News from June 2016
Trial strategy differences lead to attorney's exit from crash litigation
Trial strategy differences lead to attorney's exit from crash litigation
Despite Garlock settlement, Philly asbestos firm can't shake racketeering claims yet
CHICAGO - A company that frequently finds itself targeted by asbestos attorneys is taking the reins on racketeering claims that allege those lawyers manipulated the system to unfairly drive up the costs of settlements and verdicts.
Georgia corporation says Philadelphia resident defaulted on note
PHILADELPHIA — A Georgia corporation is suing Hollis Thomas, a Philadelphia resident, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Man claims inaccurate reporting by TransUnion
PITTSBURGH — A Johnstown man is suing TransUnion LLC, a consumer reporting agency, citing alleged inaccurate reporting.
Man claims negligence led to traffic crash
HARRISBURG — A man is suing David B. Doyle, a New Jersey resident, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Business invitee sues multiple companies in negligence claims
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing Target Corporation, Besam US Inc., Assa Abloy Entrance Systems Inc. and Besam Automated Entrance Systems Inc., citing alleged failure to warn, negligence, and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Former supervisor claims wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former supervisor is suing Country Meadows of Allentown, Country Meadows Associates, George M. Leader Family Corp., Karen Geiser, Bonnie Mfarej and Patty Rohrbach, citing alleged gender discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Advocate hopes Supreme Court ruling shows agencies the importance of transparency
HARRISBURG — A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that forces the state Public Utility Commission to release documents after a nearly three-year battle was not only correct, but also will hopefully make other agencies more likely to release documents without a court battle, the former executive director of the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records said.
Pa. company forced to hear dispute in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — A potential conflict over a provision in a contract and North Carolina law shows the importance of both parties having an attorney to go over contracts before signing them, an attorney says.
Hearing on hotel injury case's possible transfer to Montgomery County court continued to next week
Hearing on hotel injury case's possible transfer to Montgomery County court continued to next week
Condominium's premises liability case transferred to Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Condominium's premises liability case transferred to Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Attorney leaves Philadelphia sidewalk fall case over strategy differences with client
Attorney leaves Philadelphia sidewalk fall case over strategy differences with client
Counsel departs litigation revolving around injured motorist and SEPTA, bus driver
Counsel departs litigation revolving around injured motorist and SEPTA, bus driver
Hotel's personal injury case transferred to Bucks County Court of Common Pleas
Hotel's personal injury case transferred to Bucks County Court of Common Pleas
Arbitration hearing absence yields Judgment of Non Pros in car crash case
Arbitration hearing absence yields Judgment of Non Pros in car crash case
After continuance, attorney still withdrawing from icy slip-and-fall lawsuit
After continuance, attorney still withdrawing from icy slip-and-fall lawsuit
Appearance withdrawal hearing in false arrest case to take place this week
Appearance withdrawal hearing in false arrest case to take place this week
Foreman sues former employers
Florida state resident accuses former employers of breach of contractPHILADELPHIA — A foreman is suing Sa-Fe Windows, Inc. and Ferid Brkic, former employers, citing alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages, and violation of workers compensation acts.David Kirkpatrick filed a complaint on May 9, in the U.S.
UPS worker claims age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing United Parcel Service Inc., citing alleged age discrimination, disparate treatment and retaliation.
Truck driver claims discrimination by former employer
PHILADELPHIA — A truck driver is suing Pitt Ohio Express Inc., a depot operator, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.