News from 2018
Penndel man sues the maker of his couch for apartment fire; Landlord blames the man's cigarette
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man is suing the manufacturers of his upholstery, claiming its defective design and lack of fire-retardant barriers led to him suffering burns on one-third of his body in an apartment fire nearly three years ago.
Woman says she fell getting into disabled persons vehicle, lost her toes as a result
PHILADELPHIA – New litigation filed in state court centers on a Philadelphia woman who violently fell when entering a disabled persons transport vehicle, was injured and subsequently had to have more than one of her toes amputated.
Machine maker wants lawsuit over leg caught in winding machine moved to Lancaster Co.
PHILADELPHIA – A man whose leg allegedly was struck by and ripped into the rotating blades of a package winding machine on the job has sued the device’s manufacturer for legal damages related to those injuries.
Transgender inmate sues Delaware County, says she was raped by cellmate
PHILADELPHIA — A transgender inmate is suing a correctional facility and its officers, citing alleged failure to protect.
Court grants Plain Green CEO's request to quash Think Finance subpoena in tussle with state AG
PHILADELPHIA – Plain Green LLC and former CEO Joel Rosette will not be required to testify in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro against Think Finance LLC, according to an opinion issued Sept. 26 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Judge rules against convicts who want their driver's licenses back
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit filed by a potential class of Pennsylvania residents who have had their driver’s licenses suspended because of convictions on drug charges that did not involve a violation of traffic laws, according to an opinion issued on Sept. 25.
Judge deciding whether SEPTA can refuse to put political ads on buses
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied the Center for Investigative Reporting’s request for an injunction that would prohibit the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority from setting certain restrictions on advertising placed on its buses, according to a ruling issued on Sept. 25.
Practice administrator sues Reading Pediatrics for age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A practice administrator is suing Reading Pediatrics Inc., a professional corporation, citing alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Lawsuit: Street race ends with both cars crashed into woman's house while she slept
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Seth Hannah, Anthony Staffilino, Deborah Lorenze, Joseph M. Staffilino II and Brenda Lee Staffilino, vehicle owners and drivers, citing alleged negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Electrical technician alleges age discrimination by FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co.
PITTSBURGH — An electrical technician is suing FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co., his employer, citing alleged age discrimination.
Man claims he was defrauded by Iron Bull Interiors
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania man is suing Graham R. McCollum, John R. McCollum, Regina McCollum, Iron Bull Interiors LLC, Fairbanks Holding Co. Inc., and W.F. Cody Corp., citing alleged fraud, conversion, conspiracy and unjust enrichment.
EEOC sues Bisconti Farms for its handling of sexual harassment charge
PHILADELPHIA — A government agency is suing Bisconti Farms Inc., a local business, citing alleged discrimination and hostile work environment.
iPhone 6 user claims she was burned when phone exploded, sues Apple
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing T-Mobile Store, Asurion Insurance Co., Apple Inc. and others, citing alleged negligence.
Night vision device manufacturer sues reseller for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A manufacturer is suing U.S. Night Vision Corp., a reseller, citing alleged breach of contract.
Gambler sues Harrah's, says he slipped and fell near the bathroom
MEDIA — A business invitee is suing Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack and others, citing alleged negligence.
Mother's claims against her lawyers in medical malpractice case dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – Claims filed by a minor’s mother against five attorneys who worked on the daughter’s medical malpractice case were dismissed in a Sept. 25 opinion issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Court: ADHD didn't cause Penncrest High student's attack on classmate
On Sept. 17, Judge Berle Schiller of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania agreed with a hearing officer's ruling that a Rose Tree Media School District student’s attack on a classmate wasn’t a result of his disability.
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Bucks County litigants claim law firm mishandled million-dollar estate, committed malpractice
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County couple claim the estate distribution process of the husband's deceased brother was performed incorrectly by the attorney they retained, leading to a number of financial losses.
Plaintiff says City of Philadelphia's lack of timely repairs to pothole caused her injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A couple are pursuing legal damages against the City of Philadelphia for its alleged negligence in not timely repairing a pothole on 2nd Street, one that is said to have caused serious injuries to the wife.
Supermarket's mechanized dock plate injures plaintiff, suit alleges
PHILADELPHIA – A man allegedly injured by a motorized and mechanized dock plate at a Giant grocery store has, along with his spouse, launched litigation against the supermarket chain for negligence-related injuries.