News from 2014
Third Circuit rules against PennDOT whistleblower
A whistleblower has lost his appeal that claimed CMC Engineering submitted false claims for repayment while working on highway projects for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Catholic charities, Philadelphia Archdiocese sue federal government over ACA
A group of faith-based organizations, led by Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of
Copyright suit claims Led Zeppelin stole opening riff of 'Stairway to Heaven'
One of the most iconic songs of the past 50 years features a stolen opening melody,
Grad student accuses La Salle University of ADA violations
A graduate students suffering from the effects of Lyme Disease says that La Salle
Marino withdraws from concussion suit
Legendary Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino has excused himself from the group of
Grocery salesman seeks overtime pay in lawsuit
A salesman for a grocery distributor says he is entitled for overtime pay from his employer, according to a federal suit filed last week at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Bucks County police department sued for excessive use of taser
A Bucks County man has filed a federal lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
New Inquirer owner Katz killed in plane crash
Five days after buying out his former partners for control of The Philadelphia Inquirer,
Injured construction worker reaches $16.3 million settlement
A construction site worker who lost his leg when a 3,000-pound slab fell on top of him
Former law library director pleads guilty to misuse of funds
The retired head of the Montgomery County law library pleaded guilty Wednesday to the illegal use of public funds and making unapproved purchases, according to a report by the Times Herald.
Retired NFL players accuse league officials of concealing long term effects of concussions
Officials with the National Football League have been aware of the long-term degenerative
Media coalition argues for access to utility company's records
A group of Pennsylvania media outlets filed a motion with the Commonwealth Court demanding access to documents the Pennsylvania Utility Commission used during a decision-making process that resulted in a settlement with PPL Utilities for its perceived favoritism of neighborhoods serviced during a winter storm in 2011.
ShopRite customer struck by pallet truck seeks damages from supermarket
A Philadelphia woman who suffered back and spinal injuries when a pallet truck struck her
Bucks County man must reimburse Medicare $16.2 million following fraud conviction
A Bucks County man convicted in October of health care fraud will spend more than 14 years in federal prison and pay more than $32 million in reimbursements and fines, according to a sentence ordered Friday.
Commonwealth Court: denial of kosher meals does not violate inmate's religious rights
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections would not be violating a Muslim prisoner's
Court: business should pay funeral expenses for employee critically injured while chasing thief
The funeral and burial expenses of a gas station employee who died months after suffering
$88 million bid earns Katz ownership of Inquirer
The fractured relationship between the group of investors who own and operate the parent
Lack of safety measures at railroad crossing blamed for fatal accident
The family of a teenager killed in a train collision has filed a suit in the Philadelphia Court of
Former energy company employee claims age and nationality discrimination
A Lebanese man says his nationality and age played a factor in his demotion and, ultimately,
Federal judge dismisses part of discriminatory suit against Bucks County Community College
A Bensalem woman has less than a month to refile a claim that details how her employers