News from 2015
Ex-employee alleges overtime pay violation
An employee is suing her former company, alleging federal and state employment law infringement.
August arbitration date set for motor vehicle accident case
According to court records, a motor vehicle accident case is set for an arbitration hearing in August, though the case’s plaintiff had received the desired settlement funds.
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash case set for hearing on venue
A lawsuit filed in connection with a severe accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last year was the subject of a recent hearing related to its venue.
Defendant claims he wasn't served, seeks to vacate $50K judgment
A defendant in a motor vehicle accident suit previously charged with satisfying a $50,000 judgment has petitioned to vacate that judgment, on the grounds he was not properly served.
Attorney: Negligence suit against Dunkin' Donuts should be heard in Bucks County
Counsel for a Dunkin’ Donuts store claim a negligence action filed against their client should be heard in Bucks County, rather than where the plaintiff filed it in Philadelphia.
Attorney alleges 'significant and irreparable' differences with client
According to a plaintiff’s counsel, conflicts between him and his client have led the attorney to petition the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be excused from fulfilling the responsibility of legal representation.
Chester supermarket chain claims improper venue in negligence suit
The defendants in a negligence action are claiming the venue for the case is improper, leading to an upcoming hearing on the matter in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Lawyer cites conflicts of interest in withdrawing from case
Due to “irreconcilable differences," counsel for a plaintiff has motioned to be relieved of the duty to represent his client in a pending motor vehicle accident action.
Judgment in car wreck case vacated
Per a state court judge, a previous motor vehicle accident case judgment has been vacated and a hearing will be held on a motion for partial summary judgment filed by the defendants.
Sears requests change of venue for Pennsylvania individual’s lawsuit
A major American retail company filed a petition seeking to remove a lawsuit against it from the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County to the U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania on June 25.
Worker alleges termination during medical leave
A Pottstown woman is suing a global biotechnology company, alleging violation of employment law after she said she was terminated for taking time off to recover from surgery.
Motion to dismiss claims against Philadelphia police officers partially granted
A motion to dismiss claims against the City Of Philadelphia and two of its police officers was partially granted in federal court on June 4.
Asbestos lawsuit to stay in federal court
An asbestos lawsuit will not be returning to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, according to a recent order from a federal judge.
Insurance case will stay in Philadelphia federal court
A federal judge has decreed a lawsuit against a home and auto insurance company will not be transferred elsewhere in the state, and remain in his district.
Untimely removal sends liability case against Chrysler, Enterprise back to state court
A personal injury and product liability action against a major automobile manufacturer and rental service will be headed back to a state court due to untimely removal by the defendants, per an order from a federal judge.
Harrisburg man files TCPA suit against Verde Energy
A Harrisburg man is suing an electric utility company, alleging he has been receiving unwanted phone calls.
Former railway engineer alleges gender discrimination
A Beaver County woman is suing a transportation company, alleging she was terminated from her job as engineer because of her gender.
Teen who worked at Deer Park as cashier files sexual harassment lawsuit
Months after one of the defendants was sentenced to 10-20 years in prison, a young female has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer.
Federal judge dismisses Monell, conspiracy violations against law enforcement
On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled claims of a Monell violation and conspiracy to obstruct an investigation into civil rights violations against Delaware County and several of its law enforcement officials would be dismissed.
Montreal Convention keeps lawsuit against American Airlines in federal court
A federal court decided on June 18 that a contractual lawsuit against American Airlines will not be returning to its point of origin in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.