Lawsuits
Philly Man Sues Hooters Over Racial Slur
Kisuk Cha and his girlfriend—both Korean-Americans—went to a Hooters in Queens, New York. They ordered some wings and buffalo shrimp to go. When they got […]
Pennsylvania Is Running Out of Doctors or Something
The Hospital and Healthcare Association of Pennsylvania (a healthcare lobbying group) has cited a new survey and called for legislators to address a looming shortage […]
Comcast Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Labor Violations
A woman has filed a class action lawsuit in Los Angeles on behalf of herself and a “significant number” of other current and former employees […]
Do You Feel Bad for the Guy Who Owns This House?
Last week, Philadelphia entrepreneur Kar Vivekananthan paid a visit to Courtroom 446 in City Hall to respond to a suit the city filed against him […]
Drag-Racer’s Widow Sues South Jersey Speedway for $50 Million
A Brooklyn woman has filed a lawsuit against South Jersey’s Atco Speedway. She’s seeking $50 million for the speedway’s negligence, which she says resulted in […]
Casino Sues Gamblers for Winning While Casino Used Unshuffled Cards
A group of 14 people were playing at a mini baccarat table at the Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City. After a while, the players […]
City Sued in House of Horrors Case
In the summer of 2011, Philly was rocked by the “House of Horrors” case that saw Linda Weston arrested and charged with numerous crimes relating […]
Madonna Sued by Russians
Madonna is sued by Russians after speaking in favor of LGBT rights and the jailed punk band Pussy Riot.
Did Chickie’s & Pete’s Get Pat Croce to Change the Menu at His Key West Restaurant?
Chickie’s & Pete’s—per a recent, confidential out-of-court settlement—will allow “Crabby Fries” in Kill Devil Kills in the Outer Banks to keep its name. Pete Ciarrocchi, […]
Ryan Dunn’s Estate, West Chester Bar Sued by Parents of Dead Passenger
Late Jackass star Ryan Dunn died a little more than a year ago when he got drunk and demolished his car while driving 132 mph […]
Whole Foods Sued for Alleged Discrimination at Philly Store
Whole Foods will have to go to court because the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a lawsuit against the company […]
NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA Sue Jersey to Prevent Sports Betting
The NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA have filed a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey to prevent the legalization of sports gambling in […]
Milton Hershey Offers Admission to HIV+ Student
The Milton Hershey School reversed its decision against admitting HIV-positive students, apologizing and offering the ninth grader at the center of a lawsuit admission to the prestigious boarding school for low-income students in Hershey, PA.
Graphic Artist Sues Yuengling Over Oktoberfest Label
A graphic artist from South Jersey has filed a lawsuit against D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. over the company’s use of a logo the man […]
Jury Finds Philly’s Largest Prison’s Conditions Unconstitutional
A jury in the case of Marcellous Minnick vs. the City of Philadelphia—the first of 500-some similar civil suits—has unanimously found that the conditions at […]