News from 2015
MDL created for 65 Amtrak derailment cases; Attorney says cap on damages could be raised
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has accepted a request to consolidate litigation in the case against Amtrak, following the May 12 train derailment that killed eight and injured more than 200 people.
Afghani company files suit against Pa. business; Temple prof says nationality might affect jury
An Afghanistan-based medical supply company has filed federal lawsuit against a Pennsylvania company in a case that could potentially be shrouded in the fog of war.
Customer sues Target alleging negligence in Springfield branch slip and fall
A Delaware County man is suing a large, well-known retail corporation on charges of premises liability, alleging negligence in a slip and fall accident in the defendant’s store in Pennsylvania.
Erie couple files negligence lawsuit against Wegmans
A married couple in Erie is suing a U.S. regional supermarket chain over alleged serious injuries sustained in an incident outside of one of its stores.
Couple sues Geico, claiming denial of insurance benefits
A Conewago Township couple is suing their automotive insurance company, claiming the company is denying them insurance benefits after a Dauphin County accident.
Straudsburg Area School District sued by parents over allegedly not responding to bullying claims
The parents of a disabled Straudsburg Junior High School student are suing the district for allegedly not protecting their son from bullying by other students.
Baldwin School sued by former teacher over allegations of age discrimination
A Warrington man is suing a private all-girls school over allegations of age discrimination following his termination without warning.
Terminated Alcoa worker charges ruthless acts of racism
A Lancaster man is suing a large, well-known Pennsylvania manufacturing corporation on charges of racial discrimination, in violation of the Civil Rights Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, alleging unlawful termination last year.
Kinsley Construction sues Kroger over alleged breach of contract for facility construction
A York construction company is suing the Kroger Co. over claims of not being compensated for costs in the building of a retaining wall as a part of the overall construction of a new cooler warehouse and separate maintenance facility.
PennEnvironment sues coke plant over alleged violations of Clear Air Act
PennEnvironment, a citizen's action group, has filed a lawsuit against a steel company to redress alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
Woman fired after 15 years charges Stonemor Partners with unlawful age discrimination
An Allegheny County citizen is suing her former Pennsylvania employer alleging violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in her recent job termination.
Stockholder sues Globus Medical for allegedly inflating prices
A man is suing an Audubon medical device company over allegations of selling shares at an inflated price.
I-76 car crash plaintiffs seeking to enforce settlement
PHILADELPHIA – The attorney for plaintiffs injured in a car crash on I-76 in Philadelphia are seeking to enforce the terms of a prior settlement reached with the case’s defendants. On Aug. 10, Theodore C.
City Of Philadelphia still pursuing sanctions against negligence co-defendant
Following a continuance, the City of Philadelphia is still seeking sanctions to be levied against a negligence lawsuit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiff counsel wants alternative service for accident complaint
Plaintiffs attorneys are seeking alternative service of their complaint to a defendant they have been unable to locate.
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Hatboro woman sues Hull & Co., claiming ADA violations
A Hatboro woman is suing her former boss over allegations of discriminatory practices.
Superior Court denies Pittsburgh finance firm's appeal
On Wednesday, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a judgment of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, denying an appeal made by a Pittsburgh finance firm in a tax records analysis case.
Fired worker charges East Penn Manufacturing with ADA violations
A Berks County citizen is suing a Pennsylvania battery manufacturing business, alleging disability discrimination in his 2014 job loss.
Employee blows whistle on Vanguard Group over alleged discriminatory treatment
A Norristown employee is suing a Pennsylvania business, alleging disability discrimination, a hostile work environment, failure to accommodate and retaliatory action in a 2014 work matter.
Former female employee files suit against JBS Souderton, claiming termination after reporting sexual harassment
A Philadelphia woman is suing her former employer after allegedly being fired for reporting sexual harassment and for gender-based discrimination.