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 The rising star's parole was revoked by Judge Genese Brinkley in July following an altercation and outburst at a probation office.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
Harrah's Chester Casino faces premises liability lawsuit
A Philadelphia man is suing a Chester County gaming hall for injuries he allegedly suffered while gambling at the business.
Woman who was struck in the head by model airplane sues operator and others
A Jenkintown woman who was struck in the back of the head by a remote-controlled model airplane during an outing at a Northeast Philadelphia park is suing the plane’s operator and others in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court.
Pennsylvania woman files Ocella mass tort claim
A 30-year-old woman from Sinking Spring, Pa. who alleges she sustained injuries from taking the birth control drug Ocella has filed a civil complaint against the makers of the medication.
Reading Terminal Market faces lawsuit over slip-and-fall incident
A Philadelphia woman is suing the Reading Terminal Market and its owners for injuries she claims to have sustained after slipping and falling at the Center City, Philadelphia business.
Philadelphia company faces lawsuit over lost wages and retaliatory firings
Two Northeast Philadelphia residents filed a federal lawsuit against their former employer, alleging the company failed to give them overtime pay and engaged in retaliatory practices.
White House wants bailout tax
White House Wants Bailout Tax
Longshoreman files personal injury claim over ship incident
A longshoreman who claims he was injured two years ago during an incident aboard a cargo ship that was docked at a Philadelphia port has filed a federal complaint against the ship’s operator.
Philly cop with history of headline-grabbing attention again faces lawsuit
A Philadelphia police officer who has made numerous headlines as of late is once again back in the spotlight, this time as a defendant in a federal lawsuit in which a former neighbor claims the officer assaulted her, and then fabricated charges to make it appear as though the plaintiff was the one who was in the wrong.
Delaware man files assault claim against Pennsylvania bar for injuries caused by bouncers
A Delaware man is suing a Pennsylvania bar, alleging he sustained serious bodily injuries after bouncers working for the establishment assaulted him during an encounter last spring.
New Jersey gaming patron sues Pa. casino for slip-and-fall incident
A New Jersey man who claims he became injured after slipping and falling in the parking lot of a Pennsylvania casino has filed a federal personal injury claim against the owners of the gaming hall.