News from July 2015
Passenger on derailed Amtrak sues for injuries
A passenger on an Amtrak train that derailed is suing the transportation company over injuries she sustained in the accident.
Toyota Motor Corporation, TK Holdings move for default judgment
Toyota Motor Corporation and TK Holdings moved for default judgment on July 6 in a product liability case in which they are named as defendants
Greenberg withdrawing from slip-and-fall case
On Wednesday, a state court judge ruled the plaintiff counsel in a pending negligence legal proceeding would be allowed to withdraw from representing his client.
Layser seeks to withdraw from medical malpractice suit
Plaintiff counsel in a medical malpractice action against a local physician and his employer has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be excused from that responsibility
After continuance, attorney withdrawal hearing held
After a July 15 continuance, an attorney in a pending negligence action was given the in-depth opportunity to explain his reasoning for withdrawing from the case
Reading Terminal Market Merchants' Association dismissed from slip-and-fall suit
Reading Terminal Market's Merchant Association filed a motion for summary judgment, which successfully resulted in being dismissed from a negligence suit last week.
Former sailor sues Navy secretary over discharge characterization
A former member of the armed forces is suing over a requested change in his discharge characterization
Orphans Court approval needed for traumatic brain injury victim to receive settlement
A state court judge directed plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case to show why he had not filed a motion necessary for the distribution of a minor-age accident victim’s settlement.
Motel accused of bed bugs ordered to comply with settlement terms
A Philadelphia motel and its New Jersey-based ownership entity named in a negligence lawsuit have been ordered to comply with the terms of a settlement
Car crash defendant ordered to pay $30,000 settlement
The defendant in a motor vehicle accident negligence action is compelled to fulfill the terms of an insurance settlement which will result in five plaintiffs each receive an amount of $6,000
Truck driver alleges employee rights violated
A Brackenridge man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of his rights as an employee and as a human being when he was terminated.
Former employee sues Consol Energy, alleges discrimination
A Venetia man is suing is former employers over allegations of discrimination.
Disabled consultant sues former employer claiming discriminatory discharge
A Montgomery County professional filed suit against her Bucks County-based company and its parent firm
Recovering alcoholic claims illegal treatment and firing
A Florida resident filed suit against a New York City-based firm claiming violation of employment law in a 2012 series of alleged actions
Man brings employer to court to collect unpaid wages
A man has brought charges against a Mississippi-based corporation for allegedly violating employment law.
SEPTA police charged with civil rights violation
A Darby man is suing two police officers, alleging excessive force and unlawful arrest.
Shipyard contractor alleges racial discrimination after $15M bid rejected
A Philadelphia contractor is suing a shipyard, alleging racial discrimination.
Homeowners sue Oregon Scientific over fire
Two Crafton residents are suing an energy company over allegations that the company’s faulty product caused a fire that destroyed their home.
Former housekeeper alleges employment law violations
A Philadelphia resident alleges that a real estate rental agency where he used to work violated numerous employment laws.
Contractor sues shipyard over racial discrimination
A Philadelphia contractor is suing a shipyard over allegations of racial discrimination.