News from 2015
Superior Court won't force widow's case against health care provider into arbitration
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concurred with a 2014 decision of the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas to not force arbitration in a case against a health care facility.
Fitness center owner's appeal denied
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently affirmed a 2014 judgment of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to deny a petition of striking or opening a judgment in a breach of contract suit
Superior Court upholds summary judgment in favor or Harrisburg cardiologist
The court ruled against a plaintiff in his negligence claim over heart surgery
Somerset man alleges untimely access to medication caused strokes
A Somerset resident claims the Veterans Affair's network of medical facilities caused him to suffer severe injuries by not providing him with medication in a timely manner.
Lawsuit alleging college shut its gates on woman's car might be transferred
A lawsuit over an alleged incident at Cabrini College resulting in extensive damage to a Philadelphia woman’s automobile and injuries to her might be sent to Delaware County
Superior Court: Trial court did not err in moving forward with proceedings
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania decided on Thursday to uphold a 2014 decision of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas in favor of defendant M.S. Reilly, Inc. of Easton
Verdict in favor of defendants in mortgage case vacated
On June 2, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania a lower court decision that originally granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of defendants Mortgage I.T., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems and CitiMortgage, Inc.
Negligence case defendant seeks to vacate $180K judgment
A negligence suit defendant is seeking to vacate a six-figure judgment found against him, allegedly due to not receiving proper service of the complaint.
Fraud defendants desire more time for evidence analysis
Defendants in a fraud action seek the permission of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to have more time for evidence examination
Plaintiff's death compels counsel to withdraw from slip-and-fall suit
Counsel for plaintiffs in a negligence action against Pathmark Stores and its parent company are seeking to withdraw from that suit, according to court records.
Plaintiffs lawyer withdraws from wrongful death suit against Good Shepherd Penn Partners, others
Plaintiff counsel for the estate administratrix in the survival and wrongful death action of her late husband has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to be relieved of that responsibility.
Car crash plaintiff feels jury verdict was 'miscarriage of justice'
A motor vehicle accident case’s plaintiff wants judgment as a matter of law or a new trial, because he felt the jury's decision against him was “grossly inadequate and a miscarriage of justice.”
Hearing set to determine fairness of high-low arbitration agreement in accident action
A legal proceeding has been scheduled to determine the fairness of a high-low arbitration agreement in the case of a car-pedestrian crash.
Plaintiff attorney files sanctions for alleged disobeyal of court order
Plaintiff counsel in a pending trip-and-fall action has filed a motion for sanctions against the defendant in that same litigation, for alleged failure to comply with a court order.
Former employee sues Quest Diagnostics, alleging disability discrimination
A Pittsburgh woman is suing her former employer, alleging it denied her promotional opportunities and ultimately terminated her because of her disability.
Tothero sues collection agency GC Services LP, alleging FDCPA infringement
Jeffrey Tothero is suing debt collection agency GC Services LP, alleging unlawful practices in a 2015 series of phone calls made to the plaintiff.
Blue Cross must produce quality-of-care review documents in malpractice case
The Superior Court has compelled Blue Cross Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to produce documents related to quality-of-care review in a medical malpractice action.
Liberty Mutual counsel asserts claim litigation must be heard in Delaware County
An attorney defending a major insurance provider cited contractual policy in arguing that a claims case against it should be transferred to Delaware County.
Plaintiff attorney in suit versus Thomas Jefferson University Hospital withdraws
Plaintiff counsel in a slip-and-fall suit filed against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and its Risk Management Department has petitioned to withdraw his appearance.
Defense counsel for DoubleTree Hotel claims improper venue, wants judgment opened
Counsel for a major hotel chain claim a negligence case brought against it both lacks proper jurisdiction and that a default judgment previously entered in the plaintiffs’ favor should be opened.