News from 2015
Judge denies Renaissance Hotel's motion for judgment in case of security guard who tripped
PHILADELPHIA – A hotel’s motion for summary judgment against a security guard who was allegedly injured on its premises was recently denied by a federal judge.
Judge won't give discrimination plaintiff more time to prepare to depose GSK witnesses
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who claims to have been forced to resign from her job due to both gender and age discrimination had a motion to change a scheduling order denied in federal court last week.
Judge won't dismiss lawsuit filed by former William Allen High student's lawsuit over alleged beating
PHILADELPHIA – A Lehigh man’s lawsuit against four former fellow students he claimed beat him so severely it left him with both physical and mental injuries has survived a motion filed by the Allentown School District to dismiss claims against it of knowing and not reporting or acting on prior assaults made by the individuals who allegedly attacked the plaintiff.
Judge dismisses several counts, defendants from inmate's civil rights lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has largely dismissed a Bucks County Correctional Facility inmate’s civil rights lawsuit against the Central Bucks Regional Police Department and various members of its ranks.
Industrial firm alleges breach of trade info by two ex-employees
A Bucks County environmental company has sued two former employees and a business, alleging infringement of intellectual property rights.
Plasterer cites union, housing authority for job loss
A New Jersey man has sued a municipal agency, its president and a workers’ union, alleging unfair employment practices beginning in 2012.
Scrap metal seeker alleges negligence by disposal firm
An Allentown man has sued a Michigan foreclosure firm, alleging negligence.
Sushi brand alleges intellectual property violation
A specialty cuisine company has sued another restaurant business, alleging trademark violation infringement and unfair competition.
Candy company seeks to recover accident benefits
The Hershey Company has sued a Columbia man in an employee benefits case originating in 2010.
Sales professional alleges age, gender discrimination in firing
A Downingtown man has sued a food product manufacturer, alleging violation of employment law.
Liberty Mutual too late with removal petition in car crash case, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – The roundabout route of a New Jersey man’s lawsuit against a major insurance provider has sent the case back to state court for a second time, according to an opinion issued April 23 by a Philadelphia federal judge.
Judge won't allow punitive damages claim to proceed in hurt worker's case against N.J. developer
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the District of Pennsylvania has dismissed a claim for punitive damages made by a New Jersey tractor-trailer driver against a Pennsylvania-based real estate developer.
Negligence claim against M&T Bank dismissed in dispute over $425K investment for student housing project
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court judge has granted a M&T Bank’s motion to dismiss negligence claims against it, but retained charges for alleged conversion of a financial instrument and banking violations of the Pennsylvania Commercial Code (PCC).
Shopper blames Save-a-Lot for injuries from fall
A Philadelphia woman has sued a food store, alleging premises liability in a 2013 accident.
Online educator cites competitor, alleging interference
A Pennsylvania educational company has sued a Texas private school and its owner, alleging infringement of contractual rights.
Group brings class action regarding inmate phone fees
A group of 13 individuals has sued a telecommunications firm, alleging unjust enrichment dating to 2000.
Philadelphia man alleges wrongful arrest, detainment
A Philadelphia man has sued the city government and a police officer, alleging infringement of his civil rights.
HIV-positive plaintiff doesn't want medical history submitted in trip-and-fall case against Temple Univ.
PHILADELPHIA – An HIV-positive man suing Temple University over an alleged fall suffered on the Temple University campus is seeking to prevent his medical diagnosis from being entered into evidence against him by the defense.
Motions in two cases alleging violence by overserved bar patrons scheduled for hearings
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of lawsuits involving customers at local tavern establishments allegedly being assaulted by fellow patrons who were overserved will have motions come before the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas this week.
Children's Hospital seeks to keep plaintiff's expert off stand in case of infant's bacterial meningitis
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman’s lawsuit against the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and four of its doctors, alleging they caused her then-six-and-a-half-month-old son to contract meningitis and suffer brain damage, will have a Frye hearing to determine the admissibility of medical evidence on Wednesday morning.