News from January 2019
Talc-asbestos lawsuits to stay in Pa. courts because of corporate registration law
PHILADELPHIA – According to the ruling of a federal judge, Pennsylvania courts now have jurisdiction over a talc and asbestos exposure injury case because the defendant followed state law in registering to do business here.
Lawsuit: Developmentally disabled boy subjected to repeated sexual assault in residential care facility
PITTSBURGH – A young man with developmental disabilities whose parents say he was molested at a residential treatment facility for children is suing the institution.
$63K judgment satisfied in construction company's negligence action, court records state
PHILADELPHIA – A judgment in excess of $63,000 levied upon a construction company due to its now-disbarred lawyer’s alleged professional negligence has been satisfied, according to a Philadelphia court’s records.
Claims dismissed in case of plaintiff's daughter who broke arm at daycare
PHILADELPHIA – Claims filed against a daycare center for injurious negligence in the case of a man whose daughter broke her arm at that same daycare, have been dismissed without prejudice, per a mutual agreement from all parties concerned.
Woman sues Pittsburgh apartment complex owner for alleged negligence
PITTSBURGH — A business invitee is suing Sto-Rox Plaza Inc., an apartment complex owner, citing alleged negligence.
Couple sue City of Chester following alleged slip and fall in parking lot
MEDIA — Husband and wife are suing City of Chester, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Laborer sues Amtrak, claiming unsafe work environment
PHILADELPHIA — A laborer is suing National Railroad Passenger Corp., aka Amtrak, a transportation service provider, citing alleged negligence and unsafe work environment.
Principal sues Palmerton school board members for alleged gender discrimination
SCRANTON — An East Norriton couple are suing Palmerton Area School District and other school officials, citing alleged gender discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Student sues Albright College for 'negligent hire' of professor
PHILADELPHIA — A student is suing Albright College and James Gaffney, private college and professor, citing alleged negligence.
Para-transit driver sues SEPTA for alleged discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A para-transit driver is suing Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Eden's Transit LLC and Total Transit Corp., transport companies, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Estate of deceased man sues Arch Telecom, says he was fired for being a recovering drug addict
PHILADELPHIA — A man's estate is suing a telecommunications company, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Jan. 17: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for copyright cases
The following copyright-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Itasca Images LLC vs Horizon Supply Company on Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Itasca Images LLC against Horizon Supply Company on Jan. 17:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for insurance cases
The following insurance-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for product liability cases
The following product liability-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 15: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for copyright cases
The following copyright-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: