News from 2015
Couple sues Lumber Liquidators over formaldehyde-laced flooring
A Freeland couple is suing Lumber Liquidators over flooring laced with toxic levels of formaldehyde that exceed California Air Resources Board standards.
Woman, fired for arguing about bringing dog to work at hotel's banquet room, loses lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A former Bucks County banquet manager who was fired partly over an argument over whether she could bring her dog to work has lost her age discrimination lawsuit.
Alzheimer's Institute of America brought infringement suit over Swedish mutation in bad faith, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – Ruling that the Alzheimer’s Institute of America is not the patent-holder for a specific genetic mutation, a federal judge has decided it should have to pay the attorneys fees Avid Radiopharmaceuticals incurred in an infringement lawsuit between the two.
Woman says she found maggots in mother's wound while at nursing home
PITTSBURGH - A Westmoreland County woman recently sued a skilled nursing facility on behalf of her deceased parent for damages allegedly caused by negligent care.
Companies' fight over Steelers WR Antonio Brown's endorsement results in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A nutritional supplement company is suing the agency that represents Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown and a competing company that it says has stolen him as a spokesman.
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