News from 2015
Former sailor sues Navy secretary over discharge characterization
A former member of the armed forces is suing over a requested change in his discharge characterization
Orphans Court approval needed for traumatic brain injury victim to receive settlement
A state court judge directed plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case to show why he had not filed a motion necessary for the distribution of a minor-age accident victim’s settlement.
Motel accused of bed bugs ordered to comply with settlement terms
A Philadelphia motel and its New Jersey-based ownership entity named in a negligence lawsuit have been ordered to comply with the terms of a settlement
Car crash defendant ordered to pay $30,000 settlement
The defendant in a motor vehicle accident negligence action is compelled to fulfill the terms of an insurance settlement which will result in five plaintiffs each receive an amount of $6,000
Truck driver alleges employee rights violated
A Brackenridge man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of his rights as an employee and as a human being when he was terminated.
Former employee sues Consol Energy, alleges discrimination
A Venetia man is suing is former employers over allegations of discrimination.
Disabled consultant sues former employer claiming discriminatory discharge
A Montgomery County professional filed suit against her Bucks County-based company and its parent firm
Recovering alcoholic claims illegal treatment and firing
A Florida resident filed suit against a New York City-based firm claiming violation of employment law in a 2012 series of alleged actions
Man brings employer to court to collect unpaid wages
A man has brought charges against a Mississippi-based corporation for allegedly violating employment law.
SEPTA police charged with civil rights violation
A Darby man is suing two police officers, alleging excessive force and unlawful arrest.
Shipyard contractor alleges racial discrimination after $15M bid rejected
A Philadelphia contractor is suing a shipyard, alleging racial discrimination.
Homeowners sue Oregon Scientific over fire
Two Crafton residents are suing an energy company over allegations that the company’s faulty product caused a fire that destroyed their home.
Former housekeeper alleges employment law violations
A Philadelphia resident alleges that a real estate rental agency where he used to work violated numerous employment laws.
Contractor sues shipyard over racial discrimination
A Philadelphia contractor is suing a shipyard over allegations of racial discrimination.
Man sues SEPTA police over alleged civil rights violation
A Darby man is suing two police officers for allegedly using excessive force and making an unlawful arrest.
Saffren allowed to withdraw as counsel in Philadelphia negligence case
Per an order from a state judge, counsel for a plaintiff involved in a trip-and-fall action has had his petition to withdraw his appearance granted.
Upper Darby Burger King slip-and-fall action sent to Delaware County
An attorney for the plaintiffs in a negligence action has had their petition for the case to be moved from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Judge New sends motor vehicle accident litigation to Butler County Court of Common Pleas
Defense counsel retained in a motor vehicle accident negligence action has successfully petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas that it is an improper venue
Upper Moreland car crash case to possibly be heard in Montgomery County
An attorney for a defendant in a motor vehicle accident negligence action has levied claims of improper venue in its filing
Couple allege unfair gas company billing practices
A couple are suing the city of Philadelphia and a gas company, alleging unfair billing practices.