News from 2015
Amtrak: Premises liability plaintiff needs to pay $80K from 'double damages'
Amtrak believes a premises liability suit plaintiff needs to reimburse it for $80,000, as a result of potentially collecting what it called “double damages.”
Reading couple sues CVS Pharmacy, alleging negligence for fall injuries
A Reading couple is suing CVS Pharmacy, alleging negligence in a slip and fall that the plaintiffs say left the husband with irreparable damages.
Attorney withdrawing from legal malpractice case, says he can only reveal reasons in off-the-record conference
The attorney for a plaintiff in a pending legal malpractice matter is withdrawing his appearance.
Pennsylvania couple sues Florida resort, alleging negligence for wife’s injury
A Cumberland County couple is suing a Florida resort, alleging premises negligence in a slip and fall they say left the wife with permanent, life-altering injuries.
Car crash plaintiff wants settlement funds delivered
An attorney for a motor vehicle accident plaintiff wants final delivery of an agreed-upon settlement to his client, plus payment of interest and counsel fees
Music publisher sues ski lodge, alleging copyright infringment
A group of music publishing companies is suing a Clearfield County ski lodge, alleging willful infringement for the lodge’s unauthorized public performance of music compositions from their repertoire.
CVS Pharmacy files multiple preliminary objections against slip-and-fall plaintiff
Counsel for CVS Pharmacy believe a negligence complaint levied against it was filed in an improper venue, not properly verified and insufficient as to stating its claims.
Train conductor sues rail company, alleging work-related injuries
A New York train conductor is suing a railroad company, alleging injuries sustained while working on a freight train.
Asbestos defendant says Philly court has no jurisdiction over it
An attorney representing an asbestos suit’s out-of-state defendant says the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has no jurisdiction over his client.
U-Haul asks for stay of food truck explosion case during criminal investigation
A fatal food truck explosion in Philadelphia last year has resulted in a negligence lawsuit from bystanders caught in the resulting blaze, and has both sides arguing over the direction, status and claims of the case.
Attorney, after accidental check-mark, seeks withdrawal from representing woman
A defense attorney who accidentally named a Philadelphia woman as his client in a pending negligence action, has petitioned to withdraw from representing her.
Amtrak employee sues rail line, alleging negligence in train derailment
An Amtrak employee and his wife are suing the transportation company, alleging injuries he sustained in the May train derailment that killed eight people and injured more than 200.
Defendant wants elevator fall litigation transferred to Chester County
An attorney for a defendant in an alleged slip-and-fall accident has filed a motion to change the case’s venue from Philadelphia County to Chester County.
Warminster man sues Nationwide Insurance, alleging improper claim evaluation
A Warminster man is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging it failed to properly evaluate his claim regarding losses he sustained as result of an under-insured motorist injury.
Nurse sues hospital, alleging violation of federal leave act
A nurse is suing a Pittsburgh hospital, alleging it violated her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act when they fired her while she was taking care of her ill father.
Blind woman sues Toys "R" Us, alleging violation of federal disabilities act
A blind Pennsylvania woman is suing Toys ``R” Us, alleging its websites are not accessible to blind and visually challegned consumers, violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ex-cashier sues casino, alleging sexual harassment
A Philadelphia woman is suing a Bucks County casino, alleging it failed to fire an employee who made several sexual advances.
Employee sues PNC Bank, alleging religious, disability discrimination
A Pittsburgh man is suing PNC Bank, alleging he was discriminated against and ultimately terminated from his job because of his religion and disability.
Withdrawal from crash case due to irreconcilable differences, says attorney
Counsel of record for a city car crash plaintiff reached differences with his client that he says necessitate his withdrawal from the case.
Defense counsel seeking venue transfer, plaintiff counsel seeking alternative service in slip-and-fall case
A slip-and-fall suit has yielded motions from both sides, with the defendants seeking a change of venue and the plaintiffs asking for alternative service of their complaint.