News from April 2014
CSX Transportation sues Megatrux Transportation over unpaid freight charges
CSX Transportation has filed a civil action against Delaware-based
Phila. Museum of Art sued by patron injured by fall on slate walkway
A Georgia woman is suing the Philadelphia Museum of Art over claims that
LA Fitness granted summary judgment in contract case by injured gym member
A federal judge in Philadelphia has granted summary judgment to sports club chain LA Fitness in a case brought by a member who says he was injured during a confrontation at the gym in Andorra, Pa.
Club patron sues over falling on wet steps
A Center City Turf Club is suing the business after falling down steps.
Judge rules for defendant in asbestos case on product identification grounds
U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno
Phila. judge overrules defense objections in spinal fusion med mal case; orders sides to prepare for trial
A Philadelphia judge has overruled defense preliminary objections in a
Fired administrative coordinator sues Einstein Healthcare Network for FMLA violations
A former office worker employed by Einstein Healthcare Network is suing
Pa. Supreme Court declines to hear Sandusky’s appeal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Jerry
Watts Regulator Co. announces $23 million nationwide class settlement in defective toilet line connector case; Phila. firm served as lead plaintiffs’ counsel
The Watts Regulator Co. and a class of plaintiffs have announced a $23
Feds charge former Phila. L&I official with extortion, conspiracy for steering business for favorable treatment
A man who worked for more than three decades as a high-up official at Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections has been indicted on extortion and other charges.
Contractor charged with Clean Air Act violations in connection with asbestos removal from Phila. church
A Montgomery County contractor was charged this week with violating the
Judge dismisses former Phila. mob boss's eyesight suit against U.S. Govt.
A judge has dismissed a complaint by a former reputed head of the
Pa. Superior Court affirms loud music disorderly conduct conviction out of York County
A state appellate court panel has ruled that a trial judge was correct to
Two more testosterone gel injury claims emerge Phila.; mass tort creation not ruled out
The local law firm that has been at the forefront of testosterone
Electrolux Home Products remove dryer fire suit to U.S. District Court in Philadelphia
Attorneys representing North Carolina-based Electrolux Home Products
Former Penn State Pres. files suit seeking to have judge enjoin perjury prosecution
Former Penn State University President Graham Spanier, who is facing
Former radiologic technologist claims age was factor in firing from Shriners Hospital for Children
A middle-aged suburban Philadelphia woman who worked as a radiologic
Phila. man left unconscious after icy fall at mailbox sues U.S. Postal Service
A Philadelphia man claims in a newly filed civil suit that he was severely
Judge narrows injunction secured by Cabot Oil & Gas against northern Pa. anti-fracking activist
A northern Pennsylvania grandmother will once again be able to visit her