News from 2016
Counselor says motivation for withdrawal from senior center fall case is shielded by attorney-client privilege
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel in a senior center’s slip-and-fall lawsuit has elected to file papers to exit that litigation, for reasons yet to be disclosed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Court overturns decision to reinstate teacher after alleged sexual relationship with former student
LEBANON – The Lebanon County Court has overturned an arbitrator's decision to allow a teacher to continue teaching in a school 10 years after he had a romantic relationship with a student.
Philadelphia teacher's reinstatement serves as reminder for schools to follow termination laws
PHILADELPHIA – A recent Commonwealth Court ruling that reinstated a Philadelphia teacher stands as a clear reminder to school districts of the importance of following the proper employee termination laws and procedures.
Urban Outfitters accused of not accommodating disability
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Urban Outfitters Inc., alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Volvo Trucks North America faces accusation after crash
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit against Volvo Trucks North America Inc. and Nuss Truck and Equipment alleges design defect, negligence and product liability in connection with a crash.
Driver Susan E. Wray accused of negligence in collision
PITTSBURGH — A motorist is suing Susan E. Wray, alleging that the defendant is at fault in a collision.
Worker blames Norfolk Southern, Renzenberger for hand injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A man is blaming his former employer and a contracted firm for an alleged incident in which his fingers were crushed.
Motorist Jodi Lamark accused of failing to keep proper lookout
PITTSBURGH — A couple's lawsuit claims motorist Jodi Lamark is at fault in a collision.
Business claims man didn't pay for produce
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania business is suing David Moore, an individual, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Woman claims Southwest Airlines discriminated against her
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Southwest Airlines, citing alleged retaliation and racial discrimination.
Man claims pre-recorded call violated telephone statutes
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing MMHTC Medwatch Limited a/k/a Medwatch USA a/k/a Medwatchusa.com, a New York business, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Man says attempt to retrieve phone led to collision
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing motorist Alan Wilkins Jr., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Pedestrian seeks compensation after allegedly being hit by delivery truck
PITTSBURGH — A pedestrian is suing Craig Distributing Company, Centre-Craig Distributing and employee Michael P. Custer, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Defense gets punitive damages stricken in crash lawsuit, loses out on other preliminary objections
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel representing a pair of drivers and their place of employment in a motor vehicle accident case has successfully petitioned to strike punitive damages through preliminary objections, but lost out in court on other objections related to improper venue and insufficient pleading of charges.
Philly judge overrules motions for appearance withdrawal and alternative service in grocery fall case
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge overruled motions for withdrawal of appearance and alternative service in a slip-and-fall case connected with the sidewalk outside a Philadelphia grocery market, before later determining parameters for proper and complete service of the complaint in question.
Lawyer objects for venue switch in assisted living facility resident's wrongful death action
PHILADELPHIA – A defense attorney is attempting to switch the venue of a wrongful death and survival action brought by the estate of a former assisted living facility resident, from a Philadelphia court to the Berks County Court of Common Pleas.
Motorist accused of failure to control vehicle
PITTSBURGH — A motorist is suing Ashley Rager and Timothy Swango, driver and vehicle owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Produce buyers accused of failure to pay
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Cindy Kokowski and Brad Kokowski and their business Superior Produce Company, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Business accused of falling behind in taxes
PITTSBURGH — Two public bodies are suing MRG Food LLC, a Pennsylvania business, alleging unpaid tax debt.
Woman blames theater for fall injuries
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Phoenix Theatres Entertainment LLC, a property owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.