News from 2014
Breast cancer patient says termination from charity organization violated ADA
A Bucks County woman says that her former employer violated section of the Americans
Philly woman sues makers of Totally Awesome Cleaner for injuries from defective bottle
A Philadelphia woman is not feeling totally awesome after a bottle of liquid cleanser separated from the spray nozzle and caused her to sustain serious injuries, according to a complaint filed at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill released from prison
After serving five months in a Philadelphia prison, rapper Meek Mill can resume his music career following his release Tuesday afternoon. The rising star's parole was revoked by Judge Genese Brinkley in July following an altercation and outburst at a probation office.
Federal judge denies SEPTA witness to testify against anti-Islam ads
Testimony from an expert witness regarding the accuracy of anti-Islamic ads that SEPTA
Allentown hotel worker fired after alleged attempted groping, solicitation by guest
A former employee of a hotel near the Allentown Airport says that a complaint she filed
Suit: Lancaster doctors office dismissed HIV patient over false allegations
A Lancaster County man and his family claim that a general physician violated the
Suit: Tire change request erupts into assault, termination
A former technician at a Delaware County auto service center says that his supervisor assaulted him after he refused to change a tire because he was still recovering from a surgery, according to a suit filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Amtrak worker sues after struck by train
An Amtrak employee says that his supervisors did not follow the established safety protocols that could have prevented a train striking him while he worked on one of the company's tracks in Virginia, according to a personal injury suit filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Suit: Faulty U-Haul trailer and tractor trailer driver's fatigue caused severe car accident
A Montgomery County man has suffered permanent disfigurement and severe head injuries caused when a tractor trailer operated by a sleepy driver colliding with his jack-knifed SUV and U-Haul trailer that had malfunctioning brake lights, according to a personal injury suit filed at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Philly attorney lobs RICO charge at insurance company for interfering with client relationship
A Philadelphia attorney says that an insurance company and one of his clients conspired to
Philly lawyer receives Women of Distinction award
A personal injury attorney at a Philadelphia law firm has earned one of the city's top
Judge rejects $760 million NFL concussion settlement
The federal judge overseeing the multidistrict concussion litigation against
City woman sues Phila. cops over alleged incident of excessive force
A Philadelphia woman is suing the city and two of its police officers over
AG Kane will not defend commonwealth against same-sex marriage lawsuit
Pennsylvania’s top law enforcer will not, well, enforce the law.
Fired Phila. server who claimed sexual harassment alleges retaliatory discharge in suit
A Philadelphia woman is suing her former employer over claims that she was fired from
Philly D.A. charges city cop with assault
While one former Philly cop was recently found not guilty of assault following an incident
NFL argues players' concussion claims preempted by CBA
In late August, the National Football League filed court papers in eastern Pennsylvania
Phila. woman who was thrown from trolley sues SEPTA over alleged injuries
A public transit passenger who claims she sustained various injuries after she not only slipped on the wet floor of a trolley, but also was subsequently tossed from the vehicle after its doors opened, has filed a personal injury complaint against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Former police dispatcher sues Borough of Media, Pa. and police officials for harassment
A veteran police dispatcher for a Delaware County municipality who claims she was exposed to a pattern of sexual harassment and discrimination at the hands of various supervisors has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the borough and police personnel.
Merck & Co. hit with discrimination suit alleging racial mistreatment
A suburban Philadelphia woman who claims she was fired from her job at a large drug manufacturing company because of her race and because of her formal complaints of disparate treatment has filed a federal discrimination compliant against her former employer.