News from August 2016
Harrah's blamed for man's fall injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against Harrah's Atlantic City Propco LLC and Harrah's Atlantic City Operating Company LLC, hotel and casino operators, alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man accused of not repaying debt
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing Raymond L. McKnight Sr. a/k/a Raymond L. McKnight a/k/a Raymond McKnight, alleging unpaid debt.
Kraft Heinz says rebate requests were unsupported
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing ACME Food products Company Inc., a New Jersey corporation, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment.
Plaintiffs' attorney says SEPTA hiring decision affects civil and privacy rights, goes against state edict
PHILADELPHIA – The use of background checks in making hiring decisions is facing increased scrutiny, according to the lead plaintiffs’ attorney in Long v. the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
EPA fines manufacturer $7,090 for alleged violations connected to PCBs
PHILADELPHIA – A specialty chemical and emulsion polymer manufacturer received a $7,090 fine for alleged violations of transporting oil containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Man says disability benefits should have continued
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Life Insurance Company of North America and Diebold Inc. Long-Term Disability Plan, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Debt hasn't been repaid, government claims
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Deborah A. Pugsley a/k/a D.A. Pugsley a/k/a Deborah Ann Pugsley, alleging unpaid debt.
Government claims debt wasn't repaid
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing David A. Green, alleging unpaid debt.
Woman says dangers of talc weren't disclosed
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Johnson & Johnson; Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.; Imerys Talc America, Inc., f/k/a Luzenac America, Inc.; Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), f/k/a Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA); John Does/Jane Does 1-30; and unknown businesses and/or corporations 1-50, citing alleged failure to warn and product liability.
Woman accused of failure to repay loan
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Mary T. Beschen a/k/a Mary Beschen, alleging unpaid debt.
Duquesne prof: Professional exile will follow jail time for former Pa. AG Kane
NORRISTOWN - Kathleen Kane, the former attorney general of Pennsylvania who recently resigned after being found guilty of perjury, won't spend much time in prison, but she likely won't be practicing law for a long time - if ever again - a Duquesne University law professor says.
Independent presidential candidate claims Pennsylvania improperly excluded him from ballot
HARRISBURG – An independent presidential candidate from Florida has initiated legal action against a pair of state election officials, claiming they are improperly preventing his name from appearing on ballots for the general election in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Defense counsel persists in attempting to dismiss lawsuit against supermarket company
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has overruled objections from defense counsel for a supermarket management company, who desired a premises liability action against to be dismissed and re-filed in New Jersey.
Vehicle accident case's venue transfer to Cumberland County appealed to Superior Court
PHILADELPHIA – Though an accident case revolving around a pair of tractor-trailers has been sent to Cumberland County, that decision will be contested in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia church exempt from court-imposed sanctions, for now
PHILADELPHIA – Though a Philadelphia religious group is not facing sanctions now, it may in the future if it fails to comply with a judge’s court order to answer interrogatories and satisfy document requests.
Man claims negligence in collision of tractor-trailer, police interceptor
PENNSYLVANIA — A man is suing Hartt Transportation Systems Inc. and Dana A. Wing, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Woman claims wrongful termination after FMLA leave
HARRISBURG — A former employee is suing Cetera Financial Group d/b/a ESSA Investment Services, ESSA Bank and Trust and Gary Olsen, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Labor fund says company hasn't paid contributions
PITTSBURGH — A labor fund is suing Bunting Graphics Inc. a/k/a Bunting Inc., an employer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man says incorrect credit information was reported
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Universal Credit Services LLC and Equifax Information Services LLC, consumer credit reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Driver claims unsecured pallet caused injuries
HARRISBURG — A motorist is suing Granite Construction Northeast Inc. and Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.