News from 2013
Phila. ambulance company named in age discrimination suit
A Philadelphia-based ambulance company discriminated against a former emergency medical technician because of her age and gender, according to a newly filed civil complaint.
Update: Harassment suit settled, allegations dismissed against female supervisor at Sprint
Update: A settlement deal has been reached between both parties, with sexual harassment allegations against Celeste Miller dismissed with prejudice, according to court records. Sprint Nextel Corp. had been dropped as a defendant in December 2013. Following six months of discovery, attorneys for plaintiff Greg Skala and lawyers for defendants Miller and Sprint/United Management Company negotiated a
Pa. Supreme Court rules mandatory judicial retirement age constitutional, dismisses cases brought by state judges
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied a petition by a handful of judges challenging
City of Phila. sued for mistakenly demolishing home
A man who claims the City of Philadelphia mistakenly demolished a property he
Aria Health accused of firing nursing assistant because of pregnancy
A Northeast Philadelphia woman is suing Aria Health over claims that she was fired from
Montco law library bookkeeper charged with stealing county funds
A worker at the Montgomery County Courthouse stands accused of theft in an alleged
Judge approves $150 million Flonase antitrust settlement; $50 million will go to plaintiffs’ lawyers
Nearly five years of Flonase antitrust litigation has come to a close after a federal judge
Phila. judge confirmed by U.S. Senate is first-ever openly gay Hispanic female to sit on federal judiciary
Up until recently, Nitza Quinones Alejandro was likely unknown outside of the
Montco Commissioner Bruce Castor leaves Elliot Greenleaf, joins firm of Rogers and Associates
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor announced last week that he is leaving his position with the Blue Bell, Pa. firm Elliot Greenleaf and taking a job as a partner with the Bryn Mawr law office of Rogers and Associates.
Corbett nominates Superior Court President Judge Correale Stevens to Pa. Supreme Court
Gov. Tom Corbett has nominated Pennsylvania Superior Court President Judge Correale
Pa. Attorney General files suit over 'tax-free' online cigarette sales operation
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced late last week a civil suit her
Public afforded chance to comment on ‘comprehensive’ proposed state antitrust law
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to solicit input from citizens and others
Pa. senator from Phila. plans to tackle ‘SLAPP’ reform
State Sen. Larry Farnese views so-called “SLAPPs” as a proverbial slap in the face to
Bill to amend Pa. Power of Attorney Act voted out of committee, moves to full House
State legislators this week unanimously voted to move a bill that would amend
Pa. magisterial district judge who dismissed own traffic tickets can return to bench, CJD rules
The Pennsylvania magisterial district judge who made headlines after being charged with
Pa. Senate votes to abolish scandal-plagued Phila. Traffic Court; House previously voted similarly
Philadelphia Traffic Court, tainted by a seemingly endless stream of scandals, appears
Registered sex offender suing Home Depot for discriminatory firing
An attorney representing retail giant Home Depot in a wrongful termination case
Judge refuses to stay litigation against Chickie's & Pete's alleging improper diversion of waitstaff tips
The judge assigned to handle a class action against popular Philadelphia-area bar
ACLU files suit over NSA's domestic surveillance of phone records
The American Civil Liberties Union this week joined the legal fight challenging the
Judge overseeing NFL concussion MDL expected to rule on dismissal motion July 22
To litigate or arbitrate?