News from 2018
Delaware County YMCA sued after alleged fall from bleachers at Beverly Hills Middle School
MEDIA — A daughter and mother are suing Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County and Upper Darby School District, after an alleged fall from the bleachers at Beverly Hills Middle School.
Widower sues Allegheny Co. healthcare providers after wife dies from pneumonia
PITTSBURGH — A widower is suing Allegheny Health Network Allegheny General Hospital, Lana Y. Schumacher M.D., citing alleged professional negligence, after the death of his wife from pneumonia.
Defense says man allegedly hit in face with bottle at bar has only one remedy, the Dram Shop Act
PHILADELPHIA – A New York man who allegedly suffered severe injuries after being struck in the face by a glass-wielding patron inside a Philadelphia nightclub has sued for damages, but defense counsel refutes the suit and says his only remedy is through the Dram Shop Act.
Plaintiff says he was attacked by neighbors' German Shepherds while hanging Christmas lights
PHILADELPHIA – A local man arranging Christmas decorations outside his home last year says his neighbors’ German Shepherd dogs attacked and injured him without provocation, and has filed legal action to recover monetary damages.
Latest Xarelto trial brings sixth consecutive victory for its manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson and Bayer
PHILADELPHIA – Manufacturers of blood-thinning medicine Xarelto have prevailed in a Philadelphia court for the third time and for the sixth time in total, defeating liability claims that the drug caused gastrointestinal bleeding in a plaintiff who was prescribed it.
Calls from debt collector lead to litigation
A debt collector faces a class action lawsuit after allegedly repeatedly calling a Honey Brook man's cellphone.
Employee attacked mother and son in Monroeville Mall, lawsuit says
A Trafford mother and son say a visit to Monroeville Mall ended in injuries and a 911 call.
Restaurant took 20 percent of server's tips, lawsuit claims
A server accuses a local restaurant of unlawfully taking her tips and firing her after she complained.
Inmate sues Department of Corrections after injury
An inmate blames prison officials for a fall that permanently injured him.
Former employee accused of breaching employment contract
A Pittsburgh man faces a lawsuit after violating a severance agreement with his former employers.
Scranton Econo Lodge sued over bedbugs
A visitor from Brooklyn accuses a local motel of allowing an infestation of bedbugs.
Parents of Waynesboro student allege discrimination
The Waynesboro Area School District's decision to place a student in special education classes prompted a recent federal lawsuit.
Pittsburgh resident accuses manufacturer of wrongful termination
A manufacturer of scientific equipment faces allegations of disability discrimination.
Son and mother sue apartment operator for negligence
An apartment complex faces litigation after a glass door broke and sliced a boy's arm.
Pittsburgh resident blames bar for injuries after a brawl
A fight at the Ugly Dog bar in Pittsburgh prompted a recent lawsuit by an injured resident.
Ambit Energy settles $9.3 million class action; $1.4M goes to attorneys
A Pennsylvania woman settled a class action lawsuit against Ambit Energy in a dispute over fees earlier this month.
Muslim woman claims Chipotle fired her after religious discrimination
A chain Mexican restaurant faces allegations of religious discrimination by a former Muslim employee.
Bracey's Supermarket faces lawsuit over alleged retaliation toward pharmacist
A pharmacist accuses a supermarket chain of retaliating against her after she refused to fill an invalid prescription.
Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance files lawsuit alleging defective motor home
WILKES-BARRE — Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance has filed a lawsuit accusing the manufacturer of selling a defective motorhome that malfunctioned, causing a fire.
ECKERT SEAMAN CHERIN & MELLOT: Eckert Seamans welcomes Tara Burns to Harrisburg office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associate Tara A. Burns to the firm’s Harrisburg office and Litigation Division