News from 2018
Superior Court affirms $4.5 million award in woman’s lawsuit over lost leg against Temple Hospital
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a $4.5 million award to a woman who sued Temple Hospital and several doctors for failing to diagnose infections after her knee surgery, resulting in the 72-year old woman having her leg amputated above her knee.
Chipotle can't escape former employee's discrimination suit; Company says he was fired for poor performance
On Sept. 20, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s motion for summary judgment on a former employee’s claims the popular eatery discriminated and retaliated against him.
Wrongful death case against ambulance company heads toward trial
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Philadelphia woman who claims an ambulance company’s personnel responsible for attending to her father in a medical emergency caused him fatal injury has been slated for a settlement conference this winter, prior to the case heads to trial next spring.
Philly forklift operator who suffered crushed and amputated left leg sues for damages
PHILADELPHIA – A forklift operator whose leg was crushed at the warehouse where he worked and later required amputation, has sued a number of commercial defendants for legal damages associated with that injury.
Fired gun range employees say they breathed in lead because of poor ventilation
PHILADELPHIA – Former employees of a Philadelphia-based shooting range allege they were fired after filing worker’s compensation injury requests for supposedly suffering respiratory-related injuries, while the range owner says their claims should be barred from state court under the Worker’s Compensation Act.
U.S. claims Versatile Metals continues to release hazardous materials into Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA — The United States of America is suing a scrapyard company for allegedly releasing PCBs into the Delaware River.
Springfield Township School sued by student suspended over Snapchat video
PHILADELPHIA — Parents and their minor child are suing a school and its faculty, citing alleged defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Lawsuit filed after helicopter and power lines get tangled
ERIE — A couple are suing an electrical contractor, citing alleged negligence and loss of consortium.
Trade Secrets Act lawsuit filed against King Tester
PHILADELPHIA — A business owner is suing a corporation, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Billboard operator claims pipeline installers were negligent in severing utility poles, electric line
PITTSBURGH — A billboard operator is suing Energy Transfer Partners LP, Sunuco LP and Tablerock Land Services LLC, pipeline installers, citing alleged negligence.
Laborer claims Edwin's Greenhouse Construction violated ADA, leading to wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A person with a disability is suing Edwin's Greenhouse Construction Inc., a greenhouse contractor, citing alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Restaurant blamed for injuries from customer's fainting episodes
PITTSBURGH — A patron is suing Sienna Mercato LLC, Gemini Holdings Inc., and Daniel Minnicks, restaurant operators, citing alleged negligence.
Damaged mailbox leads to web of litigation
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County resident is suing Zokaites Contracting and Robinson Law Group, citing an alleged wrongful use of proceedings, violations of the Dragonetti Act and civil conspiracy while seeking punitive damages.
Couple lose slip-and-fall case against Williamsport, Lycoming County
On Sept. 21, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a trial court’s ruling that granted the County of Lycoming and the City of Williamsport summary judgments after a husband and wife who sued the city and county failed to prove the local agencies were exempt from governmental immunity.
Allentown couple sue Bed, Bath and Beyond for fall at Christmas Tree Shop
ALLENTOWN — An Allentown couple is suing Bed, Bath and Beyond Inc. and its subsidiary, Christmas Tree Shops Inc., retail store owners, citing alleged negligence.
Mobile Outfitters distributor claims company breached terms of contract
PHILADELPHIA — An agent is suing Mobile Outfitters LLC and Eric Griffin, mobile phones distributors, citing alleged tortious interference with a contract.
Drexel Hill couple sue school district, concessionaire for fall at football game
MEDIA — A Drexel Hill couple are suing Upper Darby School District and Aramark Corp., premises controllers, citing alleged negligence.
Pittsburgh property owner accused of predatory towing practices
PITTSBURGH — Vehicle owners and drivers are suing 101 Kappa Drive Associates No. 1 and Brian Haenze, property owner and towing service provider, citing alleged predatory and illegal towing practices.
Superior Court upholds finding that insurance companies violated consumer protection law
PITTSBURGH - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has rejected an appeal from insurance companies in a case that found they “deceitfully profited” in a business dealing.
Woman's estate files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal 2016 N.J. airplane crash
PHILADELPHIA – The estate of a woman killed in an airplane crash at a Southern New Jersey airport two years ago is pursuing damages against several parties connected to the accident in a wrongful death lawsuit.