News from 2018
Construction company says Philadelphia Municipal Authority owes it more than $2.5 million
PHILADELPHIA — A construction company is suing Philadelphia city officials, citing breach of contract.
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Student's mother sues Mount Carmel schools after daughter allegedly burned in chemistry class
SCRANTON — A mother is suing a school district and its officers, citing alleged failure to protect and negligence.
Superior Court concurs with trial court’s judgment in breach of contract case
HARRISBURG -- The Superior Court of Pennsylvania agrees with a trial court’s judgment on the pleadings in an alleged breach of contract case.
Federal judge says Philadelphia's retention of car-charging stations may be unjust
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled that the City of Philadelphia may have been unjustly enriched by resident’s installation of curbside EV chargers.
Philadelphia lands at No. 6 on American Tort Reform Association's annual “Judicial Hellholes” report
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Brotherly Love may have added its first Super Bowl trophy to its list of accolades this year, but a second distinction Philadelphia received in 2018 was another prominent placement on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual list of “Judicial Hellholes.”
Action against Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Convention Center dismissed through Judgment of Non Pros
PHILADELPHIA – According to Court records, a lawsuit initiated by a Philadelphia woman versus the Radisson Hotel and Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia was dismissed for a failure to prosecute.
Japanese chemical company says jurisdiction over it doesn't exist in wrongful death case
PHILADELPHIA – The spouse of a Berks County woman who died from complications related to beryllium disease is suing the manufacturing entities supposedly responsible for her chemical exposure, while one of them, a Japanese corporation, maintains it is not subject to legal jurisdiction in Pennsylvania.
Germantown fitness center claimed drowned man died as a result of his own negligence, opposes wrongful death lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a young man who drowned in a fitness center swimming pool in the Germantown section of Philadelphia last summer is now suing the center for charges of survival and wrongful death, though it claims the man’s death was the result of his own negligence.
EPA settles with West Chester home improvement company for alleged lead paint violations for $17.5K
PHILADELPHIA – A West Chester-based home improvement company has been ordered to pay a $17,500 penalty in order to resolve alleged violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Pedestrian sues Chester Water Authority over slip, fall
MEDIA — A pedestrian is suing the controller of a work site after she allegedly slipped and fell while exiting her home.
Man alleges glass shard found in Boars Head blue cheese
MEDIA — A consumer claims he bit into a piece of glass while eating Boars Head blue cheese.
Business owner sues Daniels Discount Hardware for alleged negligence
PITTSBURGH — A business owner is suing Daniels Discount Hardware, an appliance dealer, citing alleged nuisance and negligence.
Westinghouse claims former executive has breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A freight car and locomotive product supplier is suing Richard Mark Cox, its former executive vice president of corporate development, citing alleged breach of contract.
Estate administrator sues Sunrise Senior Living for alleged negligence
MEDIA — An estate administrator is suing Newtown Square Assisted Living LLC and Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc., nursing home facility operators, citing alleged professional negligence.
Goodea Construction Co. sued for alleged breach of indemnity agreement
ERIE — An insurance company is suing a host of construction contractors, citing alleged breach of an indemnity agreement.
Deployed service member sues McKamish for alleged workplace discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania man is suing his former employers, citing alleged discrimination and violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Pennsylvania Military Affairs Act.
Woman says she was wrongfully accused of robbing an AT&T store
SCRANTON — A Blakeslee, Pennsylvania resident is suing a police officer, citing alleged assault and violation of civil rights.
Property owners sue PECO Energy Co. in wake of fire
MEDIA — Property owners are suing a tenant and gas servicer of the property, citing alleged negligence.
Fired driver sues Liberation House, citing disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former driver is suing Liberation House LLC, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Parents claim Rose Tree Media School District violated ADA
PHILADELPHIA — Parents and their minor child are suing Borough of Media, Rose Tree Media School District and others, citing alleged assault, battery, civil conspiracy, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, intentional infliction of emotional distress, liability and negligence.