News from September 2018
DECHERT LLP: Two Dechert Partners Honored as Winning Litigators by National Law Journal
Dechert LLP partners Steven Bizar and Christine Levin have been named as ‘Winning Litigators’ in a highly competitive annual contest run by The National Law Journal.
ECKERT SEAMAN CHERIN & MELLOT: Eckert Seamans welcomes Thomas E. Sanchez to Pittsburgh office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associate Thomas E. Sanchez back to the firm’s Pittsburgh office and Litigation Division.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Welcomes New Consumer Finance Associate in Philadelphia
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Debra Djupman Warring has joined the Firm’s Philadelphia office as an associate in the Consumer Finance Litigation group, which welcomed Brian P.
RICO class action targets lending service owned by Kashia Band of Pomo Indians
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Derrick J. Franklin, Alyssa Franklin, Reno Keoni Franklin, Dino Franklin Jr. and Brandon Wilder, employees of Kashia Services, citing alleged violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Lawsuit against Callaway Gardens: Child was hurt in tubing accident
PHILADELPHIA — A child and her mother are suing Callaway Gardens Resort, Inc. and Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, an outdoor resort, citing alleging negligence after the child allegedly suffered serious injuries in a tubing accident on the water.
Treatment of woman at Pike County Family Health the subject of lawsuit against U.S. DHHS
SCRANTON — A couple are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, alleging negligent care of the wife at Pike County Family Health.
Employee accuses Pennsylvania Corrections Department of ADA violation
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Xerox sued by Pa. company over printing press agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Xerox Corp., citing alleged breach of contract and misrepresentation and concealment.
Parents of man allegedly killed by Pontiac's defective airbag sue GM and auto dealership
PHILADELPHIA – The parents of a man allegedly killed by a Pontiac Grand Prix’s defective airbag in a fiery automobile collision nearly two years have filed suit against both manufacturer General Motors and the dealership who sold the car.
Construction site accident victim seeks damages, defendants say case is in wrong venue
PHILADELPHIA – A man who suffered permanent spinal injuries on a construction site in Devon is seeking damages for those same injuries and for the defendant companies he feels are responsible to be held accountable, as the defendants simultaneously believe that his claims are in the wrong forum.
Case of chemist who allegedly fell at Philadelphia café headed to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – A retired chemist who says he suffered facial injuries and broken ribs at a Philadelphia café will participate in an arbitration hearing related to the disposition of his case.
Train engineer who alleged Amtrak violated FELA settles case
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey train engineer who claimed Amtrak violated federal laws by not providing him with a safe work environment before he was injured has settled with the transportation company, according to court records.
Woman sues A&E Realty claiming electric shock injuries from faulty appliance
PHILADELPHIA — Darlene Horn filed a complaint on July 26, in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, against A & E Realty Group, alleging that the premises controller failed to ensure that its premises did not present any danger to the public.
Case of temp allegedly maimed in Estee Lauder facility now being contested in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A temp worker who claimed to have been maimed by a faulty paper cushioning machine in the shipping facility where she worked is now facing off against Estee Lauder cosmetics in federal court.
ShopRite customer sues, claims she was injured by a roll of plastic bags; Arbitration hearing scheduled
PHILADELPHIA – An arbitration session has been slated in the matter of a woman who allegedly suffered a number of serious injuries after being hit by a roll of plastic bags at a ShopRite supermarket in Philadelphia.
Proceedings continue in case of pipefitter who said NJ Transit committed FELA violations
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a New Jersey Transit train pipefitter who charged his employer with violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) when it allegedly permitted conditions which gave him severe shoulder injuries will be heard in a Philadelphia courtroom next year.
Court favors Pennsylvania School Boards Association in First Amendment lawsuit
Defendant Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s (PSBA) motion for summary judgment in a First Amendment lawsuit has been granted.
Court rules in favor of West Chester homeowner’s association sued by woman who slipped on fallen branches
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a ruling relieving Indian King Residents Association (IKRA) of liability for a resident’s injuries.
Law firm Lewis Brisbois says Ind. company hasn't paid $170K tab
PHILADELPHIA — A legal service provider is suing Medical Informatics Engineering Inc. of Indiana, citing alleged breach of written engagement and unjust enrichment.
Case of woman burned by Dunkin' Donuts coffee cup headed to trial next year
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who claims to have been burned by a cup of hot coffee she purchased at a North Philadelphia Dunkin’ Donuts will see her case reach a state-level courtroom next year.