News from 2013
Cab driver files assault and battery claim against passenger over in-transit attack
A taxicab driver has filed an assault and battery claim against a
Ben Franklin Yacht sued by cruise patron over violent attack
A suburban Philadelphia man has filed suit over injuries he claims to have
Delivery driver sues Phila. over knee injuries due to pothole slip-and-fall incident
A delivery driver is suing the City of Philadelphia for negligence, alleging
US Airways accused of losing cremated remains; Widow claims neither she nor late husband can rest in peace
An eastern Pennsylvania woman is suing US Airways over claims that the
Pa. AG Kane sues Ohio telemarketing co. over solicitations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane and her counterpart in Ohio
Pa. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in Phila. Paxil wrongful death case that ended with defense victory
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently declined to hear a final appeal in
Phila. woman sues Montco hotel over injuries caused by revolving doors
A Philadelphia woman claims in a recently filed civil suit that she sustained back and limb injuries after a revolving door closed on her at a Montgomery County hotel.
Philadelphia Bar Association chooses new executive director
There will soon be a new leader sitting at the helm of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Philly D.A. receives Innovative Community Engagement Award by APA
Philadelphia’s top law enforcer was expected to be the recipient Wednesday
Pa. man sues Pocono resort over fractured ankle caused by loose railing
A Pennsylvania man claims he fractured his ankle after the railing he was
Pa. high court allows Philadelphia’s Evers to continue on as both FJD prothonotary and clerk of courts
Joseph Evers, a veteran of Philadelphia’s court system, will continue to
Thomas Jefferson University accused of firing pregnant worker in retaliation for taking medical leave
Jacqueia Simmons never expected to get fired from her job as a patient
Federal judge dismisses suit by Pa. judges challenging mandatory judicial retirement age
U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III
Pa. House unanimously approves bill increasing civil court fees used toward low-income legal aid funding
Pa. State Rep. Tarah Toohill
Judge awards $50K-plus in attorney's fees, costs in improper dog seizure case against PSPCA
U.S. District Judge Berle M. Schiller
Black driver accuses Delco oil delivery company of race discrimination
A Delaware man who worked as a driver for a Pennsylvania-based oil delivery company has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the business over claims that he was discriminated against because of his race.
House committee to hold hearing on ways to fund 'fair trials' in Pa.
Pa. State Rep. Mike Sturla
Judge sends Paxil case with convoluted procedural history back to Phila. Common Pleas Court
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson