News from April 2022
Restaurant patron claims she was run over in parking lot after altercation
MEDIA — A restaurant in Chester is facing a negligence lawsuit after a customer allegedly suffered injuries in an altercation and then was run over in the parking lot by another patron.
Suit: City of Philadelphia police officers illegally detained, searched minor
PHILADELPHIA — Two City of Philadelphia police officers are being accused of illegally searching and detaining a minor without probable cause. X.J., a minor, by his parent and natural guardian, Yesinia Negron filed a complaint April 5 in the U.S.
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney’s Proposed Budget, In Brief
Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney’s Proposed Budget, In Brief.
Citing jurisdiction, Pa. publisher wants class action suit from comic creators thrown out
HARRISBURG – For jurisdictional and other reasons, a Pennsylvania publisher is seeking to dismiss class action claims from more than three dozen comic creators who alleged that the organization showed a lack of communication, statements, marketing, changed publishing plans and failed to pay them.
Delco man refutes landscaper's disavowal of liability, says negligence led to mother's death
MEDIA – A Delaware County man continues to reiterate claims against the owners and operators of the condominium complex where his late mother lived, alleging a fall she suffered on their property caused injuries whose repairs later led to her death.
For second time, Giant Eagle wants sanctions imposed on plaintiffs who sued over COVID-19 mask usage
PITTSBURGH – For the second time, defense counsel for Giant Eagle grocery stores is seeking sanctions to be levied against several plaintiffs claiming their disabilities prevent them from wearing face coverings in stores during the coronavirus pandemic, claiming they’ve evaded proper discovery procedures and engaged in misconduct.
Estate of deceased man tasered by Pittsburgh police after alleged bicycle theft sues officers involved
PITTSBURGH – The estate of a deceased man, who was tasered nine times by a Pittsburgh police officer due to being initially considered a suspect in a bicycle theft and who later died from his injuries, is now suing the City of Pittsburgh and the officers involved in the incident.
Chester charter school tries to dismiss lawsuit over 2015 sexual assault on school bus
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester-based charter school has reiterated its desire to dismiss litigation from a local woman who alleged that the school bus sexual assault she endured as a middle school student was the fault of her school, who disregarded the alleged assailant’s history of prior assaults and violated her constitutional rights in the process.
Lawsuit says worker in Phila. Medical Examiner's Office forced to lift dead bodies despite injury
PHILADELPHIA — A former Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office employee claims she faced retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Former hospice facility executive director claims age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former executive director of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care claims he faced age discrimination.
How to Begin the ESG Journey if You Are In-House on April 19, 2022
How to Begin the ESG Journey if You Are In-House on April 19, 2022.
Plaintiff alleging construction firm pierced gas main, caused mother's death wants to add gas company as defendant
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that a local contractor’s negligence in piercing an underground gas main and failing to report the subsequent leak led to the death of her mother from exposure to the gas, seeks to add the natural gas company in question.
Defendants wants case over unpaid legal fees of $229K sent to N.J. federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey couple accused of non-payment of more than $229,000 in legal fees from a Philadelphia law firm, have motioned to transfer the case to federal court in the Garden State, based on a theory of improper venue.
Law firm wants plaintiff alleging discriminatory treatment to be sanctioned
ALLENTOWN – For not responding to associated discovery requests, a Philadelphia law firm insists that sanctions be levied upon its former officer manager, a woman of Hispanic origin who alleged that she and a fellow co-worker were discriminated against during their tenure because of their ethnic background.
The Gap looking to consolidate lawsuits over alleged wrongful arrests of Black women for shoplifting
HARRISBURG – The Gap is looking to consolidate separate lawsuits concerning the same incident, where several Derry Township police officers allegedly committed wrongful arrest and process by profiling and taking into custody Black women shopping at the store for supposed theft, before later releasing them when it was learned that they had in fact committed no crime.
Shoppers who were trampled during escape from Park City Mall shooting sue mall and security firm
LANCASTER – A pair of shoppers at the Park City Mall who survived a shooting incident last October, but who were also trampled in the panic which ensued when the gun discharged inside the mall, have brought suit against the mall and its security company.
Trial approaches as Honeywell claims asbestos trust is giving away money; Trust wants to lead off
ERIE, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Honeywell should have to bat second in an upcoming trial as it seeks to prove those in charge of doling out asbestos money are making it rain on plaintiffs lawyers.
Paul Lancaster Adams Named as a Lawdragon Legend of the 500
Paul Lancaster Adams Named as a Lawdragon Legend of the 500.
Girls' basketball player alleges retaliation after reporting sexual assault
PITTSBURGH – A 16-year-old student and girls’ basketball player at Trinity High School contends she was the target of retaliation from school district officials, after she reported allegations of a sexual assault committed against another student by a member of the boys’ basketball team.
Chaplain who said she was discriminated against due to stomach condition settles with Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A chaplain with a gastrointestinal condition has settled litigation claiming she was discriminated against in her workplace because of that very same condition.