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News published on Pennsylvania Record in June 2016

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News from June 2016


Trial strategy differences lead to attorney's exit from crash litigation

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Trial strategy differences lead to attorney's exit from crash litigation

Despite Garlock settlement, Philly asbestos firm can't shake racketeering claims yet

By John O'Brien |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
PITTSBURGH — A Johnstown man is suing TransUnion LLC, a consumer reporting agency, citing alleged inaccurate reporting.

Man claims negligence led to traffic crash

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By Jamie Kelly |
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

By Jamie Kelly |
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

By Nicholas Malfitano |
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

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Condominium's premises liability case transferred to Delaware County Court of Common Pleas

Attorney leaves Philadelphia sidewalk fall case over strategy differences with client

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Attorney leaves Philadelphia sidewalk fall case over strategy differences with client

Counsel departs litigation revolving around injured motorist and SEPTA, bus driver

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Counsel departs litigation revolving around injured motorist and SEPTA, bus driver

Hotel's personal injury case transferred to Bucks County Court of Common Pleas

By Nicholas Malfitano |
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

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Arbitration hearing absence yields Judgment of Non Pros in car crash case

After continuance, attorney still withdrawing from icy slip-and-fall lawsuit

By Nicholas Malfitano |
After continuance, attorney still withdrawing from icy slip-and-fall lawsuit

Appearance withdrawal hearing in false arrest case to take place this week

By Nicholas Malfitano |
Appearance withdrawal hearing in false arrest case to take place this week

Foreman sues former employers

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing United Parcel Service Inc., citing alleged age discrimination, disparate treatment and retaliation.

Truck driver claims discrimination by former employer

By The Penn Record |
PHILADELPHIA — A truck driver is suing Pitt Ohio Express Inc., a depot operator, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.