Lawsuits
Philly Courts Buried Beneath Mountains of Lawsuits
Back in 2009, the Philadelphia court system was facing budget cuts, so a judge propositioned potential plaintiffs to bring their lawsuits (and filing fees) to […]
Penn, “Skulls” Frat Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The parents of a student who died after a fall at a New Year’s party Penn’s Phi Kappa Sigma house have named the fraternity and […]
Penn State Taps Guy Who Ran 9/11 Victim Fund to Settle Claims With Sandusky Victims
Ken Feinberg—the lawyer that handled the 9/11 victim fund and wrote the book Who Gets What: Fair Compensation after Tragedy and Financial Upheaval—has apparently been […]
TGI Friday’s Blames Other Bar for Officer’s Death
Officer Brian Lorenzo was killed, authorities say, by a drunk driver, John Leck Jr., going the wrong way on I-95 after drinking at a TGI […]
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 […]