News from June 2015
Attorney alleges 'significant and irreparable' differences with client
According to a plaintiff’s counsel, conflicts between him and his client have led the attorney to petition the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be excused from fulfilling the responsibility of legal representation.
Chester supermarket chain claims improper venue in negligence suit
The defendants in a negligence action are claiming the venue for the case is improper, leading to an upcoming hearing on the matter in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Lawyer cites conflicts of interest in withdrawing from case
Due to “irreconcilable differences," counsel for a plaintiff has motioned to be relieved of the duty to represent his client in a pending motor vehicle accident action.
Judgment in car wreck case vacated
Per a state court judge, a previous motor vehicle accident case judgment has been vacated and a hearing will be held on a motion for partial summary judgment filed by the defendants.
Sears requests change of venue for Pennsylvania individual’s lawsuit
A major American retail company filed a petition seeking to remove a lawsuit against it from the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County to the U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania on June 25.
Worker alleges termination during medical leave
A Pottstown woman is suing a global biotechnology company, alleging violation of employment law after she said she was terminated for taking time off to recover from surgery.
Motion to dismiss claims against Philadelphia police officers partially granted
A motion to dismiss claims against the City Of Philadelphia and two of its police officers was partially granted in federal court on June 4.
Asbestos lawsuit to stay in federal court
An asbestos lawsuit will not be returning to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, according to a recent order from a federal judge.
Insurance case will stay in Philadelphia federal court
A federal judge has decreed a lawsuit against a home and auto insurance company will not be transferred elsewhere in the state, and remain in his district.
Untimely removal sends liability case against Chrysler, Enterprise back to state court
A personal injury and product liability action against a major automobile manufacturer and rental service will be headed back to a state court due to untimely removal by the defendants, per an order from a federal judge.
Harrisburg man files TCPA suit against Verde Energy
A Harrisburg man is suing an electric utility company, alleging he has been receiving unwanted phone calls.
Former railway engineer alleges gender discrimination
A Beaver County woman is suing a transportation company, alleging she was terminated from her job as engineer because of her gender.
Teen who worked at Deer Park as cashier files sexual harassment lawsuit
Months after one of the defendants was sentenced to 10-20 years in prison, a young female has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer.
Federal judge dismisses Monell, conspiracy violations against law enforcement
On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled claims of a Monell violation and conspiracy to obstruct an investigation into civil rights violations against Delaware County and several of its law enforcement officials would be dismissed.
Montreal Convention keeps lawsuit against American Airlines in federal court
A federal court decided on June 18 that a contractual lawsuit against American Airlines will not be returning to its point of origin in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Photograph copyright infringement case headed to New York federal court
A motion from one of the world’s top textbook publishers to transfer a copyright infringement case against it to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has been granted.
Fired worker's wrongful termination claims dismissed, defamation claim going back to state court
A federal judge has dismissed wrongful termination claims against a recycling plant, while the plaintiff’s motion to remand the case’s remaining defamation claim to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas will also be granted.
Customer alleges negligence in slip-and-fall accident at Big Lots
A retail patron and her husband are suing a store, alleging claims she suffered injuries after falling on a wet floor.
Former school employee alleges sexual harassment, retaliation
An education professional is suing her former employer alleging a violation of civil rights. Vanessa Royce filed a lawsuit June 8 in the U.S.
Former engineer alleges age discrimination led to termination
A Warminster resident claims he was fired from his employment with a machine parts manufacturer based on his age.