Clancy Boylan News Today

The 33-year-old woman who was beaten unconscious in Center City in February has filed a lawsuit against W Philadelphia and Element Hotel, alleging that they failed to maintain a safe premises and contributed to her assault outside of the buildings. Amelia Corse is seeking $50,000 in damages from Marriott, Chestlen Development and the parents of the seven suspects who have been arrested in connection with the Feb. 23 assault.

A 21-year-old passenger who was injured after his Uber was hit by a SEPTA Regional Rail train on Dec. 21 is suing the transit authority, his Uber driver and Uber itself. Temple student Emile Holland alleges negligence by his Uber driver and accuses SEPTA of failure to repair its crossing signals.