News from 2015
Plaintiffs in accident suit seek new trial limited to cause and damages
The plaintiffs in a motor vehicle accident case that concluded in April are seeking a new trial, facing opposition from the defendants who were victorious in that action
Defense attorney for U.S. Virgin Islands-based client withdraws appearance
Defense counsel for a party named in a negligence lawsuit has motioned to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw her appearance
Negligence, misconduct suit against crematory must be heard in Delaware County, attorney says
Attorneys for a Pennsylvania crematory have argued that a suit targeting it for negligence and reckless misconduct must be heard in the county where the facility is based
Lawyer: Immigrant client never received notice of multimillion-dollar default judgment
One defendant in a potential multi-million dollar negligence action claimed he never received service of the default judgment entered against him
Additional defendant opposes joinder motion in car crash case
An additional named defendant in a car crash case is opposing the joinder motion that brought him into the suit, claiming improper service on the part of a co-defendant.
Forklift operator alleges age, disability discrimination
An Allison Park man is suing a precision springs designer and manufacturer, alleging his age and disability were the reasons he was terminated from his job.
Fired casino staffer alleges retaliatory discrimination
A Philadelphia man is suing a casino resort, alleging racial discrimination, harassment and retaliatory termination.
Staffer alleges medical practice failed to pay overtime rate
A Narberth woman is suing a health practice, alleging breach of federal and state employment law in a payment classification dispute.
Beer brewery battles insurer, federal agencies to recoup flood damages
A beverage brewing business is suing federal government agencies alleging noncompliance in the aftermath of a 2014 flood which damaged its property in Philadelphia.
Manager alleges Holiday Inn Express practiced ageism
A 64-year-old woman is suing several companies, alleging age discrimination in a job termination.
Mechanic says employer practiced disability discrimination
A 68-year-old Pennsylvania man is suing his Fort Worth-based employer and its human resources director, alleging unlawful disability discrimination and retaliatory practices in his job loss following extended medical leave.
Worker alleges job dismissal was racially motivated
A worker is suing his former employer, alleging he was discriminated against and fired unjustly.
More than $3,500 in settlement funds due in car crash, says plaintiff counsel
A motion to enforce a settlement has been filed by plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case in which said attorneys claim an outstanding balance of several thousand dollars has yet to be delivered.
Attorney: Client needs to sign for distribution of $1,800 in settlement funds
Plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case wants his client to authorize the distribution of $1,800 in settlement funds
Superior Court upholds sustaining McDonald's preliminary objections
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a May 2, 2014 decision of the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas sustaining the defendant’s preliminary objections in a slip-and-fall negligence action.
Best Buy accused of discrimination
An Ambridge man is suing Best Buy, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliatory firing.
Employee alleges workplace sexual harassment
A female employee is suing her former employer, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment that ended in her termination.
Petition filed to enforce subpoena in product liability case
Alleged failure to comply with a subpoena in a negligence and product liability case has counsel for the defendants in the case attempting to enforce that subpoena.
Defense seeks executed release for settlement finalization
Representation for a defendant accused of negligence in a motor vehicle accident suit is seeking an executed release to finalize a previously agreed-upon settlement in the case.
Plaintiffs look to secure access for discovery information requests in legal malpractice case
Plaintiff counsel in a legal malpractice action are seeking to prevent the defense from denying access to their information requests as the case proceeds.