News from 2015
Photograph copyright infringement case headed to New York federal court
A motion from one of the world’s top textbook publishers to transfer a copyright infringement case against it to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has been granted.
Fired worker's wrongful termination claims dismissed, defamation claim going back to state court
A federal judge has dismissed wrongful termination claims against a recycling plant, while the plaintiff’s motion to remand the case’s remaining defamation claim to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas will also be granted.
Customer alleges negligence in slip-and-fall accident at Big Lots
A retail patron and her husband are suing a store, alleging claims she suffered injuries after falling on a wet floor.
Former school employee alleges sexual harassment, retaliation
An education professional is suing her former employer alleging a violation of civil rights. Vanessa Royce filed a lawsuit June 8 in the U.S.
Former engineer alleges age discrimination led to termination
A Warminster resident claims he was fired from his employment with a machine parts manufacturer based on his age.
Attorney can't find client, asks court to approve $13K settlement
A motion to accept settlement proceeds on behalf of an apparently absent defendant will be the subject of a hearing Thursday in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Sanctions may be levied against defendant for non-cooperation
A defendant in a May 2011 slip-and-fall negligence lawsuit filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas may be subject to sanctions for alleged failure to cooperate with discovery requests.
Lawyer: Client in car wreck suit stopped cooperating with me
The plaintiff in a motor vehicle negligence action has allegedly stopped cooperating with his counsel, leading said counsel to petition the court to be released from representing him.
Court could sanction witness for missing depositions
A hearing taking place on Thursday may result in sanctions for a witness in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit who missed three deposition appearances over a five-month span.
Former employee challenges his firing by Hanover Township
A former Hanover Township employee is suing the township and five of its policymakers, alleging he was terminated without reason.
Former employee sues manufacturer over alleged ADEA violation
An Erie resident has cited a Pennsylvania-based manufacturing corporation for violating employment law. Patrick Hodapp filed a lawsuit June 17 in the U.S.
Defendant in $50K assault lawsuit decides to select new counsel
The defendant in a pending civil lawsuit in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas resulting from a 2009 assault has requested the opportunity to select new legal counsel.
Lawyer must explain why he shouldn't face sanctions for missing conference
Counsel for the plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit needed to appear at a hearing this week to determine why he should not face sanctions, according to Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas records.
Hearing concerns $1.45M settlement with deceased Philadelphia inmate's family
A hearing held in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday will assist in determining the proper distribution of $1.45 million in survival action proceeds to the family of a deceased city prisoner.
Venue dispute heard in motor vehicle accident suit
A negligence lawsuit related to a 2013 motor vehicle accident had a hearing in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas this week on discovery motions related to venue.
Employee sues nursing facility, alleges FMLA violation
A resident of Wilmington, Del., has brought allegations against her former employer claiming violation of employment law in late 2014.
Former detainee sues correctional facility for allegedly causing Legionnaires outbreak
A former inmate is suing several employees of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and a company responsible for maintaining the air conditioning units at the medium-security correctional facility where he was incarcerated, claiming that he and more than 60 other detainees were infected with Legionnaires disease because of improper sanitation of those units. Raymond Bernard filed a lawsuit June 17 in the U.S.
Former table games dealer alleges he was fired due to age
A Bethel Park resident is suing his former employee, claiming that he was the victim of discrimination. Ellis Allen filed a lawsuit June 18 in the U.S.
Administrators sue Easton school board for alleged retaliation
PHILADELPHIA -- Four current or former administrators of a local school district are suing the school board after alleged retaliation resulting from their reporting of a top officials misconduct. John Castrovinci, Susan M.
Worker sues bosses over alleged discrimination based on his disability
PHILADELPHIA -- A longtime worker for a Bethlehem power company is suing his former bosses for alleged disability discrimination and assault. Thomas and Susan Gallagher filed a complaint on May 29 in Cook County Circuit Court against PPL Electric Utilities Corp. and Lynn Wassel.