News from August 2015
Plaintiff's death compels counsel to withdraw from slip-and-fall suit
Counsel for plaintiffs in a negligence action against Pathmark Stores and its parent company are seeking to withdraw from that suit, according to court records.
Plaintiffs lawyer withdraws from wrongful death suit against Good Shepherd Penn Partners, others
Plaintiff counsel for the estate administratrix in the survival and wrongful death action of her late husband has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be relieved of that responsibility.
Car crash plaintiff feels jury verdict was 'miscarriage of justice'
A motor vehicle accident case’s plaintiff wants judgment as a matter of law or a new trial, because he felt the jury's decision against him was “grossly inadequate and a miscarriage of justice.”
Hearing set to determine fairness of high-low arbitration agreement in accident action
A legal proceeding has been scheduled to determine the fairness of a high-low arbitration agreement in the case of a car-pedestrian crash.
Plaintiff attorney files sanctions for alleged disobeyal of court order
Plaintiff counsel in a pending trip-and-fall action has filed a motion for sanctions against the defendant in that same litigation, for alleged failure to comply with a court order.
Former employee sues Quest Diagnostics, alleging disability discrimination
A Pittsburgh woman is suing her former employer, alleging it denied her promotional opportunities and ultimately terminated her because of her disability.
Tothero sues collection agency GC Services LP, alleging FDCPA infringement
Jeffrey Tothero is suing debt collection agency GC Services LP, alleging unlawful practices in a 2015 series of phone calls made to the plaintiff.
Blue Cross must produce quality-of-care review documents in malpractice case
The Superior Court has compelled Blue Cross Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to produce documents related to quality-of-care review in a medical malpractice action.
Liberty Mutual counsel asserts claim litigation must be heard in Delaware County
An attorney defending a major insurance provider cited contractual policy in arguing that a claims case against it should be transferred to Delaware County.
Plaintiff attorney in suit versus Thomas Jefferson University Hospital withdraws
Plaintiff counsel in a slip-and-fall suit filed against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and its Risk Management Department has petitioned to withdraw his appearance.
Defense counsel for DoubleTree Hotel claims improper venue, wants judgment opened
Counsel for a major hotel chain claim a negligence case brought against it both lacks proper jurisdiction and that a default judgment previously entered in the plaintiffs’ favor should be opened.
Plaintiffs in accident suit seek new trial limited to cause and damages
The plaintiffs in a motor vehicle accident case that concluded in April are seeking a new trial, facing opposition from the defendants who were victorious in that action
Defense attorney for U.S. Virgin Islands-based client withdraws appearance
Defense counsel for a party named in a negligence lawsuit has motioned to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw her appearance
Negligence, misconduct suit against crematory must be heard in Delaware County, attorney says
Attorneys for a Pennsylvania crematory have argued that a suit targeting it for negligence and reckless misconduct must be heard in the county where the facility is based
Lawyer: Immigrant client never received notice of multimillion-dollar default judgment
One defendant in a potential multi-million dollar negligence action claimed he never received service of the default judgment entered against him
Additional defendant opposes joinder motion in car crash case
An additional named defendant in a car crash case is opposing the joinder motion that brought him into the suit, claiming improper service on the part of a co-defendant.
Forklift operator alleges age, disability discrimination
An Allison Park man is suing a precision springs designer and manufacturer, alleging his age and disability were the reasons he was terminated from his job.
Fired casino staffer alleges retaliatory discrimination
A Philadelphia man is suing a casino resort, alleging racial discrimination, harassment and retaliatory termination.
Staffer alleges medical practice failed to pay overtime rate
A Narberth woman is suing a health practice, alleging breach of federal and state employment law in a payment classification dispute.
Beer brewery battles insurer, federal agencies to recoup flood damages
A beverage brewing business is suing federal government agencies alleging noncompliance in the aftermath of a 2014 flood which damaged its property in Philadelphia.