News from October 2018
Villanova University sued over its website
PHILADELPHIA — Persons with disabilities have filed a class action lawsuit against Villanova University, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
State Farm claims tree service caused fire, $500,000 in damage
PHILADELPHIA — An insurer is suing Coleman Tree Service LLC, citing breach of contract and negligence.
Woman sues cerebral palsy nonprofit, says she fell off porch
PITTSBURGH — An invitee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, d/b/a Concepts for Community, a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
Guest with disability sues Marriott, says bed was too high
PHILADELPHIA — A guest with a disability is suing Marriott International Inc., citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
On burned couches and retardant lawsuits
He blames an apartment fire on his couch for not being fireproof. His landlord says a lit cigarette was the real problem
Henderson Kitchen receives dismissal of some class-action compensation claims
A motion to dismiss several counts in a class-action suit regarding employee compensation at a Chinese restaurant has been denied in part and granted in part.
Jogger claims Pittsburgh authorities' negligence led to fall, multiple fractures
PITTSBURGH — A jogger is suing Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the City of Pittsburgh, political subdivisions, citing alleged negligence.
Investors claim biopharmaceutical company Travena violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Travena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and its officials, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act.
Consumers sue Scotts Miracle-Gro over EZ Seed, say it doesn't live up to claims
PITTSBURGH — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Inc. and The Scotts Co. LLC, lawn and garden products marketer, claiming false advertising.
Woman claims she was fired because of depressive episode
SCRANTON — An Etters woman is suing a civil engineering firm, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Widow accuses lawyer of trespassing and defamation in Delco lawsuit
MEDIA — An 83-year-old widow is suing a lawyer, citing alleged defamation, invasion of privacy and trespassing.
Truck owner claims he was battered during repossession of his vehicle, sues towing company
PITTSBURGH — A truck owner is suing Credit Acceptance Corp. and United Towing Service LLC, lending institution and towing company, citing alleged violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act, and Uniform Commercial Code; battery; and conversion/trespass to chattels.
Delco couple's lawsuit claims taking Invokana for diabetes caused plaintiff to suffer amputations
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple have launched legal action against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, claiming its Type 2 diabetes treatment medication Invokana failed to contain warnings regarding users being at increased risk for amputations.
Lawsuit: Attorney's non-representation left construction company owner with $63K default judgment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man and his construction company allege their now-disbarred attorney failed to represent them several years ago, and that supposed professional negligence left them responsible for a default judgment of more than $63,000, plus interest.
Man says e-cigarette batteries exploded in his pants pocket and burned his leg
PHILADELPHIA – In a state court lawsuit, a plaintiff argues that he suffered second- and third-degree burns to his left leg after a pair of lithium ion batteries intended to be used to power an e-cigarette lighter exploded in his pants pocket.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Fox Named to BTI’s Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation Honor Roll
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that BTI Consulting has named the firm to its 2019 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation Honor Roll” for the fourth consecutive year.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton recognized by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Pennsylvania
Pepper Hamilton was honored at the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Pennsylvania 2018 Annual Meeting, which recognized the volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants, as well as successful immigrants and refugees.
MARRONE LAW FIRM LLC: Can You Sue For Medical Malpractice Years After Treatment?
The statute of limitations requires any civil court case, including a medical malpractice lawsuit, to be filed within a predetermined amount of time set by the state in which the case will take place.
State DOT claims no responsibility for Philly sewer drainage cover that allegedly injured plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man injured by an errant sewer drainage cover claims that city’s agencies and state authorities were responsible for creating the conditions leading to his accident, while the state claims no control or responsibility for the accident site.
Lawsuit: Attorney's inaction and professional malpractice led to man's case expiring through statute of limitations
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff accused of physically abusing his mother and facing disciplinary action from the Department of Education, claims his attorney did not properly provide legal representation for him and led his action to be time-barred.