Lawsuits
Philly’s Larry Cooper Tried to Stop a Robbery. He Went to Jail Instead. A Court Says That’s OK.
Larry Cooper isn’t just an innocent man — the Philadelphia man is a Good Samaritan. That, at least, is what a federal appeals court says. But […]
Dad Sues White Dog Cafe for Sexual Harassment on Behalf of Late Daughter
The White Dog Cafe always seemed like one of the more progressive restaurants in the Philadelphia area. Its founder, Judy Wicks, built a reputation around […]
British Parliament Member Sues Philly Art Dealer Nicky Isen Over Warhol Paintings [UPDATED]
UPDATE 2/22/2016: British Parliament member Nadhim Zahawi has withdrawn his lawsuit against Philadelphia gallery owner Nathan “Nicky” Isen. ORIGINAL: The transactions of prominent Philadelphia gallery […]
Here’s a Philly Man’s Lawsuit Against Empire Creator Lee Daniels
A Philly man is suing Lee Daniels, the creator of the Fox show Empire, saying Daniels took the idea for the show from him. Clayton […]
Is Walmart Responsible for This Young Mother’s Murder?
Francine Ramos, Trevor Gray and Edward Ketrow were all gunned down and killed last July 5th, allegedly by three men on a random shooting spree […]
Woman Says Amazon Fired Her Because of Pregnancy
A former employee of Amazon’s Lehigh County distribution center is suing the company, saying she was fired because the company wouldn’t accommodate her pregnancy. Cathleen […]
Here’s the Latest Lawsuit Against Kathleen Kane
Another day, another set of problems for Attorney General Kathleen Kane. This time, it’s a federal lawsuit by two agents of the office — Michael […]
Dad: Penn State Frat’s Hazing Led to Son’s Suicide
A family that says hazing caused their son to take his own life is suing Penn State Altoona and the now-suspended fraternity they claim is […]
Here’s the Countersuit Bill Cosby Just Filed Against Seven of His Accusers
Actor/comedian/educator/philanthropist Bill Cosby, his reputation in tatters due to repeated allegations of sexual assault, has taken a step to try to repair that reputation today. […]
Wilt Chamberlain’s High School Coach Sues Video Companies Over Documentary
Back in the early 1950s, Wilt Chamberlain was just beginning his meteoric rise to fame, starting out as a varsity basketball player for West Philadelphia’s […]
Former String Theory Charter Schools Superintendent Sues for Discrimination
In 2012, the readers of the South Philly Review chose Gail Avicolli from the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (PPACS) as the “Best Principal in […]
Wawa Lawsuit May Lead to Prison for “Wawa Curry” Owner
Updated on Wednesday, December 2nd: Owner Yogi Patel says he received an extension on the contempt order, and will have the changes made by next […]
Porn Star Sues Josh Duggar for Alleged Assault in Philadelphia
In a lawsuit filed today in Philadelphia, adult actress Danica Dillon alleges that she “felt as if she were being raped” by Josh Duggar after […]
Massive Lawsuit Filed Against AG Kathleen Kane, Daily News
A group of former prosecutors involved in the Pennsylvania porngate scandal have sued Pennsylvania attorney general Kathleen Kane, Philadelphia Media Network — as well as […]
Trans Man Sues Giant, Says Store Tried to Force Him to Wear Bosomy Female Uniform
Sam Melrath is a 22-year-old transgender man from Northeast Philadelphia, and he is suing the Giant Food Store on Huntingdon Pike in Huntingdon Valley, accusing […]