News from July 2015
Benefits dispute remanded to Social Security Commissioner's Office
A federal judge on Tuesday overturned a decision of an administrative law judge from the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Mother sues drug company over safety of Zoloft
A Nebraska mother is suing a drug company over the safety of its antidepressant medication.
Blind woman sues scaffolding company after alleged accident
A blind California woman is suing a scaffolding company over serious injuries that she claims resulted from an illegally parked vehicle.
Woman sues Victory Security, claims sexual harassment
A Pennsylvania woman is suing the security agency she worked for over alleged gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
Couple sue Wegmans over wife’s alleged fall
A Holland, Pa., couple filed suit against a New York-based company claiming injuries in a 2014 fall in the defendant’s store.
Movie theater trip-and-fall case removed to federal court
A woman’s case filed against a Kansas-based movie theater chain has been removed to a federal court, according to documents filed June 30.
Woman files suit over alleged accident on carnival ride
A church fair patron and her husband are suing an amusement ride provider and many of its employees, alleging she suffered injuries when a ride wasn't brought to a proper stop.
Federal judge dismisses false arrest, malicious prosecution claims
Last Wednesday, a federal judge granted a summary judgment motion brought against a Cheltenham woman and former Philadelphia police officer by her resident township and three of its police officers.
Postal Service settles slip-and-fall case for $28K
The U.S. government paid the sum to resolve a personal injury lawsuit filed after a man alleged he was knocked unconscious by a fall outside a post office.
Teacher alleges she was terminated due to race
A Montgomery County woman is suing an education business, alleging racism was the reason she was terminated from her job.
Woman files TCPA lawsuit against Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
A Philadelphia resident is suing a nonprofit health care organization, alleging she has been receiving unwanted phone calls.
Man alleges he was fired due to his disabilities
A worker has brought allegations against a Scottsdale-based contractor for allegedly unlawful employment practices in 2013.
Former security guard files retaliation lawsuit
A Vanderbilt resident is suing his former employer for allegedly violating his civil rights when terminating him and then refusing to rehire him. Douglas Lockhart filed a lawsuit June 22 in the U.S.
Plaintiff in Major Tours lawsuit wins right for deposition
Per an order from a state court judge, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against a Philadelphia-based touring company has won the right to depose the company on a number of subject areas pertinent to her litigation.
Lawyer says client not responding to calls, settlement offer
Counsel for a plaintiff involved in a severe pedestrian-car motor vehicle accident has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be released from that professional responsibility.
Harrah's Casino lawsuit may be heard in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
A negligence lawsuit against Harrah's Casino may be headed to Delaware County, if a defense motion charging a selection of improper venue is successful.
Employee alleges racial discrimination at St. Mary Medical Center
A New Jersey woman is suing the medical center she worked at, alleging discrimination based on her race.
Defense seeking crash suit transfer to Luzerne County
If a defense counsel motion is approved, it would see a tractor-trailer crash suit moved from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to its counterpart in Luzerne County.
Bakery sues manufacturing company for allegedly faulty design
A Reading bakery company is suing a manufacturing company, alleging an improperly designed conveyor system and refusal to provide a refund for the product.
Passenger claims he was injured in Amtrak train derailment
A passenger and his wife are suing a railroad company, alleging he suffered injuries after a train derailed in May