News from May 2016
State Farm's insurance fraud claims against local medical providers to proceed
PHILADELPHIA – Once dismissed, an amended fraud action brought by State Farm Mutual Insurance Company against a pair of medical providers and their employees has been given the green-light to proceed in federal court.
Counsel continues to petition to leave premises liability lawsuit against day care center
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a local day care facility involved in a premises liability lawsuit continues to cite a client conflict in his attempt to withdraw from that case.
Attorney initially moves to withdraw from fitness center injury case, then rescinds withdrawal
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff attorney who initially filed to withdraw from a premises liability lawsuit involving a sauna at a L.A. Fitness gym in Pottstown, moved to rescind that same withdrawal motion.
Counsel for plaintiff paralyzed in crash seeks to exit lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a plaintiff severely injured in an alcohol-induced motor vehicle accident is exiting the litigation, due to an impasse between said counsel and the plaintiff in question.
Insurance dispute, court judgment leads to defense counsel's withdrawal from crash lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel for a litigant named in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit is seeking to exit the lawsuit, subsequent to an insurance dispute and court-ordered judgment.
Philly motorcycle crash case settled prior to assignment for trial, says plaintiff counsel
PHILADELPHIA – A hearing connected to cancelled arbitration sessions in a motorcycle crash case in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas was rendered moot this week, in the wake of the case being settled prior to trial.
Plaintiff allegedly injured on Philly café sidewalk seeking to enforce settlement terms
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured in a sidewalk fall outside a Philadelphia café, is seeking the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to enforce a settlement in a lawsuit resulting from that incident.
Defense attorney says slip-and-fall suit has no connection to Philadelphia County
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a slip-and-fall lawsuit emanating from Huntingdon Valley has objected to the case being heard in Philadelphia County, saying the case has no connection to that jurisdiction.
Several preliminary objections raised in Landsdowne-based gunshot wound injury lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A number of preliminary objections are in play in the personal injury lawsuit filed by a King of Prussia man who was allegedly grievously injured by gunfire outside a Landsdowne bar.
New notice to homeowners facing foreclosure designed to be easier to understand
HARRISBURG — As part of recent Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's (PHFA) amended regulations, lenders will have to send a newly revised notice of homeowners’ rights and options when facing foreclosure to all customers by Sept. 1.
Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit against SEPTA one of rising number, attorney says
PHILADELPHIA – The recent federal class action lawsuit filed against Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws is one of many making those claims, an attorney knowledgeable of the FCRA said during a recent interview.
Man claims wrongful termination and age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Chata Biosystems LLC, a former employer, citing alleged age discrimination, violation of human rights and wrongful termination.
Kitchen cabinet supplier accuses competitor of trademark infringement
HARRISBURG — A kitchen cabinet supplier is suing Joseph D. Derogatis and floW Home Products, a competitor, citing alleged trademark infringement, breach of contract and unfair competition.
Former police officer claims discrimination by city
PHILADELPHIA — A former police officer is suing the City of Philadelphia, citing alleged discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Woman claims wrongful termination by former employer
PHILADELPHIA — An African-American woman is suing Special People in Northeast Inc., a former employer, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man accused former employer of age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A 64-year-old Delaware man is suing a Florida-based multinational corporation, citing alleged age discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
With first trials on the horizon, value of Philly Xarelto claims uncertain
PHILADELPHIA - It might be more than a year from now, but litigation centered on the blood thinner Xarelto could eventually come to trial in Philadelphia courtrooms – and one attorney says the thousands of cases filed over the similar drug Pradaxa may serve as a guide to the value of those claims.
School district accused of retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Coatesville Area School District and Superintendent Cathy Taschner, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Woman claims discrimination by former employer
PHILADELPHIA — An African-American woman is suing St. Lukes Physician Group, Inc., a former employer, citing alleged racial discrimination, disparate treatment and wrongful termination.
Man claims retaliation, wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Norfolk Southern Corp., his former employer, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.