News from January 2016
Man sues Amtrak alleging negligence in derailment accident
PHILADELPHIA – A New York man is suing Amtrak following a train incident in which he allegedly was severely injured.
Surrogacy disputes need legislation, not policy set by the courts, attorney says
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently agreed with a previous Pennsylvania trial court case, which ruled that a contract between a husband and wife with a gestational carrier would be declared binding and enforceable.
Couple sue CSX Transportation alleging asbestos caused lung cancer
PHILADELPHIA – A Kentucky couple is suing CSX Transportation in connection with an allegedly asbestos-related cancer diagnosis.
Nonprofit pursuing RICO claim, plans on seeking treble damages over bank account withdrawals
Attorneys for Inn Dwellers Inc. intend to seek treble penalties in a lawsuit brought against a consortium of Pennsylvania radio stations, media corporations and consulting firms.
Woman sues school district, alleging sexual harassment in the workplace
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County woman is suing the Fort Cherry School District alleging that she was treated in a hostile and sexually aggressive way while employed by the district.
Woman sues staffing agency, alleges sexual harassment at Burpee
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing her employer alleging sexual harassment from her supervisor at a temporary job site.
Couple won't receive underinsured motorist coverage from Allstate, Third Circuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A couple who initially waived underinsured motorist coverage from their insurance provider, then later sought to obtain the coverage after an auto accident, will again not be able to compel the company to provide that coverage.
Lancaster County jury reaches $15 million award in lawsuit over fatal DUI crash
One of the largest personal injury verdicts in the history of both Lancaster and York County was secured Wednesday by an attorney representing the estate of a young woman killed in a drunk driving accident in February 2014.
Appeals court upholds summary judgment against ex-Pfizer employees seeking severance benefits
After a federal district court denied class certification to a group of former Pfizer employees seeking severance benefits, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has now concurred with the trial court ruling granting summary judgment.
Spartan Race group, ski resort seek to dismiss recklessness charges in negligence suit
Attorneys for a major recreation race organization and the resort area that hosted one of their events seek to dismiss charges of recklessness levied against them in a negligence action brought by an injured race participant.
Plaintiff counsel withdraws from slip-and-fall suit against Philadelphia Walgreen's store
Plaintiff counsel for a man allegedly injured in a fall at a Philadelphia-area Walgreen’s store has elected to leave the suit.
Judge: 'Plausible' antitrust allegations made against LifeScan
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled all but one of a blood glucose monitoring equipment company’s antitrust claims against one of its chief rivals is "plausible."
Federal judge says insurance company did not breach contract with bar owners
Owners of a Philadelphia bar have been refused the ability to seek damages from their insurance provider after a business-related dispute with the establishment’s former manager.
Former Bridgeport police officer's age discrimination claims to proceed
The majority of age discrimination-related claims filed by a former member of the Bridgeport Police Department will proceed, according to a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Woman injured in locker room fall settles litigation with Abington YMCA and other defendants
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured in a fall at an area YMCA has settled with the organization, according to Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas records.
Defense attorneys seek to withdraw, extend case's discovery deadlines
As one attorney looks to leave a negligence action against a local restaurant, another member of defense counsel is seeking to extend deadlines associated with the case.
Federal judge dismisses charges, parties from excessive force suit
A federal court has dismissed several parties and sets of charges related to a police-related excessive force and assault and battery suit emanating from Bensalem Township.
Man sues Keane Group Holdings alleging illegal pay practices
PITTSBURGH – A Texas man, along with other employees, is suing his former employer for its allegedly illegal pay standards and for failing to compensate employees for overtime work.
Man sues funeral home after he alleges that he was not paid for overtime work
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown man is suing his employer, a funeral home, after he alleges the company failed to pay for overtime hours worked.
Unknown defendant sued by online media company over allegations of copyright violation
HARRISBURG – An online media company based in California is suing a defendant, who is unknown, over allegations of violation of copyright infringement laws.