News from 2018
Man says e-cigarette batteries exploded in his pants pocket and burned his leg
PHILADELPHIA – In a state court lawsuit, a plaintiff argues that he suffered second- and third-degree burns to his left leg after a pair of lithium ion batteries intended to be used to power an e-cigarette lighter exploded in his pants pocket.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Fox Named to BTI’s Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation Honor Roll
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that BTI Consulting has named the firm to its 2019 “Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation Honor Roll” for the fourth consecutive year.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton recognized by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Pennsylvania
Pepper Hamilton was honored at the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Pennsylvania 2018 Annual Meeting, which recognized the volunteers who have made a difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants, as well as successful immigrants and refugees.
MARRONE LAW FIRM LLC: Can You Sue For Medical Malpractice Years After Treatment?
The statute of limitations requires any civil court case, including a medical malpractice lawsuit, to be filed within a predetermined amount of time set by the state in which the case will take place.
State DOT claims no responsibility for Philly sewer drainage cover that allegedly injured plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man injured by an errant sewer drainage cover claims that city’s agencies and state authorities were responsible for creating the conditions leading to his accident, while the state claims no control or responsibility for the accident site.
Lawsuit: Attorney's inaction and professional malpractice led to man's case expiring through statute of limitations
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff accused of physically abusing his mother and facing disciplinary action from the Department of Education, claims his attorney did not properly provide legal representation for him and led his action to be time-barred.
Evangelical Community Hospital seeks to dismiss Jehovah's Witness' discrimination lawsuit
A former employee claims she was passed over for raises, spoken down to and even physically threatened during her work at the hospital.
Cleveland, Akron will try to prove opioid cases without a single bogus prescription
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs in bellwether trials blaming the opioid industry for the nation's addiction crisis have allowed a Monday deadline to pass, apparently without turning over any proof of specific prescriptions that were made in error.
Wegmans Food Markets loses appeal of Workers' Compensation judgment
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a Workers’ Compensation appeal board's ruling awarding disability benefits and the reimbursement of medical expenses for a Wegmans Food Markets Inc. employee who fell in the store after she was finished working for the day, according to an Oct. 10 opinion.
Father sues daycare for not supervising young daughter, who fell and broke her arm
PHILADELPHIA – The father of a preschool-aged girl who allegedly fell and fractured her arm at her daycare center has now taken legal action against the center for injurious negligence.
Lawsuit: Real-life 'Mean Girls' accused of filing false sexual assault claims against high school classmate
PITTSBURGH – A new lawsuit in federal court claims a quintet of “mean girls” conspired to accuse a male classmate of sexual assault on two occasions and subject him to incarceration, before later admitting their accusations were false.
Class action lawsuit filed against Burpee for alleged invasion of privacy
PITTSBURGH — A website visitor has filed a class-action lawsuit against W. Atlee Burpee & Co., d/b/a Burpee, a seed company, citing an alleged violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act and invasion of privacy – intrusion upon seclusion.
Shopper says she fell in Lancaster Tanger Factory Outlet Center parking lot
PHILADELPHIA — A Virginia resident is suing Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., a Pennsylvania foreign corporation, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
The Huddle accuses No Huddle Café of trademark infringement
PITTSBURGH — A restaurant is suing James Thomas, citing alleged common law trademark infringement, unfair competition, and violations of the Pennsylvania Trademark Act.
Consultant sues Illinois laboratory for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A consultant is suing On Target Laboratories LLC, On Target Laboratories Inc., and Martin Low, an Illinois company and its manager, citing alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unjust enrichment.
Investors say biopharmaceutical company violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Trevena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and officials, alleging violation of the Securities Exchange Act.
Passenger sues Greyhound Lines, says he slipped on bus steps
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing First Group America, d/b/a Greyhound Lines Inc., a transportation company, citing alleged negligence.
Medical records coordinator sues former employer for age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A medical records coordinator is suing Citizens Acting Together Can Help Inc., a nonprofit corporation, citing alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Patient sues Crozer Chester Medical Center for alleged negligence
MEDIA — A patient is suing Crozer Chester Medical Center and other health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Federal judge denies Temple University's motion for judgment in $850K discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania district court has denied a motion from Temple University in an age discrimination lawsuit that features a six-figure verdict.