News from September 2015
Attorney representing client suing SEPTA for negligence withdraws representation
The attorney representing a client suing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for driver negligence has opted to withdraw his representation.
14-year-old case gets going again
A 14 year-old contract goods enforcement lawsuits has been reinstated with a defendant’s petition to proceed in lieu of a prior default judgment levied against her in 2001.
Attorney for plaintiff claiming improper commission payments withdraws appearance
The attorney for a plaintiff who claims he was shorted on commission checks by his former employer has withdrawn his appearance.
City Of Philadelphia seeking sanctions against slip-and-fall co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia is seeking sanctions levied against a negligence suit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Attorney for construction company accused of improper work petitions to withdraw
PHILADELPHIA – A member of defense counsel for a construction company accused of improper workmanship has petitioned to withdraw his representation. Donald M.
Former Penn Hospital cardiologist seeks to preclude plaintiff's expert witness testimony
Attorneys for a Philadelphia cardiologist accused of malpractice are attempting to prevent testimony from an expert witness for a former patient bringing the lawsuit.
Plaintiffs attorneys seeking $50K from settlement with Ameritemps
Plaintiffs attorneys in a breach of contract action have filed a motion for sanctions, claiming a defendant company failed to abide by the terms of a settlement reached in June.
Customer sues Dollar General, alleging negligence in fall
An Effort man is suing Dollar General, alleging injuries sustained in a 2014 fall at one of chain's stores.
Chester woman sues Home Depot, alleging race discrimination
A Chester woman is suing Home Depot, alleging was discriminated against and ultimately terminated from job because of her race.
American Orthodontics sued over patent infringement allegations
A Pennsylvania dental products manufacturer is suing a Wisconsin dental products manufacturer, alleging patent infringement.
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard sued over employment discrimination allegations
A Philadelphia resident is suing his former employer over claims of discrimination resulting in the man's termination from employment.
Survey: Pennsylvania's legal climate ranks 37th for business
The result is an improvement from the last version of the survey, though Philadelphia is singled out as one of the worst local jurisdictions for businesses.
Luxembourg company sues to have European judgment upheld
In a business deal that went sour, eroding into competing lawsuits, a company in Luxembourg is suing a Lancaster County-based mechanical contractor, asking a U.S. court to uphold a judgment found in its favor under a European jurisdiction.
Judge denies asbestos firms' motions to dismiss racketeering cases against them
Judge Graham Mullen said Garlock Sealing Technologies has adequately stated its RICO claims, but he did not rule on whether they were filed too late. The company is accusing asbestos firms of manipulating a compensation system that includes civil lawsuits and submissions to bankruptcy trusts established by companies.
Fire insurance litigation plaintiffs seek reinstatement
Plaintiffs in fire insurance litigation are seeking to have the case reinstated and a previous discontinuance order vacated.
Plaintiff counsel cites "irreconcilable differences" in withdrawal from crash case
Plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit has been allowed to withdraw his representation of his client due to “irreconcilable differences.”
Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas grants settlement enforcement motion
A motion to enforce settlement filed by the defendant in a motor vehicle accident action was granted in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
City Of Philadelphia has litigation co-defendant sanctioned
The City of Philadelphia has successfully had a co-defendant it alleges has failed to cooperate with court orders sanctioned by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiff counsel seeking state assistance in resolving minor plaintiff's accident claims
Representatives for a minor plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident case are seeking to fully resolve her settlement claims through assistance from the state.
Negligence plaintiff seeking settlement check for $60K
The plaintiff in a trip-and-fall lawsuit who settled her claims against the City of Philadelphia is seeking the settlement amount of $60,000.