News from 2015
Fire insurance litigation plaintiffs seek reinstatement
Plaintiffs in fire insurance litigation are seeking to have the case reinstated and a previous discontinuance order vacated.
Plaintiff counsel cites "irreconcilable differences" in withdrawal from crash case
Plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit has been allowed to withdraw his representation of his client due to “irreconcilable differences.”
Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas grants settlement enforcement motion
A motion to enforce settlement filed by the defendant in a motor vehicle accident action was granted in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
City Of Philadelphia has litigation co-defendant sanctioned
The City of Philadelphia has successfully had a co-defendant it alleges has failed to cooperate with court orders sanctioned by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiff counsel seeking state assistance in resolving minor plaintiff's accident claims
Representatives for a minor plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident case are seeking to fully resolve her settlement claims through assistance from the state.
Negligence plaintiff seeking settlement check for $60K
The plaintiff in a trip-and-fall lawsuit who settled her claims against the City of Philadelphia is seeking the settlement amount of $60,000.
Accident witness must explain absence or face contempt of court
An independent witness in a motor vehicle accident case must explain why he did not appear for a prior deposition or be found in contempt.
Katz Estate has motion for reconsideration on escrow payments denied
The estate for late businessman, philanthropist and newspaper publisher Lewis Katz has had its motion for reconsideration related to direction of escrow payments denied.
Worker with mild epilepsy sues Rumsey Electric Co. over wrongful termination claims
A Darby man is suing his former company alleging infringement of disability law in 2014.
Continuance approved in motor vehicle litigation
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas approved a 45-day continuance in a motor vehicle negligence action.
Doctoral defendant dismissed from lung cancer malpractice case
A doctor named as a defendant has been dismissed from a medical malpractice case filed against him, his practice and other physicians.
City Of Philadelphia pursuing sanctions against co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia is pursuing sanctions against a negligence suit co-defendant it claims hasn’t cooperated with court orders.
Defense attorneys withdraw from taxi insurance case
Defense counsel in pending contract litigation have successfully petitioned to be relieved of representing their client.
Florida man sues Sunoco Inc., alleging misrepresentation of cardholder benefits
A Florida man is suing Sunoco Inc., alleging the corporation did not honor his Sunoco rewards credit card discount.
Former Harrisburg bank worker sues ex-employer, alleging wrongful dismissal
A York County woman is suing a bank and its supervisor, alleging she was terminated after taking medical leave that she was eligible for under law.
Skateboarder sues two Pennsylvania state troopers, alleging aggression, wrongful arrest
A Harrisburg man is suing two Pennsylvania state police officers, alleging excessive use of force, false arrest, malicious prosecution and conspiracy in a violent confrontation.
Employee seeks unpaid wages, overtime from Chestnut Hill health facility
A Philadelphia woman is suing a Chestnut Hill healthcare facility and its operating company for allegedly violating numerous employment laws.
Fired minority worker sues Boeing alleging retaliatory discrimination
A Delaware man is suing his Pennsylvania-based employer, The Boeing Co., alleging violation of his civil rights in 2013 and 2014.
Customer sues Lowe’s, claiming dehumidier spontaneously ignited
A Selinsgrove resident is suing a major home improvement retailer alleging breach of contract and product negligence in a 2014 appliance accident which the plaintiff claims damaged her home and possessions.
Florida woman sues FedEx, alleging injuries from fall
A Florida woman is suing FedEx, alleging she fell because of a box left negligently in the doorway of a Feasterville home.