News from October 2015
Plaintiffs in dental firm fraud case withdraw motion for preliminary injunction
The plaintiffs in a pending dental firm fraud case have withdrawn their motion for a preliminary injunction to be levied against the defendants.
Defendants want return of $13K in allegedly overpaid judgment funds
A defendant in a banking debt case wants the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to note the payment of the judgment, and assist in the return of funds they believe were overpaid.
Defense counsel wants venue transfer, plaintiffs seeking to add outside counsel in circumcision defect case
Motions for preliminary objections and pro hac vice admissions for counsel are on the table in a product liability case, centered on a young boy who allegedly suffered permanent injuries during a circumcision procedure.
Objections for venue transfer filed in chair lift negligence case
A number of preliminary objections relating to venue and claim sufficiency are pending in the case of a plaintiff allegedly injured by a malfunctioning chair lift.
Funeral home sued for outstanding lease fees opposes writ of execution
A Philadelphia funeral home seeks to intervene from a writ of execution placed on its bank account.
Occupant avoids eviction from property sold at Sheriff's Sale, for now
The occupant of a city residence transacted in a Sheriff’s Office sale won a motion to open judgment and stay possession of the property, as the future ownership of the location remains to be decided.
Attorney suing Stroudsburg school district in bullying case says damages tough to calculate
The parents of a Stroudsburg Junior High School student are blaming the school district for the alleged bullying of their son, though their attorney admits it will be hard to calculate potential damages.
7-Eleven sued over alleged employment discrimination
A Cranberry man is suing a national convenience store over claims of employment discrimination.
Injured customer sues Wal-Mart over fallen grapes
A Dauphin County woman is suing a large U.S. retail company on charges of premises negligence regarding a slip-and-fall accident in one of its Pennsylvania outlets which allegedly resulted in broken bones.
Woman claims she was terminated after complaining of sexual harassment
A Hanover woman has cited her former employer for engaging in unlawful employment practices.
Couple sues Progressive over unpaid uninsured policy benefits
A North Carolina couple are suing their car insurance provider for allegedly failing to compensate them for injuries suffered in a 2010 car accident.
Ex-Staples employee sues, alleging racial, gender discrimination
A former employee at Staples is suing the office supply chain over claims that she was fired shortly after disclosing she was going to report, for a second time, a manager who had been making several racial and sexual derogatory comments about black and female employees.
Shareholders in printing company sue former partners, alleging financial impropriety
Plaintiffs in a contract dispute matter are seeking to prevent the transfer of equipment and financial records they need to prove their case through a preliminary injunction and accompanying court order.
Lawsuit claims Barnes & Noble knowingly sold defective Nook chargers
A class action lawsuit claims that The Barnes & Noble Co. knowingly sold Nook ereaders with defective charging devices, rendering the tablets useless.
Paralegal sues Edgar Snyder and Associates over allegedly violating FMLA
A Pittsburgh paralegal has sued her employer claiming that she unlawfully lost her job when she requested a leave of absence to undergo a hysterectomy.
Man sues Pallet Express over claims of termination over work-related shoulder injury
An Easton man is suing his former employer over claims that he was fired after suffering a shoulder injury while at work.
Employee claims Este Tux Inc. used unlawful tactics to avoid paying overtime
A Moscow woman is alleging that her employers used unlawful tactics in order to avoid paying overtime hours.
Beneficiaries sue trustees for $400K in allegedly unpaid settlement funds
A Pittsburgh woman and a Washington, D.C., man have filed a lawsuit to claim settlement funds from a revocable trust.
Patent expert: No simple way to ensure companies aren't infringing patents
One patent law expert tells the Pennsylvania Record, there’s no real way for companies to ensure they’re not infringing upon anyone else’s patent; often companies find out by receiving a cease and desist letter, or legal filings.
Pipeslot Inc. sues for return of pipe molds
A Monroe County company that that makes patented pipe inserts is suing its long-time manufacturing partner for the return, transfer and delivery of its some molds.