News from 2018
Tractor trailer owner allegedly injured in cargo spill sues storage facility
PHILADELPHIA — A tractor trailer owner is suing Exide Technologies Inc., citing negligence, after he was allegedly injured in a cargo spill.
Live Nation sued after man allegedly falls outside the Tower Theater
MEDIA — A husband and wife are suing Live Nation and Upper Darby Township after the man allegedly tripped and fell on a curb outside the Tower Theater in Upper Darby.
Lawsuit claims shiatsu massage chair caused man's neck injuries
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife filed a lawsuit against Innovative Vending Solutions LLC, a massage chair distributor, claiming he suffered neck injuries from using the Shiatsu massage chair.
After failure to follow up filing against Radisson Hotel at Valley Forge, lawsuit may be dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia woman versus the Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Convention Center may be dismissed for failure to prosecute.
Legal action against L.A. Fitness filed in Philly court discontinued by plaintiffs before complaint filed
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation filed by a Delaware County couple against gym franchise L.A. Fitness has been discontinued, just two days before a case management conference for an update on the proceedings was scheduled.
Third Circuit: Former Thomas Jefferson University nurse's termination not discriminatory
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has upheld the dismissal of the litigation filed by a former nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, deciding she had not offered sufficient evidence to show her termination was based on racial discrimination.
Pa. court says solar company's Lancaster Co. lawsuit against Md. farm is in wrong jurisdiction
HARRISBURG - Solar energy company Sunlion Energy Systems Inc. did not demonstrate personal jurisdiction over a Maryland family farm it sued over a solar project.
Tunkhannock elementary school principal, fired after a second DUI, loses appeal
HARRISBURG – An appeals court has upheld the firing of a school district employee who served as principal in two elementary schools after his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Centimark Corp. sues former employees and competitor for unfair competition
PITTSBURGH — A roofing company is suing Troy Osborne, Phillip Hammett, Michael Calvin and BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, former employees and competitor, citing alleged fraud, conspiracy and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Delta Medix claims employees breached contract agreement
Delta Medix medical practice sues Geisinger Health and several doctors
Montgomery County resident sues sheriff's office and police officer for alleged civil rights violations
Montgomery County resident sues sheriff's office and police officer for alleged civil rights violations
Home Depot blamed for selling defective air-conditioner
PHILADELPHIA — Two insurance companies are suing Home Depot Inc., doing business as Wilmar, a seller and/or distributor of Airwell Fedders air-conditioning units, citing alleged breach of warranties, negligence, and strict liability.
Allstate sues GE over circuit breaker, seeks $440K
Allstate Insurance is suing General Electric Co., citing alleged breach of warranty, negligence, and product liability.
Court ruling favors Ski Roundtop after it was sued by tuber
HARRISBURG – A couple has lost an appeal to a summary judgment against a ski resort operator due to failure to claim injuries due to negligence.
Litigation filed against McDonald's over Chicken McNuggets containing razorblade coming to Philly courtroom next year
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit filed by a man who says he swallowed a razorblade with his Chicken McNuggets ordered at a local McDonald’s restaurant in nearly three years ago, will be heard in a Philadelphia courtroom next year.
Wrongful death lawsuit against General Motors claiming faulty tires settled
PHILADELPHIA – Negligence-based wrongful death litigation filed against General Motors and a number of other defendants by the mother of a young woman killed in an automobile accident nearly three years ago has been dismissed without prejudice, according to court records.
Federal Circuit Court reverses fee collection by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, cites Pa. attorneys' amicus brief
LANCASTER – Lawyers from firm Barley Snyder who authored an amicus brief on behalf of the American Bar Association, had that same brief cited when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a landmark decision allowing for collection of attorney’s fees by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).
Couple sues U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after alleged failed knee replacement surgery
SCRANTON — A couple is suing the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Dr. Keith Cordischi, government agency, alleging a failed knee replacement surgery has resulted in pain, injury and disfigurement.
Class action lawsuit filed against Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department
Shareholders have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Federal Housing Finance Agency; Melvin I. Watt and the Treasury Department.
Former employee, alleging discrimination, claims PNC Financial Services wrongfully fired him
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing PNC Financial Services Group, a bank holding company, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.