News from 2014
Chester County woman sues Target over hand stab by shattered bowl
A Chester County woman who claims she suffered deep lacerations to her hand from pieces of a shattered
Student kept off softball field because of eating disorder, suit says
A Haverford College student says that the school's softball team violated her civil rights by
Judge allows multiple theories for punitive damages by dog bite victim
A Pennsylvania attorney is claiming victory after a Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas judge
NJ woman sues Home Shopping Network over burns from pressure cooker
A New Jersey woman suffered first and second degree burns when the pressure cooker
Suit: Trip over bunched-up carpet sends Walmart customer to hospital with fractured ribs
A Montgomery County man has filed a personal injury suit in the Philadelphia Court of
Pa. couple cites Lemon Law in suit over faulty motor home
A married couple in Luzerene County has filed a Lemon Law claim against the manufacturers of a motor home that needed constant repairs, according to a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Federal judge dismisses Philly firefighter sexual discrimination claim, holds two other charges
A sexual discrimination charge leveled against the Philadelphia Fire Department by a
Italian restaurant sued for alleged copyright infringement; Played '(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty' without permission
A Horsham restaurant is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by some of the biggest recording and licensing companies in the industry, according to documents filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Federal judge grants preliminary approval of NFL concussion settlement
The removal two weeks ago of a $675 million cap on damages paved the way for a federal judge to grant preliminary approval of an agreement between the National Football League and former players that would settle a landmark concussion lawsuit filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Toys R Us customer sues for injuries from fallen fire extinguisher
A customer at a Philadelphia Toys R Us has sued the toy company for an injury she
Greyhound passenger sues for injuries from bus fire
An Allentown man wants punitive damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he sustained
Former Pa. businessman sentenced for role in $136 million conspiracy
The former president of a Pennsylvania-based construction firm has been sentenced for his role in a massive, 15-year scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Transportation out of more than $136 million in state contracts that were intended to benefit firms managed by disadvantaged individuals.
Allentown officials accused of sexual discrimination during eminent domain proceedings
The owner of a Lehigh County contracting company seeks more than $1 million in relief from the city of Allentown and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, claiming sexual discrimination prevented her from receiving fair market value when her Allentown office was acquired through eminent domain, according to a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
New Jersey rail worker claims supervisor took upskirt photos
A Philadelphia woman says her supervisor sexually harassed her by taking unwanted
Indian motel owners claim harassment by town officials violated civil rights
A pair of motel owners say they have suffered years of harassment and discriminatory
Claim: Erie woman wrongfully denied disability benefits during mental breakdown
An Erie County woman says her company wrongfully denied her short-term disability
Faulty SEPTA door sends passenger to hospital, suit says
A Philadelphia woman says she suffered severe injuries when a SEPTA door unexpectedly closed on her, according to a suit filed at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Jury awards $670K to injured Sesame Place patron
A man injured while riding a water slide at Sesame Place in 2011 won a $676,000
Former assisted living employee says younger manager terminated employment based on age
A contentious relationship with a much-younger supervisor at an assisted living facility in