News from 2015
GPX Plymouth Office Properties counsel seeks slip-and-fall suit transferred to Montgomery County
Defendant counsel for an office complex named in a slip-and-fall negligence action believe a complaint initiated against it was filed in an improper venue and not served correctly.
Nursing home says some claims in wrongful death suit not specific enough
Attorneys for a senior care residence accused of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit want to see that suit transferred to Delaware County and certain claims stricken for lack of specificity.
Tractor-trailer driver's attorney feels accident case's venue and claims are improper
Counsel for a tractor-trailer driver and his employer accused of negligence in a crash resulting in a paralyzed plaintiff believe a lawsuit targeting them should be moved for reasons of improper venue and failing to state a claim.
Waitress sues Throndale restaurant, alleging disability discrimination
A Coatesville woman is suing a Thorndale restaurant, alleging discrimination based on her disability while she was employed there and also failing to comply with a settlement agreement.
Venetia man says drilling company fired him for race discrimination complaint
A Venetia man is suing a Texas-based drilling company, alleging his race and opposition to unlawful discrimination were the reasons he was terminated from his job.
Attorney refers to professional conduct rules in withdrawing from malpractice case
A disagreement over the process of moving forward with a medical malpractice case has left the plaintiff in that action seeking new professional counsel.
Woman sues ex-employer for alleged discrimination
A former employee of a Montgomery County tree company is suing her ex-employer over claims she was unlawfully fired
Office of Open Records erred in granting records request to Pittsburgh newspaper, Commonwealth Court says
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a 2014 decision that granted access to a series of emails sought by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette under the Right-To-Know Law
Commonwealth Court: Apartment complex owner in violation of Gettysburg property maintenance code
A state appeals court has decided that a Gettysburg property owner did not have a big enough emergency and rescue opening for two of its apartments
Court finds solid waste recycling facility violated South Whitehall ordinance
On July 15, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a 2014 decision from Lehigh County in a zoning dispute in South Whitehall Township.
Developer loses in Philadelphia's appeal in spat over undeveloped property along Cinnaminson Street
A state appeals court has overruled a Philadelphia court that had sided with a developer in its gripe over an as-yet-undeveloped property. The developer's plans to build 48 homes on eight acres were met with resistance from the Roxborough neighborhood.
Philadelphia seeks sanctions against co-defendant for allegedly not following court order
Counsel for the City of Philadelphia in a negligence action have filed a motion for sanctions against the plaintiff in that same litigation for allegedly not following a court order.
Superior Court: Trial court correct to deny striking of foreclosure judgment
A state appeals court has refused the appeal of a woman who blames her incarceration for a default judgment against her that would result in the selling of her house.
PennVEST counsel want default judgment defendant found in contempt
Counsel for a state agency are seeking the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to find a defendant liable for a $4 million-plus judgment in contempt. They say a New Jersey man facing the default judgment has not paid it.
La Salle University professor seeks identity of online impostor
A local university professor is determined to discover who impersonated him when posting a controversial political comment on an online news article
Pennsylvania movie employee alleges minimum wage violations
A Pennsylvania woman is filing a class action suit against a Dallas-based movie chain and its parent company, alleging unlawful pay practices.
Disabled Erie man alleges Stairways Behavioral violated ADA rights
A disabled Erie main is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful employment practices on the basis of his disability.
Student, mother sue Pennsylvania school district over educational services
A student and his mother are suing a Pennsylvania school district for allegedly failing to provide educational services.
Attorney cites irreconcilable differences and professional considerations in withdrawal motion
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle action cited irreconcilable differences and professional considerations to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in seeking to withdraw his appearance.
Defense counsel alleges improper service, failed claims in assault case
A defendant landlord in a negligence and assault case claimed improper service of the complaint filed against it