News from July 2011
Father of autistic man who died in overheated van sues care facility and caretaker
The father of a young man with severe autism who died last summer after being left in a caretaker’s sweltering van is suing the organization that was charged with caring for his son at the time of the man’s death.
SEPTA sued over bus accident
A city woman who claims she was injured after being tossed around the inside of a mass transit bus is suing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Woman sues cab company, other driver for chain vehicle collision
A Philadelphia woman who was injured during a chain vehicle collision is suing the cab driver involved in the crash, his employer and the other driver involved in the accident.
Falling sheetrock leads to personal injury claim
A man who was allegedly injured by falling sheetrock at his apartment complex is suing the management company that operates the building.
Fraud lawsuit filed over vehicle 'gift'
A woman who claims she got saddled with car payments for a vehicle that was supposed to be a gift from her ex-boyfriend is suing her former paramour in civil court.
SEPTA faces personal injury lawsuit over elevated train incident
A mass transit passenger whose arm got caught in the door of an elevated train is suing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
'Squished and flattened' cherry incident leads to personal injury claim
An Allentown, Pa. woman is suing a local grocery store in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court for injuries she suffered after falling on a loose cherry at the Allentown business.
Shop-Rite supermarket hit with slip-and-fall lawsuit
A Philadelphia woman who slipped and fell on a wet floor at an area grocery store is suing the business for injuries she sustained in the incident.
Lung cancer death spurs mass tort claim
The family of a Pennsylvania man who they claim died as a result of asbestos-related lung cancer is suing a long list of companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of the known cancer-causing fiber.
Bar patrons who claim they were never carded sue tavern
A city bar that admitted two underage patrons is being sued by the patrons themselves, who allege that a physical altercation that the two became involved in while inside the tavern would have never happened had they been carded prior to entering.
Supermarket sued for slip-and-fall incident
A Northeast Philadelphia man who slipped and fell on a puddle of water on the floor of a city supermarket is suing the business for injuries he sustained as a result of the accident.
Philly cop with alleged history of disciplinary issues faces federal lawsuit
A former college student who worked nights as a UPS deliveryman is suing a Philadelphia police officer in federal court, alleging she arrested him in a case of mistaken identity.
Manhole incident subject of premises liability claim
A Philadelphia woman whose leg allegedly got caught in an exposed manhole is suing the City of Philadelphia and others for injuries she received because of the incident.
Parents of girl who died from ferris wheel fall sue amusement park operator
The family of a girl who died after falling from a ferris wheel at a New Jersey amusement park is suing the operators of the attraction.
Attack at Drexel University leads to assault and battery lawsuit
A Marlton, N.J. man who was assaulted on property owned by Drexel University is suing the college and the man who allegedly attacked him.
Worker who had finger amputated sues company
An employee of a Bucks County company who got his fingers caught in a piece of machinery is suing the business for injuries he allegedly received as a result of the incident.
Grocery store slip-and-fall subject of personal injury lawsuit
A Philadelphia woman who slipped and fell on a puddle of water inside a city grocery store is suing the business and others for injuries she sustained because of the accident.
Two more Yaz lawsuits filed in Philly courts
Two women have filed Yaz mass tort lawsuits at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, alleging that the birth control drug caused them various physical injuries.
Children's store injury leads to premises liability claim
A Philadelphia couple is suing a city children’s store for injuries the wife sustained after being struck with a cart operated by a store employee.
Philly School District faces premises liability suit
A city woman who allegedly injured herself outside of a school district-owned building is suing the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia in civil court.