News from 2015
Hearing slated on settlement in child care injury case
Judge Matthew D. Carafiello wants to know why a court order authorizing settlement for a mother and her daughter allegedly injured at an area child care facility hasn’t been followed.
Couple sues woman over alleged breach of legal duties after backing out of real estate deal
A couple is suing an Ortanna woman over backing out a real estate deal attached to an Adams County home that has allegedly cost the couple more than $15,000.
Insurance provider seeking to intercede in contractor's ladder fall case
Frederick Mutual Insurance argues defendant Masterkey Construction Company is immune due to the Workers' Compensation Act.
Lack of cooperation and conflict of interest compel withdrawal, plaintiff counsel argues
Plaintiff counsel for a trucker injured in a refueling accident seeks to withdraw from the case, pointing to the spousal plaintiffs' divorce.
Delaware County may hear crash case that left motorcyclist with serious injuries
Lawsuit may be moved if the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas approves the defense’s motions for preliminary objections.
Paralyzed mason's accident lawsuit lacks jurisdiction, defense counsel says
Counsel for a concrete company and the equipment companies it utilized contend the January accident the lawsuit revolves around happened in New Jersey.
Pizza restaurant's attorneys seek dismissal, or transfer, of accident lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges shop driver was on the job when he struck a pedestrian.
Defense says Delaware-based negligence lawsuit has no place in Philadelphia
Plaintiff alleges she slipped and fell on wet tile inside of a Delaware Royal Farms store.
Debate over venue marks Devon trip-and-fall lawsuit
A hearing on the negligence case’s venue selection will be held in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas this week.
FedEx driver sues company over claims of improper deductions, expenses
A FexEx driver in New York is suing the Allegheny County-based corporation for alleged undue expenses and deductions the company has extracted from their pay during the course of performing their duties.
Bucks County food service provider sues care facility over alleged delinquent fees
A Bensalem-based meal service provider is suing a partnership of health care facilities in Ohio claiming they have yet to pay for services rendered under a contractual agreement.
Defense counsel says crash suit belongs in Delaware County, plaintiff attorney says objection is untimely
Counsel for the defendants in a motor vehicle accident want the case moved to a more “proper” venue of Delaware County.
Pennsylvania corporation sues construction company, alleging breach of contract
A Pennsylvania-based corporation is suing a construction company, alleging multiple law violations including breach of contract.
Insurance company blames cleaning business for property fire
A property and casualty insurance provider is suing a cleaning business, alleging negligence caused a fire at one of its insured properties.
Additional perjury charge filed against Kathleen Kane
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the new charge stems from a “secrecy oath” signed by the attorney general that was found during a search of her offices last month.
Couple sues electronics business, alleging negligence in electric panel accident
A Penn Hills couple is suing a subsidiary business of Emerson Inc., alleging serious injuries the wife sustained while working on the premises of one of its business units.
Ex-mail carrier sues U.S. Postal Service, alleging unjust termination
A Cumberland County resident is suing the U.S. Postal Service claiming that she was unjustly fired and that the union that represented her allegedly refused to back her claim.
Former security employee sues school, seeks overtime pay
A Philadelphia man is suing his former employer, alleging it failed to pay him overtime compensation.
Open house attendees sue Toll Brothers, alleging race discrimination
Two African-American adults are suing a home building company and one of its representatives, alleging racial discrimination.
USGA moves for suit filed by injured U.S. Open spectator be sent to Delaware County
Counsel for the United States Golf Association (USGA), a local golf course and building contractors are seeking to have the lawsuit filed by an injured guest of the U.S. Open tournament two years ago transferred to Delaware County.