News from September 2011
Pittsburg, Pa. man sues Conrail over asbestos related injuries
A Pittsburg man who claims he developed non-malignant, asbestos related illnesses has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging that his work duties and conditions ultimately led to his becoming ill.
Woman arrested for taking cell phone video of cops files civil rights claim
A West Chester woman who was arrested for taking cell phone video of Philadelphia police officers engaged in what appeared to be questionable arrest tactics on another person has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the individual officers involved in her ordeal.
Man shot by Philly police files federal civil rights claim
An Upper Darby man who claims he was shot by a Philadelphia police officer without provocation is suing the city of Philadelphia and the officers involved in last summer’s incident.
Woman who once got her job back through litigation sues employer again for wrongful termination
Mitzie Clarke, who previously got her job back in a successful wrongful termination suit against Piedmont Airlines, has sued the airline once again. This time, the baggage handler claims she was terminated because of her extended medical leave.
Insurance co. sues manufacturer over defective appliance that caused fire
An insurance company that had to pay out a homeowner’s claim of more than $200,000 stemming from a household fire is suing the manufacturer and distributor of the microwave oven that has allegedly been identified as the cause of the blaze.
Philly cop who claimed self-inflicted gunshot wound was caused by perp is sued by his own department
A Philadelphia police officer who made headlines last year after he admitted fabricating a story about being shot by an unidentified suspect, when, in fact, he had shot himself, is being sued by his own department.
Former Philadelphia Housing Authority director files defamation suit against newspaper company for unsavory coverage
The former executive director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority is suing the parent company of the city’s largest newspaper chain, alleging the ongoing news coverage of his work-related troubles earlier this year has caused him harm.
GlaxoSmithKline faces wrongful termination lawsuit
A former employee with GlaxoSmithKline has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the drug maker, alleging that his termination after almost a decade of employment was related to what he alleges were false charges against him of sexual harassment by a coworker.
Pa. pharmaceutical company sued over surgical implant defect
A Florida couple is suing a Pennsylvania pharmaceutical company for injuries the wife claims she sustained after she was surgically implanted with the company's device.
Suburban Philly zoning board named in lawsuit over cell tower variance denial
A company that is seeking to erect a wireless telecommunications tower in Bucks County is suing a local zoning board for denying the plaintiff’s application for a variance.
Patent infringement complaint filed at federal court in Philadelphia
A German man has filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit in Philadelphia against a Michigan company, alleging that the U.S. tool-making business has been fraudulently using a technology over which the plaintiff holds exclusive rights.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania hit with medical malpractice claim
A Philadelphia couple has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for injuries the wife reportedly suffered from not having been given a proper and timely diagnosis.
Temple University faces personal injury claim over stairwell incident at Liacouras Center
A Philadelphia woman who alleges she sustained bodily injuries after falling down a stairwell at Temple University’s Liacouras Center has filed a personal injury claim against the school.
Philadelphia Police Department faces assault and battery lawsuit
A Philadelphia man has filed an assault and battery lawsuit against the Philadelphia Police Department for what the plaintiff contends was an unlawful arrest and detention stemming from an incident last summer.
Marble stairway incident at Center City building prompts personal injury suit
A New Jersey woman who alleges she seriously injured herself after falling on marble stairs outside of a Center City, Philadelphia, building has filed a personal injury claim against the property’s owner and the businesses that inhabit the space.
Suburban Philly hospital faces personal injury claim over employee slip-and-fall
A woman who worked at a local hospital is suing the facility, its parent company and a landscaping firm after she slipped on snow and ice last winter.
Plaintiff awarded $500,000 in punitive damages in nursing home trial
After only the second day of the second phase of a nursing home neglect trial, a 12-member Philadelphia Common Pleas Court jury awarded the adult daughter of a man who died after receiving alleged sub-par care a half-million dollars in punitive damages.
City worksite incident leads to personal injury claim
A Philadelphia woman who claims she was injured after falling into a hole in a city street is suing a contracting firm, the city and a municipal agency.
Former Philly schools contracted employee sues district for wrongful termination
A woman who formerly worked in a contracted position at a city high school but was let go after district supervisors discovered a discrepancy in her paycheck and blamed her for not being forthcoming, is suing the School District of Philadelphia for wrongful termination.
Supermarket slip-and-fall suit transferred to federal court in Philadelphia
A civil action filed this summer against two supermarkets has been moved from Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.