News from September 2011
U.S. Olympic Committee alleges trademark infringement in suit against car dealer
The United States Olympic Committee has filed a civil suit in federal court in Philadelphia against a Pennsylvania car dealership, alleging the company has engaged in trademark infringement against the nonprofit organization.
Mercy Suburban Hospital faces wrongful termination lawsuit
A doctor who formerly worked for a suburban Philadelphia hospital is suing his previous employer in federal court, alleging his termination was age-related.
Greyhound Bus lawsuit moved from state to federal court
A case involving a man who alleges he was seriously injured while riding a Greyhound bus will now be heard in federal court, after the civil action was removed from state court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Lawsuit claims Pa. Best Western is not ADA-compliant
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against the owner of a King of Prussia, Pa. hotel, alleging the place of lodging is non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pa. Supreme Court convenes in Old City Hall for the first time since 1802
It was truly a historic day for Pennsylvania courts, and not just because it marked the first time that cameras have ever taped a session of the state’s highest court.
Ambulance company whose workers dropped woman faces personal injury claim
A Philadelphia woman who attributes a foot amputation to a fall she suffered at the hands of medics is suing the private ambulance firm she claims is responsible for her injuries.
Dog walking service sued over alleged attack
A Northwest Philadelphia woman who claims that she was severely injured after being bitten by a dog is suing the dog’s owners, the person who was walking the dog at the time of the alleged incident and the company that employed the dog walker who had control over the animal at the time of the attack.
Trump Plaza patrons who allege injuries related to elevator accident file suit
Two Philadelphia woman who claim they suffered bodily injuries after an elevator on which they were riding at an Atlantic City, N.J. casino resort dropped from under them have filed a lawsuit against the casino and the company that installed the elevator.
GlaxoSmithKline faces lawsuit over birth defect related to Paxil prescription
The parents of a Florida boy who suffers from the effects of a congenital birth defect known as Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, or PPHN, a disease that the plaintiffs allege was caused by the mother’s ingestion of the drug Paxil, have filed a mass tort claim against the makers of the medication.
Philly cop sues motorist for on-duty vehicle accident
A Philadelphia police officer who alleges she was injured by a careless driver while she was attempting to help a stranded motorist has filed a personal injury claim against the man she claims struck her vehicle.
Former U.S. Inspector General Glenn Fine joins law firm with Philly roots
Former U.S. Inspector General Glenn Fine, who spent his youth in the Philadelphia suburbs, is leaving government work and heading into private industry.
Victim of alleged Philly PD assault files federal civil rights complaint against officers
A former Philadelphia resident who claims police roughed him up during an arrest in the spring of 2010, a detainment that he calls unwarranted, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the officers in question.
Steamfitters Local Union 420 sues company for nonpayment of fund contributions
The Steamfitters Local Union 420 has filed a federal lawsuit against a Bucks County, Pa. company for alleged nonpayment of employee benefit fund contributions.
SEPTA and U.S. Army face lawsuit over vehicle accident
A public transit rider who alleges he sustained bodily injuries after the bus on which he was riding was struck by a U.S. Army-owned vehicle, causing him to get knocked around in the process, has filed a federal lawsuit against the other driver, the U.S. Department of the Army and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Despite legal challenges elsewhere, red light camera program in Philadelphia appears safe
Red light traffic camera programs employed in various municipalities nationwide have withstood a number of legal challenges.
Pathmark hit with premises liability complaint
A Philadelphia woman has filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against Pathmark for injuries she sustained while falling at one of its city area supermarkets.
Age discrimination lawsuit filed against Philadelphia company
A 65-year-old professional who alleges his job termination was age-related is suing his former employer in federal court.
Northeast Philadelphia condo operators named in premises liability claim
A Northeast Philadelphia man and his wife have filed a personal injury lawsuit against the owners of a condominium complex for injuries the husband claims to have suffered after falling down the main stairs at his building.
Philly International Airport faces slip-and-fall lawsuit
A New Jersey man who claims he was injured after slipping on a puddle of motor oil in the parking lot of Philadelphia International Airport is suing the airfield in civil court.
Couple injured in apartment complex fire files lawsuit against landlord
A husband and wife who claim they suffered serious bodily injuries after a fire at their apartment complex, a blaze that took firefighters 10 house to get under control, has filed a civil action against the property’s owner, alleging the company’s inaction indirectly led to their trauma.