News from May 2011
Lung cancer diagnosis spurs asbestos claim
A Florida man who says his recent lung cancer diagnosis can be traced to asbestos fibers inhaled while working for the now-defunct Bethlehem Steel Corp. has filed a mass tort civil claim in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Pathmark Stores Inc. named in slip-and-fall suit
A Philadelphia resident is suing supermarket chain Pathmark Stores Inc. for injuries she allegedly sustained after falling over clutter at one of the company’s grocery stores.
Bottom of the Sea faces suit over mussels
A Philadelphia woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a city restaurant for alleged food poisoning she contracted after eating a meal at the eatery.
Patient sues Penn Dental Medicine School and orthodontist
A Philadelphia woman is suing an orthodontist and the business at which he practiced medicine for injuries she sustained while undergoing a dental procedure.
Amtrak hit with personal injury suit
A New Jersey man who was working for Amtrak has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the entity, which is formally known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp., for injuries he allegedly sustained while working at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia in early January of this year.
Handicapped woman sues Philadelphia International Airport over escalator mishap
A handicapped woman who injured herself after falling on an escalator at Philadelphia International Airport is suing the airport and others, alleging negligence.
'Castle Doctrine' provides for civil immunity
Taking another person’s life in a self-defense situation would no doubt be traumatizing enough.
Chinese market slapped with premises liability lawsuit
A Philadelphia man is suing a Chinese eatery and market for injuries he sustained after slipping on a wet floor at the business.
Philadelphia Housing Authority and apartment complex sued
A Philadelphia woman has filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against the Philadelphia Housing Authority and an apartment complex over injuries she sustained when she fell to the ground at the complex.
Common Pleas Court judicial candidates advance during primary
Ten out of 40-plus Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judicial nominees advanced during Tuesday’s primary election, with seven out of the 10 constituting as endorsed candidates by the city’s Democratic Committee.
Buckley construction named in product liability suit
A Springfield, Pa. man is suing a Philadelphia construction company for injuries he sustained after falling out of a hydraulic lift lent to him by the contracting firm.
Berachah Baptist Church faces premises liability lawsuit
A Philadelphia church has been slapped with a premises liability lawsuit by a city man who claims he was injured when he fell outside of the building.
Parkway Corp. slapped with slip-and-fall suit
A Philadelphia man filed suit May 13 against a Center City parking lot operator for injuries he allegedly suffered after falling in one of the defendant’s garages.
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Jury reaches verdict in non-malignancy asbestos trial
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court jury May 16 awarded two elderly men who claimed they suffered shortness of breath because of asbestos-related conditions more than $1 million in total compensatory damages, according to plaintiff’s attorney Eliot Present.
Verizon and City of Philadelphia named in premises liability suit
A Philadelphia man is suing Verizon and the City of Philadelphia for injuries he sustained after falling over a broken sewage-draining inlet.
Pa. Bar opposes reform measure, draws ire of members
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania Bar Association is fighting the end of joint and several liability, and in doing so lost the membership of the attorneys in a Harrisburg law firm.