News from 2015
Defense counsel raises separate objections to venue and dismissal of claims
The defendants in a motor vehicle accident litigation have separately raised preliminary objections related to venue and the dismissal of the complaint in its entirety.
Lumber company seeking change of venue to other county
Counsel for a lumber company and its driver accused of negligence are seeking for the case against them to be transferred elsewhere.
Billboard company seeking ordinance relief must apply to township
According to a Sept. 4 ruling from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, a company seeking site-specific relief to construct billboard space on property it leases must apply for that relief through the designated township.
Commonwealth Court upholds denial of access to medical board letters
In a Sept. 2 ruling from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, a citizen was denied his appeal to obtain state medical board documents from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR).
Music publisher alleges copyright infringment
A New York music publishing company is suing a Clearfield County ski lodge for willful copyright infringement, claiming the lodge's unauthorized public performance of music compositions from its repertoire.
Sweetfrog franchise wants slip-and-fall suit transferred to York County
Defense counsel for a frozen yogurt business want a negligence suit filed against it transferred to York County for reasons of improper venue.
Attorney representing client suing SEPTA for negligence withdraws representation
The attorney representing a client suing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for driver negligence has opted to withdraw his representation.
14-year-old case gets going again
A 14 year-old contract goods enforcement lawsuits has been reinstated with a defendant’s petition to proceed in lieu of a prior default judgment levied against her in 2001.
Attorney for plaintiff claiming improper commission payments withdraws appearance
The attorney for a plaintiff who claims he was shorted on commission checks by his former employer has withdrawn his appearance.
City Of Philadelphia seeking sanctions against slip-and-fall co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia is seeking sanctions levied against a negligence suit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Attorney for construction company accused of improper work petitions to withdraw
PHILADELPHIA – A member of defense counsel for a construction company accused of improper workmanship has petitioned to withdraw his representation. Donald M.
Former Penn Hospital cardiologist seeks to preclude plaintiff's expert witness testimony
Attorneys for a Philadelphia cardiologist accused of malpractice are attempting to prevent testimony from an expert witness for a former patient bringing the lawsuit.
Plaintiffs attorneys seeking $50K from settlement with Ameritemps
Plaintiffs attorneys in a breach of contract action have filed a motion for sanctions, claiming a defendant company failed to abide by the terms of a settlement reached in June.
Customer sues Dollar General, alleging negligence in fall
An Effort man is suing Dollar General, alleging injuries sustained in a 2014 fall at one of chain's stores.
Chester woman sues Home Depot, alleging race discrimination
A Chester woman is suing Home Depot, alleging was discriminated against and ultimately terminated from job because of her race.
American Orthodontics sued over patent infringement allegations
A Pennsylvania dental products manufacturer is suing a Wisconsin dental products manufacturer, alleging patent infringement.
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard sued over employment discrimination allegations
A Philadelphia resident is suing his former employer over claims of discrimination resulting in the man's termination from employment.
Survey: Pennsylvania's legal climate ranks 37th for business
The result is an improvement from the last version of the survey, though Philadelphia is singled out as one of the worst local jurisdictions for businesses.
Luxembourg company sues to have European judgment upheld
In a business deal that went sour, eroding into competing lawsuits, a company in Luxembourg is suing a Lancaster County-based mechanical contractor, asking a U.S. court to uphold a judgment found in its favor under a European jurisdiction.
Judge denies asbestos firms' motions to dismiss racketeering cases against them
Judge Graham Mullen said Garlock Sealing Technologies has adequately stated its RICO claims, but he did not rule on whether they were filed too late. The company is accusing asbestos firms of manipulating a compensation system that includes civil lawsuits and submissions to bankruptcy trusts established by companies.