News from 2018
Breach-of-contract verdict for Birdsfoot Golf Club is upheld on appeal
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania on Oct. 10 upheld a jury verdict in a breach-of-contact case involving Lindsay Golf Group Ltd., which does business as Birdsfoot Golf Club, and the E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc.
Flight attendant says she was severely injured by passing Jamba Juice cart inside Philly International Airport
PHILADELPHIA – A flight attendant who alleges she was barreled over by a juice store’s supply cart and seriously injured inside Philadelphia International Airport, is now pursuing damages against the company to which the store belongs.
John Deere: Philadelphia lawsuit over crushed leg is an example of forum-shopping
PHILADELPHIA – The estate representative of a man allegedly crushed by a John Deere-brand front end loader is seeking legal damages as compensation for the leg and spinal injuries he suffered in that accident.
Lawsuit: Man sues for damages after breaking arm and ribs in golf cart accident
PHILADELPHIA – A man who allegedly sustained a broken arm and ribs while riding in a golf cart on the Juniata Golf Course in North Philadelphia claims the club was negligent in creating the conditions that caused the accident.
Milton Hershey School sued over Evangelical activities by former employees claiming religious discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — Former employees are suing a school, citing alleged religious discrimination and wrongful termination.
Woman claims she was wrongfully handcuffed, injured by Philadelphia police officer
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing a police officer, citing alleged breach of duty.
Security guards are suing Pittston schools, claiming violation of civil rights
HARRISBURG — Security officers are suing Pittston Area School District, their former employer, citing alleged violation of civil rights to political patronage/free speech and free association.
Superior Court reverses decision favoring Tuscarora Wayne Insurance in coverage dispute over fire
HARRISBURG -- The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed a ruling favoring Tuscarora Wayne Insurance Co. TWIC, which says part of its contract with Hebron Inc. excused it from liability for certain accidents.
Superior Court vacates wrongful termination order favoring former Myers Coach employee
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania threw out a $2,400 ruling entered in favor of a former employee of Myers Coach Lines Inc. and A.J. Myers & Sons Inc. in a wrongful discharge case, according to an opinion entered Oct. 10.
Attorney didn't pursue slip-and-fall before statute of limitations expired, says Delco woman in legal malpractice lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County woman alleges her former attorney committed professional malpractice by not timely prosecuting a premises liability complaint on her behalf, before the relevant statute of limitations expired.
Man says e-cigarette battery ignited in his pants pocket without warning and burned him
PHILADELPHIA – A man who says he was scorched when the power source of his electronic cigarettes, a lithium battery, ignited in his pants pocket without warning has filed a lawsuit against the battery’s manufacturer.
Man says Center City hotel booted him because of epilepsy, service dog
PHILADELPHIA – An epileptic plaintiff alleges he was refused booking at a hotel in Center City, Philadelphia due to his disability and the presence of his needed service dog, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Lawsuit against Nazareth after man's suicide dismissed
PHILADELPHIA - Claims filed against the Borough of Nazareth after a mentally ill resident committed suicide during an encounter with the police have been dropped.
Nursing home sued over treatment of deceased patient
MEDIA — An estate administrator is suing The Residence at Glen Riddle Senior Center and Blue Harbor Senior Living, health care facility operators, citing alleged negligence.
Fired employee sues FedEx Office for alleged discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing FedEx Office & Print Services Inc., citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
FedEx sued over trailer; Man says he fell closing the door
PITTSBURGH — Husband and wife contractors are suing FedEx Custom Critical Inc. and Wabash National Corp., trailer lessee and lessor, citing alleged negligence and strict liability.
Medical equipment distributor is suing individuals in trade secrets lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A medical equipment distributor is suing Gerry W. Whitman, Joshua L. Oderlin, Jason Cavanaugh, Med One Equipment Services and others, citing alleged violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), breach of contract, breach of duty and tortious interference.
Pedestrian sues Borough of Darby after tripping
MEDIA — A pedestrian is suing Borough of Darby, citing alleged negligence.
EEOC argues that Appalachian Wood Products violated ADA requirements
JOHNSTOWN — A governmental agency is suing Appalachian Wood Products Inc., a corporation, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Philadelphia judge allows Allstate to consolidate claims against Electrolux over dryer fires
However, Allstate Insurance Co.’s motions for reconsideration have been rejected by the court.