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Battle for bathroom in Subway results in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - An altercation in a restaurant bathroom has a West Mifflin man suing Subway and FedEx.
Personal injury lawyers want their COVID tax break from the government
PHILADELPHIA - A Montgomery County law firm says the IRS hasn't paid up for tax breaks promised to businesses that stayed open during the COVID pandemic.
Judge says plaintiff's lawyer in developer's discrimination case didn't violate ethical rules
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has thrown out an affidavit containing a Palmer Township official’s remark describing a developer of Syrian origin as a “terrorist” in civil rights litigation brought by the developer that contended the Township denied him the opportunity to build properties due to his national origin.
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Reminds Homeowners of Their Rights and Warns of “Predatory” Scammers During Hurricane Season
Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a consumer alert warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of home repair or improvement scams as hurricanes begin to impact Pennsylvania.
AG Henry Reaches Settlement Directing Delaware County Burial Monument Company to Fulfill Orders for Dozens of Consumers
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with Blue Moon 2020, LLC, which does business as Wertheimer Monuments, requiring the Delaware County company to fulfill orders for dozens of consumers who purchased burial monuments and markers.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 18
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 18 in the suits below:
Tenant Sues Executor Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Mary Bowen has filed a lawsuit against Louis Angelo Dinafo Jr., executor of Dianne Decocinis' estate for negligence after falling down an unsafe stairwell in her rented home resulting in severe injuries.
Former Employee Sues Major Retailer Over Disability Discrimination
Jordan Nagle has filed a lawsuit against The Home Depot alleging violations under ADA, PHRA, and FMLA due to wrongful termination related to his disability accommodations. The suit seeks substantial damages including back pay and punitive damages.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Grocery Chain
Lynette Miller has filed a lawsuit against The GIANT Company LLC alleging disability discrimination and retaliation after disclosing her Parkinson's disease diagnosis. She seeks compensation for lost wages and emotional distress among other damages.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Medical Supply Company
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Steris Barrier Products Solutions alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination after more than a decade with the company. The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including back pay and damages for emotional distress.
Delivery Worker Sues Homeowner Over Dog Attack Leading To Severe Injuries
A delivery worker has filed a lawsuit against a homeowner for negligence after being attacked by an unrestrained dog on the defendant's property while making a delivery. The plaintiff is seeking over $50,000 in damages for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 17
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 17 in the suits below:
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 16
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 16 in the suits below:
Bridgestone blamed for death of Moon Area High School student
PITTSBURGH - Bridgestone installed bald tires on a car driven by an 18-year-old Moon Area High School student who crashed and died in 2023, a lawsuit says.
Deputy sheriff's assault of prisoner during St. Patrick's celebration leads to lawsuit against Lackawanna Co.
SCRANTON - A man arrested for public intoxication says he was verbally and physically abused by a Lackawanna County deputy sheriff while in jail.
Jewish family in fight with Abington neighbors can post anti-hate signs
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a trial court injunction which initially prevented a Jewish family from erecting lawn signs in their backyard, signs which protested hostile and anti-Semitic behavior they experienced from their neighbors.
Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas: Actions Taken on Aug. 15
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity on Aug. 15 in the suits below:
Longstanding litigation between climate change activists and City of Harrisburg will proceed
HARRISBURG – Litigation between a coalition group of climate change activists wanting to participate in a rally and the City of Harrisburg over alleged constitutional rights violations connected to its event permit process, which had been stayed for nearly two years and was the subject of a defense dismissal motion, will proceed.
More Than 250 Fox Attorneys Selected to the 2025 List of Best Lawyers in America
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce more than 250 firm attorneys have been selected to the list of 2025 “Best Lawyers in America," including 8 attorneys who were listed as “Lawyer of the Year" and 84 attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers' annual "Ones to Watch" issue.