News from October 2015
Identical case filing should yield client's dismissal, defense argues
Attorney for defendant in dog attack negligence case believes his client should be dismissed from the litigation due to a prior dismissal in a completely identical case.
Defense counsel withdraws representation due to clerical error
Attorney George Vokolos filed a motion to withdraw his appearance on Aug. 24 for defendant “Robert Pearce," who, in fact, was Bensalem resident Richard Pearce.
Plaintiff, counsel in wrongful death lawsuit seek to prevent landlord's asset liquidation
Plaintiff wants an accounting of the defendant's assets and any payments received by him to be held in escrow, pending resolution of the case.
Attorney seeks preliminary injunction in mold-based negligence case
Plaintiffs' counsel argues injunction is needed to prevent the defendants from destroying evidence.
Man sues former employer after he alleges company wrongfully fired him
The former machine operator at Tredegar Film Products claims he attained the proper medical documentation and notified his supervisors of his inability to work.
Pa. AG's undercover operation reveals 8 contractors working illegally
State law requires contractors to carry specific levels of insurance and include certain items in their contracts.
Pa. AG: Investigations into insurance fraud leads to charges against 8
Attorney General Kathleen Kane says insurance fraud is "one of the most costly crimes" in the nation.
Blind woman sues Red Roof Inns, alleging inaccessible website
A Pennsylvania woman is Red Roof Inns, alleging violation of disability law.
Defense counsel motions to withdraw representation in Catholic charities accident action
Attorneys argue communication with their clients has been "difficult."
City, School District of Philadelphia may face sanctions in slip-and-fall action
Plaintiff's counsel argues defendants have failed to follow a June 3 court order compelling their cooperation with discovery requests.
Plaintiff counsel seeking confirmed delivery of $10K settlement in crash case
Defendants were directed to forward a check within 20 days of an Aug. 12 motion; the settlement still has not been paid.
Hearing slated on settlement in child care injury case
Judge Matthew D. Carafiello wants to know why a court order authorizing settlement for a mother and her daughter allegedly injured at an area child care facility hasn’t been followed.
Couple sues woman over alleged breach of legal duties after backing out of real estate deal
A couple is suing an Ortanna woman over backing out a real estate deal attached to an Adams County home that has allegedly cost the couple more than $15,000.
Insurance provider seeking to intercede in contractor's ladder fall case
Frederick Mutual Insurance argues defendant Masterkey Construction Company is immune due to the Workers' Compensation Act.
Lack of cooperation and conflict of interest compel withdrawal, plaintiff counsel argues
Plaintiff counsel for a trucker injured in a refueling accident seeks to withdraw from the case, pointing to the spousal plaintiffs' divorce.
Delaware County may hear crash case that left motorcyclist with serious injuries
Lawsuit may be moved if the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas approves the defense’s motions for preliminary objections.
Paralyzed mason's accident lawsuit lacks jurisdiction, defense counsel says
Counsel for a concrete company and the equipment companies it utilized contend the January accident the lawsuit revolves around happened in New Jersey.
Pizza restaurant's attorneys seek dismissal, or transfer, of accident lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges shop driver was on the job when he struck a pedestrian.
Defense says Delaware-based negligence lawsuit has no place in Philadelphia
Plaintiff alleges she slipped and fell on wet tile inside of a Delaware Royal Farms store.
Debate over venue marks Devon trip-and-fall lawsuit
A hearing on the negligence case’s venue selection will be held in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas this week.