News from 2015
Philly prisoner seeking new counsel for slip-and-fall suit
According to court records, an incarcerated man in the Philadelphia correctional system is seeking new counsel to represent him in a negligence action against the city.
Plaintiff's attorney says client stopped talking to him
A plaintiff’s alleged refusal to participate in the discovery process for his negligence lawsuit or even maintain contact with his counsel has led his representation to motion to withdraw his appearance.
Philly prisoner seeking new counsel for slip-and-fall suit
PHILADELPHIA – According to court records, an incarcerated man in the Philadelphia correctional system is seeking new counsel to represent him in a negligence action against the city.
Plaintiff's attorney says client stopped talking to him
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff’s alleged refusal to participate in the discovery process during his negligence lawsuit or even maintain contact with his counsel has led his representation to motion to withdraw his appearance.
Apartment management companies attempting to transfer double slip-and-fall case
PHILADELPHIA – Preliminary objections raised by the defense relating to improper venue in a double slip-and-fall negligence action were heard Wednesday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Philly man files wrongful death suit over fatal propane tank explosion
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly one year after his mother and sister were killed in a propane-fueled food truck explosion in Feltonville, a Philadelphia man has filed suit against companies linked to the truck.
Philly man files wrongful death suit over fatal propane tank explosion
Nearly one year after his mother and sister were killed in a propane-fueled food truck explosion in Feltonville, a Philadelphia man has filed suit against companies linked to the truck.
SEPTA tells plaintiffs counsel to raise estate
PHILADELPHIA – Several defendants, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, are calling on the counsel of a deceased woman who filed a negligence lawsuit against them in 2012 to take further action, or risk dismissal of their suit.
SEPTA Tells Plaintiff Counsel To Raise Estate
Several defendants, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, are calling on the counsel of a deceased woman who filed a negligence lawsuit against them in 2012 to take further action, or risk dismissal of their suit.
Resort blamed in vacationer's accident
A Pennsylvania couple are suing North Carolina-based resort business, alleging premises negligence in a fall that led to health difficulties for the husband.
Pep Boys worker/National Guard member alleges wrongful discharge
A former Pep Boys employee is suing the national chain, alleging breach of federal and state employment law for terminating him due to National Guard training.
Worker alleges deliberate disability violations
A man with health difficulities is suing his former company, alleging multiple violations of federal and state employment law.
Nurse alleges wrongful termination against Pine Run Community
A nurse is suing a skilled care facility, alleging Family and Medical Leave Act violations in her dismissal.
Jamaican Seventh-Day Adventist says employer didn't let her observe sabbath
A Philadelphia woman is suing a skilled care facility and its associated firm, alleging discriminatory and demeaning treatment based on her race, religion and national origin.
Furniture business alleges patent infringement
A Pennsylvania furniture company is suing a competing business, alleging intellectual property infringement.
Woman says she was fired following struggle with alcoholism
A Delaware woman is suing her employer, alleging wrongful termination following a chronic struggle with alcoholism.
Federal court officer alleges age bias in discharge
A Langhorne man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful age discrimination in his job loss.
Partner’s exit from NFL concussion plaintiffs firm leads to lawsuit
On May 26, a former partner in a law firm that played a key role in the NFL concussion lawsuit in Philadelphia federal court has sued his former firm, alleging it owes him millions of dollars in compensation
Black women lose racial discrimination claims against Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on June 3.
Judge won't stay insurance dispute while worker's personal injury suit plays out
PHILADELPHIA – On June 9, a federal judge decided against staying an insurance dispute while an underlying personal injury action resolves itself.