News from 2015
Search for forklift, last seen in Canada, could delay Philly lawsuit over alleged workplace injury
PHILADELPHIA – Issues of a missing forklift and the scheduling availability of future depositions may require a 90-day extension of the discovery period in a case of alleged negligence filed by a former forklift operator.
Floridians cite Hyatt in personal injury
Two Florida residents have sued Hyatt Corporation, alleging liability in a 2013 incident.
Laureldale couple alleges toxic waste forced them to move
A Lauderdale couple has sued corporate and municipal government entities, alleging property contamination dating to 2005.
Man cites in fall over metal pipe
A Conshohocken man has sued a hotel business, alleging negligence.
Negligence claim against Citibank dismissed from SEI Investments' lawsuit over $530K reimbursement
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court partially ruled for Citibank on Tuesday, resulting in claims of negligence and indemnity made against it by a fund services company being dismissed.
More than $75K at stake in car wreck case, federal judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – A Merion’s man motion to remand his personal injury lawsuit against an Illinois-based trucking company and related defendants back to state court was officially denied by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Judge denies SEPTA's motion for judgment in discrimination case brought by ex-employee
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's motion for summary judgment in a case brought by a former employee who alleged he was subjected to racial discrimination from his supervisor.
Pocono school district says it shouldn't have to pay tuition for former student's private education
HARRISBURG – The Pocono Mountain School District is seeking to overturn a previous ruling made by a State Special Education Hearing Officer binding it to compensate tuition for a minor student’s private and parochial education after leaving the school district.
Broker at Morgan Stanley says she was fired in retaliation
HARRISBURG – A Carlisle woman’s lawsuit alleging health-based discrimination and retaliation against her former employer has been removed from state court to federal court.
Bank customer takes credit unions to court alleging breach of consumer law
A local resident cited seven defendants and 10 John Does in a lawsuit related to alleged bank fraud in 2011.
Superior Court rules for crane company in asbestos case
PHILADELPHIA – Friday, the state Superior Court affirmed an earlier ruling from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, which had granted summary judgment for a former crane operator in a lawsuit brought by a man who claimed he developed lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure at his workplace.
Third Circuit: Insurance company didn't prove defamation claim over lowered credit rating
PHILADELPHIA – On April 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling by finding a Wayne insurance provider did not present necessary evidence warranting a new trial in its defamation claim against a New Jersey-based insurance rating agency.
Pa. couple file suit in Philadelphia over slip-and-fall at NYC McDonald's
PHILADELPHIA – A Washington Crossing couple have filed a negligence lawsuit against a McDonald’s restaurant in New York City and its operating company in Connecticut for injuries suffered in an alleged fall at the restaurant in November 2012.
Couple cites injuries at fast food restaurant
A man and his wife have sued a Linwood McDonald's, alleging injuries the husband suffered when struck with a door by a worker.
Cohen Milstein law firm strengthening relationships with state AGs, earning millions
WASHINGTON - Plaintiffs law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Troll has donated more than $70,000 to various state attorney general campaigns in the last five years.
Chester man imprisoned for crime he didn't commit has several claims dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester man who claims he unjustly spent five weeks in jail and alleged his alibi wasn't investigated properly had many of his claims dismissed in federal court on Friday.
Longshoreman files suit over alleged fall from ladder during break
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple have filed suit against a Netherlands-based shipping company they say was negligent in securing a steel ladder on one of its vessels, which allegedly caused the husband to fall and suffer permanent injuries to his chest and spine in the course of his work duties.
Feds, Virginia allege Worcester contractor contaminated waterways
PHILADELPHIA – The United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia have filed litigation against a contractor and materials producer they allege contaminated waterways in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia during the course of its construction activities between 2004 and 2006.
Two New Jersey men file class action against humidifier maker
Two New Jersey men have sued the maker of a brand of humidifiers, citing breach of warranty.
Third Circuit rules for Philadelphia officers in 'tragic' case
PHILADELPHIA – A November 2013 decision granting summary judgment to the City of Philadelphia and two Philadelphia police officers accused of preventing life-saving medical treatment was recently upheld.