News from August 2015
City Of Philadelphia not required to immediately fill Fire Department vacancies
On July 20, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled vacancies in the City of Philadelphia’s Fire Department do not need to be filled immediately.
CASPA does not cover government projects, says Supreme Court
On June 15, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) did not extend to government projects.
Commonwealth Court: Neighbor has no right to intervene in zoning action
According to an Aug. 21 ruling from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, a neighbor seeking to intervene in a township zoning hearing board decision has no right to do so under the law.
Sheriff's sale to collect delinquent taxes lawful, says Commonwealth Court
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Thursday that a property-related sheriff’s sale conducted by the City Of Philadelphia to collect nearly a decade’s worth of delinquent taxes was lawful.
Governor's Office records case remanded to Office of Open Records
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will have a second opportunity to explain its disclosure process in a case of Governor’s Office records.
Staten Island couple sues casino, alleging injuries from intoxicated patron
A married couple from Staten Island is suing a Bensalem casino gaming complex, alleging injuries sustained at the hands of an intoxicated patron.
Worker alleges Chalfont construction company failed to pay overtime
A Schuylkill Haven man is suing a construction company, alleging evasion of federal labor regulations in a challenge of his wage payments.
Woman sues FedEx over fall, claims package was negligently placed
A Florida woman is suing a Bucks County-based FedEx over a fall reportedly caused by a box left negligently in the doorway of a home in Feasterville, Pa.
Children's hospital seeks arbitration for race discrimination claims
A Philadelphia children’s hospital wants to compel arbitration in the case of a plaintiff suing them for race-based discrimination and termination.
Counsel for plaintiff allegedly injured by bed bugs petitions to withdraw from case
Counsel for a California plaintiff allegedly injured by a bed bug infestation in her former Philadelphia apartment wishes to officially withdraw from the case.
Plaintiffs seek thousands of dollars in interest added to six-figure jury verdict
Plaintiffs in a slip-and-fall negligence action have requested thousands of dollars in post-judgment interest be added to their six-figure jury verdict.
GPX Plymouth Office Properties counsel seeks slip-and-fall suit transferred to Montgomery County
Defendant counsel for an office complex named in a slip-and-fall negligence action believe a complaint initiated against it was filed in an improper venue and not served correctly.
Nursing home says some claims in wrongful death suit not specific enough
Attorneys for a senior care residence accused of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit want to see that suit transferred to Delaware County and certain claims stricken for lack of specificity.
Tractor-trailer driver's attorney feels accident case's venue and claims are improper
Counsel for a tractor-trailer driver and his employer accused of negligence in a crash resulting in a paralyzed plaintiff believe a lawsuit targeting them should be moved for reasons of improper venue and failing to state a claim.
Waitress sues Throndale restaurant, alleging disability discrimination
A Coatesville woman is suing a Thorndale restaurant, alleging discrimination based on her disability while she was employed there and also failing to comply with a settlement agreement.
Venetia man says drilling company fired him for race discrimination complaint
A Venetia man is suing a Texas-based drilling company, alleging his race and opposition to unlawful discrimination were the reasons he was terminated from his job.
Attorney refers to professional conduct rules in withdrawing from malpractice case
A disagreement over the process of moving forward with a medical malpractice case has left the plaintiff in that action seeking new professional counsel.
Woman sues ex-employer for alleged discrimination
A former employee of a Montgomery County tree company is suing her ex-employer over claims she was unlawfully fired
Office of Open Records erred in granting records request to Pittsburgh newspaper, Commonwealth Court says
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a 2014 decision that granted access to a series of emails sought by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette under the Right-To-Know Law
Commonwealth Court: Apartment complex owner in violation of Gettysburg property maintenance code
A state appeals court has decided that a Gettysburg property owner did not have a big enough emergency and rescue opening for two of its apartments