News from 2015
Commonwealth Court finds plaintiffs experts' science in Zoloft case unreliable; Miami attorney backs decision
In a recent Zoloft lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the testimonies of two expert witnesses were thrown out for not meeting any relevant admissibility standards by the Commonwealth Court.
Defense attorney calls for warning specificity in drug and medical device cases
Plaintiffs lawyers who file lawsuits over the warning labels on prescription drugs should be forced to show exactly what an appropriate warning would have read, a Philadelphia defense lawyer says.
Insurance company claims defective espresso machine caused property fire
A property insurance company is suing two corporations that were in the business of designing, manufacturing, assembling and/or selling espresso machines, claiming that the product caused a coffee shop fire in 2014.
Walgreens seeks to remove wrongful termination lawsuit from state to federal court
The Walgreen's Co. has filed a motion seeking to remove a wrongful termination lawsuit from Pennsylvania state court to federal court.
Epileptic worker blows whistle on Brighton Township’s employment actions
A Monaca citizen is suing his employer, a political jurisdiction, on charges of disability discrimination and violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Ex-University of Penn employee sues school charging retaliation in discrimination lawsuit
A former employee at the University of Pennsylvania believes she was fired because she had pursued what school officials allege was a bogus age and discrimination lawsuit against the university.
GNC sues couple, withdraws suit shortly after
Pittsburgh-based GNC recently sued a couple that ran its Buffalo Grove, Ill., but dismissed the claim after less than two weeks.
Equipment company counsel want case transferred to Centre County or Montgomery County
Defense counsel for an equipment company whose driver allegedly caused a rear-end collision want the case transferred away from Philadelphia County.
Wyomissing slip-and-fall accident has no connection to Philadelphia, defense says
Defense counsel in a slip-and-fall negligence case originating from a Wyomissing shopping mall believe there is “no connection” between their case and Philadelphia County.
Springfield automobile dealership wants negligence case transferred to Delaware County
Attorneys for a Springfield automobile dealership allege a negligence suit filed against it has no base in Philadelphia County and want it transferred to Delaware County.
'Mr. Mom' files suit against judge, family in civil rights case
A self-proclaimed Mr. Mom has filed suit against a municipal judge, police officer and others alleging that his civil rights were violated by their actions in regards to litigation involving his wife.
Conflict with client leads plaintiff attorney to withdraw from malpractice case
A plaintiff's attorney in a wrongful death and malpractice case cited procedural conflicts and differences of opinion with her client as her reason for withdrawing from the litigation.
Coopersburg man claims sewage leaks caused leukemia, prostate cancer
A Coopersburg man has filed suit against a township sewage plant and its employees over claims that exposure to raw sewage led to his diagnosis of leukemia and prostate cancer.
Westtown School wants case transferred out of Philadelphia
In a case in which a medical resident was allegedly given an incorrect dosage amount of prescription medication and suffered critical injuries, two members of defense counsel have filed objections on the case related to venue and claim specifics.
Unresolved conflicts, legal bills spur withdrawal of defense counsel from property case
Counsel for defendants involved in property title litigation wishes to be removed from the case due to unresolved conflicts and outstanding costs, according to court records.
Counsel cites attorney-client privilege for not disclosing reasons for withdrawal motion
Plaintiff counsel representing a client in a prospective medical malpractice suit pointed to reasons not able to be disclosed to the public as her rationale for withdrawing from the case’s future proceedings.
Philadelphia court hearing request to move slip-and-fall case to Bucks County
After a three-week continuance, a motion hearing in a negligence case against a condominium complex, property management and landscaping companies is set to proceed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Nurse alleges Pottstown Hospital unlawfully terminated her
PHILADELPHIA — A registered nurse alleges that she was unlawfully terminated by a Pottstown hospital because she frequently took time off work because of her Crohn's Disease, fibromyalgia and thyroid cancer.
Johnny Rockets accuses Johnny Rocks of trademark infringement
SCRANTON — A nationwide chain of '50s-style diners filed suit against a Philadelphia restaurant, alleging unlawful infringement of its trademark.
Autism support organization wants state contract reinstated
PITTSBURGH — An autism support organization is seeking an injunction against several state employees in an attempt to prevent the termination of its provider agreement with the commonwealth.