to his death during an organized trip to Mexico has been awarded a $15 judgment, according to court papers.
Ridley Park, Pa. man files asbestos mass tort suit
A Ridley Park, Pa. man has filed a mass tort lawsuit against asbestos manufacturers and distributors alleging the mesothelioma he was diagnosed with in April 2011 is directly related to his work history.