News from August 2015
Court finds solid waste recycling facility violated South Whitehall ordinance
On July 15, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a 2014 decision from Lehigh County in a zoning dispute in South Whitehall Township.
Developer loses in Philadelphia's appeal in spat over undeveloped property along Cinnaminson Street
A state appeals court has overruled a Philadelphia court that had sided with a developer in its gripe over an as-yet-undeveloped property. The developer's plans to build 48 homes on eight acres were met with resistance from the Roxborough neighborhood.
Philadelphia seeks sanctions against co-defendant for allegedly not following court order
Counsel for the City of Philadelphia in a negligence action have filed a motion for sanctions against the plaintiff in that same litigation for allegedly not following a court order.
Superior Court: Trial court correct to deny striking of foreclosure judgment
A state appeals court has refused the appeal of a woman who blames her incarceration for a default judgment against her that would result in the selling of her house.
PennVEST counsel want default judgment defendant found in contempt
Counsel for a state agency are seeking the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to find a defendant liable for a $4 million-plus judgment in contempt. They say a New Jersey man facing the default judgment has not paid it.
La Salle University professor seeks identity of online impostor
A local university professor is determined to discover who impersonated him when posting a controversial political comment on an online news article
Pennsylvania movie employee alleges minimum wage violations
A Pennsylvania woman is filing a class action suit against a Dallas-based movie chain and its parent company, alleging unlawful pay practices.
Disabled Erie man alleges Stairways Behavioral violated ADA rights
A disabled Erie main is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful employment practices on the basis of his disability.
Student, mother sue Pennsylvania school district over educational services
A student and his mother are suing a Pennsylvania school district for allegedly failing to provide educational services.
Attorney cites irreconcilable differences and professional considerations in withdrawal motion
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle action cited irreconcilable differences and professional considerations to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in seeking to withdraw his appearance.
Defense counsel alleges improper service, failed claims in assault case
A defendant landlord in a negligence and assault case claimed improper service of the complaint filed against it
Superior Court won't force widow's case against health care provider into arbitration
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concurred with a 2014 decision of the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas to not force arbitration in a case against a health care facility.
Fitness center owner's appeal denied
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently affirmed a 2014 judgment of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to deny a petition of striking or opening a judgment in a breach of contract suit
Superior Court upholds summary judgment in favor or Harrisburg cardiologist
The court ruled against a plaintiff in his negligence claim over heart surgery
Somerset man alleges untimely access to medication caused strokes
A Somerset resident claims the Veterans Affair's network of medical facilities caused him to suffer severe injuries by not providing him with medication in a timely manner.
Lawsuit alleging college shut its gates on woman's car might be transferred
A lawsuit over an alleged incident at Cabrini College resulting in extensive damage to a Philadelphia woman’s automobile and injuries to her might be sent to Delaware County
Superior Court: Trial court did not err in moving forward with proceedings
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania decided on Thursday to uphold a 2014 decision of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas in favor of defendant M.S. Reilly, Inc. of Easton
Verdict in favor of defendants in mortgage case vacated
On June 2, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania a lower court decision that originally granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of defendants Mortgage I.T., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems and CitiMortgage, Inc.
Negligence case defendant seeks to vacate $180K judgment
A negligence suit defendant is seeking to vacate a six-figure judgment found against him, allegedly due to not receiving proper service of the complaint.
Fraud defendants desire more time for evidence analysis
Defendants in a fraud action seek the permission of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to have more time for evidence examination