The states which seem most inimical toward subrogation rights always seem to be struggling with themselves, contorting legislation and case decisions in an inexplicable effort to destroy one of the most effective means society has for holding down insurance premiums …
A federal judge has denied an attorney’s bid for a liability finding in a civil suit over the arrest of nearly two dozen people on drug charges at an outdoor music festival in western Pennsylvania three years ago. The (Uniontown) …
Governor Tom Corbett announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration approved his request to declare Montgomery County a disaster area after a devastating fire in Cheltenham Township destroyed dozens of homes in a 55-unit condominium complex earlier this month. Small …
Eight more priest-abuse lawsuits were filed Tuesday against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its priests, including a jailed Roman Catholic monsignor who now says he was convicted following a sham abuse plea by a co-defendant former priest. The civil lawsuits …
Penn State already faces four lawsuits over the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal, and at least 20 people with potential claims have already surfaced. It’s unclear how many will press claims against Penn State or whether more will surface. …
An ownership dispute over a 1960 Corvette that participated in a famous sports car race in France is fueling a pair of lawsuits. Tampa, Fla., resident Dan Mathis Jr. has been battling with a company that puts on car shows …
When Donald Yost tried to refinance his home about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh in January, he met a roadblock. It wasn’t his credit score – he had a solid rating – or the appraisal he’d paid almost $500 for …
The former head of dog law enforcement in Pennsylvania is suing an animal rescue agency among others, claiming defamation led to her losing her job. Jessie L. Smith is suing Chester County-based Main Line Animal Rescue, a blogger and two …
Pennsylvania’s liquor sales agency says certain types of tequila are subject to a voluntary recall because glass particles may be inside the bottles. There are no reports of injuries. The Liquor Control Board said Friday the recall involves the 1800 …
Several recent court case decisions in Pennsylvania could impact the way workers’ compensation adjusters handle claims. According to Tony Salvino, chair of the Workers’ Compensation Group at White and Williams’ Philadelphia law office, in an interview with Claims Journal, the …