News from July 2015
Man sues SEPTA police over alleged civil rights violation
A Darby man is suing two police officers for allegedly using excessive force and making an unlawful arrest.
Saffren allowed to withdraw as counsel in Philadelphia negligence case
Per an order from a state judge, counsel for a plaintiff involved in a trip-and-fall action has had his petition to withdraw his appearance granted.
Upper Darby Burger King slip-and-fall action sent to Delaware County
An attorney for the plaintiffs in a negligence action has had their petition for the case to be moved from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Judge New sends motor vehicle accident litigation to Butler County Court of Common Pleas
Defense counsel retained in a motor vehicle accident negligence action has successfully petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas that it is an improper venue
Upper Moreland car crash case to possibly be heard in Montgomery County
An attorney for a defendant in a motor vehicle accident negligence action has levied claims of improper venue in its filing
Couple allege unfair gas company billing practices
A couple are suing the city of Philadelphia and a gas company, alleging unfair billing practices.
Man alleges Lewistown police officers used excessive force
A Lewistown man is suing five local police officers, alleging they violated his constitutional rights.
Couple sue water park, claim slide ride resulted in broken heel
An Ohio couple are suing a Pennsylvania water park over injuries in a 2014 mishap purportedly resulting in a broken and gashed heel.
Former restaurant manager sues after complaint of pay inequality
A Cumberland County woman is suing a restaurant owner over allegations of gender discrimination.
Former deputy director at dentention center alleges discrimination
A Pittsburgh woman is suing Allegheny County’s juvenile detention center and her supervisors, alleging discrimination and emotional distress.
Bucks County may hear DUI crash case
Should a preliminary objection for improper venue be approved by the Court, a DUI motor vehicle accident lawsuit is headed to Bucks County.
Slip-and-fall case may move to Chester County Court of Common Pleas
A negligence liability lawsuit will be transferred from Philadelphia County to Chester County, if a defense motion related to preliminary objections is approved.
Snowfall negligence case may be transferred to Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
An evidentiary hearing to determine if a group of defendants’ allegations of improper venue in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas relating to a pending negligence action was conducted Tuesday.
Defense: Venue not proper, plaintiff's claims 'lack specificity'
Defense counsel charge a plaintiff in a negligence suit versus a nursing home filed his case in an improper venue, in addition to lacking specificity to those allegedly liable for their claims.
Woman's claims against City of Philadelphia, T.G.I. Friday's may be dismissed
Unless a plaintiff files a late motion response, her pending negligence claims against the City of Philadelphia and T.G.I. Friday’s will likely be dismissed this week. Court records show she lacks legal representation after several attorneys withdrew their appearances.
Status, arbitration hearings set for three-car accident case
A lawsuit over a motor vehicle accident in which a plaintiff sustained severe injuries North Philadelphia was set for a current status hearing in state court, in addition to a future arbitration hearing.
Longtime school district employee alleges unlawful firing
A longtime employee is suing a school district, alleging retaliatory age-based discrimination in violation of the ADEA in her dismissal.
Woman sues Ingram Micro, claims slip caused husband's death
A Bucks County woman is suing an electronics distribution company over a slip and fall that allegedly resulted in her husband’s death.
Couple sue neighbors over property dispute
A York County couple are suing their neighbors over a property dispute.
Due process allegations in lawsuit over sale of house dismissed by federal judge
A judge has dismissed a federal claim of due process violations under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments made by a former homeowner against a married couple