News from 2015
Co-defendant attempting to strike $20K default judgment against him
A co-defendant in a revived slip-and-fall case is asking for a $20,000 default judgment against him reached in January 2009 to be stricken from the record.
Disabled store worker alleges ADA violations
An art materials store worker is suing her employer, alleging disability discrimination in a series of incidents designed to discriminate against her.
District attorney charges Kane with obstruction, other crimes related to leak
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the criminal charges stem from a probe that revealed Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane “personally orchestrated” the illegal release of confidential and secret grand jury information. Kane said she plans to fight the charges.
Worker alleges termination was in retaliation for taking FMLA leave
A Columbia man is suing his former employer for allegedly terminating him after he took medical leave that he was entitled to under the law.
Franklin County employee alleges disability discrimination
A Chambersburg man is suing Franklin County, alleging his disability and need for accommodations were the reasons he was terminated from his job at a correctional facility.
Worker alleges he was terminated because of religion
A Slatington man is suing his former employer, alleging religious discrimination was the reason he was terminated from his job.
Consumer alleges saline enema led to rental failure
A Catasauqua man is suing a Virginia manufacturer of personal health-care products, alleging injuries suffered from using one of the company's products.
Discharged employee sues CVS claiming ADA violation
A disabled worker is suing a major U.S.
Contractor negligence action could be transferred to Chester County
A general contractor from Malvern accused of negligence is seeking to have the case against both it and its delivery company removed to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Defense counsel says crash suit belongs in Luzerne County
Luzerne County’s Court of Common Pleas could be receiving a motor vehicle accident negligence action, if a defense motion to transfer the case is successful.
Malvern bar shouldn't be dragged into court in Philadelphia, attorneys says
Lawyers for a Malvern bar and restaurant argue a plaintiff suing them for negligence have pled “no material facts” to support their assertions the restaurant does business in Philadelphia County.
Patient sues orthopedic manufacturer following failed hip replacement
A hip replacement patient is suing an orthopedic device manufacturer and its parent corporations claiming liability for an alleged 2014 surgical product failure.
Wheelchair-dependent consumer sues store to ensure ADA compliance
A disabled Philadelphia resident is suing a downtown establishment claiming disability discrimination.
Worker initiates class action against FedEx demanding overtime wages
A FedEx employee is filing a class action complaint against the Allegheny County-based company claiming wage discrimination beginning in 2012.
Woman alleges gender-based discrimination at work
A Kempton woman is suing her former employer, alleging unlawful employment practices.
Edible Arrangements employee sues over alleged pregnancy prejudice
A woman is suing a culinary franchise claiming violation of her rights and disability discrimination in a 2014 employment dispute.
Defendant claims no service of $42.5K arbitration judgment against him
One of the defendants in a personal injury negligence action wants an arbitration judgment against him thrown out, claiming he never received proper notice.
Defendants withdraw request to reinstate accident case from deferred status
A pair of defendants in a motor vehicle accident action dating back a decade have withdrawn a request to remove the case from its previously-designated deferred status.
Plaintiff counsel withdrawing from car-ambulance crash case
Plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident involving a parked car and an ambulance petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be removed as the attorney
Attorneys attempting to withdraw from lawsuit filed by already deceased man
A negligence action in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas is waiting on two key motions to be decided