News from July 2018
Couple claims Wal-Mart failed to keep Coca-Cola refrigerator safe
PHILADELPHIA — A couple is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP and Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc., citing alleged negligence.
Couple claims Fieldbrook, Giant Eagle sold contaminated ice cream bars
PITTSBURGH — A couple is suing Fieldbrook Foods Corp. and Giant Eagle Inc., citing alleged breach of implied warranty and strict liability.
Tax collector balks at Manheim Township School District procedures
LANCASTER — A tax collector is suing Manheim Township School District, citing an alleged violation of the Local Tax Collection Law (LTCL).
Uno Pizzeria accused of serving bacteria-laden chicken salad
MEDIA - Three individuals are suing Uno Pizzeria & Grill and TJB of Newtown Square LLC, citing alleged breach of implied warranty of merchantability, loss of consortium, negligence and strict liability.
Pedestrian blames Newtown Township, PennDOT, Delaware County for fall
MEDIA — A pedestrian is suing the Township of Newtown, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Delaware County and Daniel Fledderman and Colleen Fledderman, citing alleged failure to warn, liability, and negligence.
Dental Imaging claims Global Industrial changed product without consent
PITTSBURGH — A dental equipment provider is suing parts manufacturer and supplier Global Industrial Components Inc., citing alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Op-Ed: Leave Pittsburgh's animal handling law in place
In filing suit against the city of Pittsburgh to fight regulations that protect animals, the Syria Shriners are not only squandering money, they are swimming against the tide of public opinion against exploiting animals in circuses.
Dismissal status of Pittsburgh financial mismanagement lawsuit against Morgan Stanley amended by Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit modified the dismissal status of a lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed finance giant Morgan Stanley mismanaged her accounts and withheld information from her as to same based on its absence of prejudice.
Former NFL player's son who brought post-mortem CTE claim denied portion of concussion settlement
PHILADELPHIA – The son of a former NFL player who applied for a monetary award in the NFL Concussion Litigation’s settlement award program due to his late father’s “Death with CTE” diagnosis has had that claim rejected by a federal court in Philadelphia.
Lawsuit that says CoreLogic falsely labeled man as a sex offender is heading out of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Per judicial order, an action brought by a man who said he was incorrectly labeled as a sex offender and denied employment is being transferred from a Pennsylvania federal court to one in Delaware for further proceedings.
Couple blames 420 Brierly, Amo Management for fall at apartment complex
PITTSBURGH — A couple is suing the owners of an apartment complex, alleging negligent supervision.
Former employee accuses Everyday Adoption Center of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia, which does business as Everyday Adoption Center, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Camelbeach Mountain guest blames park operators for hand injury
SCRANTON — A park guest is suing Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark and Camelback Resort LLC, claiming that the defendants did not take sufficient measures to prevent injuries at their facility.
Patient claims Crisis Center at Crozer's negligence led to unwanted encounter
MEDIA - A patient is suing Prospect CCMC LLC, doing business as Crisis Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and related entities, citing alleged negligent supervision.
Staffing Plus racial discrimination lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge granted Staffing Plus Inc.'s motion to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former independent contractor, according to an opinion filed June 20 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Federal judge allows First Amendment case against Pennsylvania School Boards Association to continue
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge declined a request to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and the board members that alleges retaliation against the plaintiffs for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Pa. Supreme Court to consider statute of limitations in Risperdal cases
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided Thursday it would hear an appeal on the statute of limitations connected to two lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, a move that could have lasting ramifications for more than 6,000 fellow cases currently pending in Philadelphia.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Shapiro Announces 15 Arrests in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Sweep
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced felony Medicaid fraud charges against 15 people in seven counties across Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: CASE UPDATE: Clarion Woman Sentenced to 9-18 Years in Prison for Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that a Clarion County woman was sentenced to 9 to 18 years in prison for her role in delivering fentanyl to a man who later died of an overdose.
KATHERINE L. NIVEN & ASSOCIATES: Former Philadelphia Waitress Gets $3 Million For Customer Assault
While the media has focused its #MeToo coverage largely on celebrities, most women who suffer sexual harassment in the workplace are in less glamorous jobs. Women in service industries often must fight off the advances not only of managers and co-workers, but customers in various stages of intoxication.