News from June 2015
Philly man files wrongful death suit over fatal propane tank explosion
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly one year after his mother and sister were killed in a propane-fueled food truck explosion in Feltonville, a Philadelphia man has filed suit against companies linked to the truck.
Philly man files wrongful death suit over fatal propane tank explosion
Nearly one year after his mother and sister were killed in a propane-fueled food truck explosion in Feltonville, a Philadelphia man has filed suit against companies linked to the truck.
SEPTA tells plaintiffs counsel to raise estate
PHILADELPHIA – Several defendants, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, are calling on the counsel of a deceased woman who filed a negligence lawsuit against them in 2012 to take further action, or risk dismissal of their suit.
SEPTA Tells Plaintiff Counsel To Raise Estate
Several defendants, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, are calling on the counsel of a deceased woman who filed a negligence lawsuit against them in 2012 to take further action, or risk dismissal of their suit.
Resort blamed in vacationer's accident
A Pennsylvania couple are suing North Carolina-based resort business, alleging premises negligence in a fall that led to health difficulties for the husband.
Pep Boys worker/National Guard member alleges wrongful discharge
A former Pep Boys employee is suing the national chain, alleging breach of federal and state employment law for terminating him due to National Guard training.
Worker alleges deliberate disability violations
A man with health difficulities is suing his former company, alleging multiple violations of federal and state employment law.
Nurse alleges wrongful termination against Pine Run Community
A nurse is suing a skilled care facility, alleging Family and Medical Leave Act violations in her dismissal.
Jamaican Seventh-Day Adventist says employer didn't let her observe sabbath
A Philadelphia woman is suing a skilled care facility and its associated firm, alleging discriminatory and demeaning treatment based on her race, religion and national origin.
Furniture business alleges patent infringement
A Pennsylvania furniture company is suing a competing business, alleging intellectual property infringement.
Woman says she was fired following struggle with alcoholism
A Delaware woman is suing her employer, alleging wrongful termination following a chronic struggle with alcoholism.
Federal court officer alleges age bias in discharge
A Langhorne man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful age discrimination in his job loss.
Partner’s exit from NFL concussion plaintiffs firm leads to lawsuit
On May 26, a former partner in a law firm that played a key role in the NFL concussion lawsuit in Philadelphia federal court has sued his former firm, alleging it owes him millions of dollars in compensation
Black women lose racial discrimination claims against Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on June 3.
Judge won't stay insurance dispute while worker's personal injury suit plays out
PHILADELPHIA – On June 9, a federal judge decided against staying an insurance dispute while an underlying personal injury action resolves itself.
Woman loses age discrimination case against Bristol Township
PHILADELPHIA – On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled against a former employee of Bristol Township who sued the municipality for unlawful age discrimination.
Class action against IDT Energy stayed until utilities board makes ruling
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal judge has granted a motion from IDT Energy to stay a pending class action lawsuit against it while also setting aside its motion to dismiss the case.
Ford to Pa. SC: Unfair consolidation of three cases led to $1M Philadelphia asbestos verdict
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – For years, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas employed an improper practice of mandatory consolidation in asbestos cases despite restrictions being in place on the process, an asbestos defendant hit with a $1 million verdict is arguing.
Salvage company ordered to pay remainder of settlement or face sanctions
PHILADELPHIA –The proprietor of a Philadelphia salvage company on the hook for a $25,000 settlement must pay his remaining balance by July 14 or risk facing further sanctions.
Personal injury suit over fall at Triad Plaza parking garage transferred
PHILADELPHIA –A negligence lawsuit filed against the Triad Plaza in Bala Cynwyd has been transferred to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.