News from March 2015
Insurer asks for relief in Pittsburgh Corning bankruptcy, cites evidence against asbestos lawyers
PITTSBURGH – Fallout from a 2014 landmark ruling has led to Pittsburgh Corning’s insurer asking a bankruptcy court for relief from an earlier decision because, it claims, asbestos plaintiffs attorneys have been engaging in fraud.
State SC: Consent forms not relevant to negligence claim in case over toe-shortening procedure
HARRISBURG – Consent forms should not have been entered as evidence in a woman’s medical negligence case against her podiatrist, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Jurors rule for police officers in civil rights case but also impose $10K in punitive damages
PHILADELPHIA – Confusion hit a Philadelphia federal courtroom last week when jurors ruled both for and against two police officers accused of civil rights violations.
Philly firm files class action against Cashforiphones.com, says lowball offer is impossible to reject
LOS ANGELES – A Philadelphia law firm has filed a class action lawsuit in California federal court that alleges a website that offers cash for old iPhones is running a bait-and-switch scam.
Philly asbestos lawyer: Pre-trial focus only on solvent companies
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining evidence submitted in Garlock Sealing Technologies’ bankruptcy proceeding that was recently unsealed as a result of Legal Newsline’s legal challenge.
Retailers cite pharmaceutical firms for anti-trust violations
Five major grocery and retail companies have sued a group of pharmaceutical manufacturers, alleging violation of U. S. anti-trust laws.
Internet provider alleges telemarketing scam
An Internet service provider has sued a client and several of his associated firms, alleging breach of contract.
Angie’s List charged with unlawful business practices
A Pennsylvania woman has sued Angie's List, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices for monetary gain.
Woman in skating fall cites vendor for liability
A Philadelphia woman has sued a product distributor for damages allegedly caused by defective materials.
Woman cites employer for disability discrimination
A Schuylkill County woman has sued her employer, alleging violation of state and federal laws in connection with her 2013 termination.
State charges chemical company, 2 men in hazard liability
A state agency has sued a chemical company and two Pennsylvania residents for costs associated with a hazardous material cleanup.
Pittsburgh not obligated to pay on-duty officers same as off-duty, court says
PITTSBURGH - On-duty Pittsburgh police officers performing security services at large
Charter school funding protesters sue Philadelphia after signs were confiscated
PHILADELPHIA - Three Philadelphia women who attended a school district meeting to
Court: SEPTA protected from wrongful death damages by Sovereignty Immunity Act
PHILADELPHIA - Following the guidelines of the Sovereignty Immunity Act, the Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
U.S. Attorney puts Philadelphia restaurants on notice for ADA inspections
PHILADELPHIA – An investigation into 25 popular Philadelphia restaurants and their
Federal judge orders SEPTA to display anti-Islam ads
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority violated the First
Virgin Islands company cites Carnegie Mellon in revenue dispute
A Virgin Islands company is suing Carnegie Mellon University, alleging failure to pay for services used to establish a university program in the Russian province of Tartarstan.
Clairvoyant broker alleges 2 service contractors took clients
A Bucks County company offering clairvoyant and psychic services is suing two former service providers for allegedly diverting business while under contract.
Pa. couple file class action against laminate flooring company
SCRANTON - One of the world's top flooring distributors continues to reel from reports alleging the company used unsafe chemicals in the manufacture of its products.
Philly firefighter's lawsuit over Daily News' sex scandal article moved to federal court
PHILADELPHIA – The New York Daily News is claiming more than $75,000 is at stake in a libel lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia firefighter whose picture was used in the publication’s article about an alleged sex scandal.