News from December 2016
Carmeuse Lime and Stone accused of hostile work environment, discrimination
A woman is suing her former workplace supervisor and her former employer, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Former maintenance man blames Republic Services, others for injuries
A former maintenance man for an apartment building alleges he was badly injured as a result of Republic's negligence.
Sullivan Super Service plumbing company accused of not filing borough tax returns
A Pennsylvania municipality and its tax administrator are suing Sullivan Super Service Inc., a Braddock-based plumbing company, alleging failure to file tax returns with the municipality for all or part of six years.
Fort Pitt Classic Cars accused of not living up to agreement
Representatives of a deceased man's estate are suing Fort Pitt Classic Cars LLC, alleging breach of contract, primary estoppel, unjust enrichment, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and negligence.
Henderson Bros. Inc. alleges former employee is unlawfully using confidential information
An Allegheny County insurance company alleges a former employee is using confidential information to solicit the plaintiff's customers.
Union banquet server's claim dismissed by appeals court
PHILADELPHIA – Judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit have found a banquet server’s complaint against his union employer failed to state a proper and sufficient claim, in keeping with the view of the case’s trial court.
Superior Court sides with Bucks County Court ruling in property ejectment case
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently affirmed a granting of summary judgment from the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, in a real estate property ejectment action.
Lawsuit against Usher over 'Bad Girl' doesn't go well for plaintiff, attorney
PHILADELPHIA – Songwriter Daniel Marino sued R&B singer Usher, Sony Entertainment and others for alleged copyright infringement in 2011. Marino says he was not paid his promised royalties for a song he co-wrote, “Bad Girl."
Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems Inc., an Ohio corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman claims union wrongly denied disability benefits after slip-and-fall
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Service Employees International Union Local 32 BJ, District 36, Building Operators Welfare Trust Fund, alleging breach of contract in connection with disability benefits.
Nevada movie production company accused unknown parties of copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A Nevada company is suing John Does 1-8, unknown persons, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Former professor, in prison over child porn, faces civil lawsuit from alleged victims
PITTSBURGH — Three adults, acting on behalf of eight girls allegedly victimized in the production of child pornography, are suing federal prison inmate Kirk Nesset, a former professor at Allegheny College, alleging that he possessed pornography with the victims' images.
Promptu Systems alleges patent infringement by Comcast
PHILADELPHIA — A California corporation is suing Pennsylvania companies Comcast Corporation and Comcast Cable Communications LLC, alleging patent infringement.
Competitive Range Solutions claims defamation by Milford man
HARRISBURG — An Illinois company is suing James Sechrist, a Milford resident, citing alleged defamation.
Concordia of Wexford accused of firing whistleblower
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh d/b/a Concordia of Wexford, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Brightline Construction accused of not making monthly contributions to labor funds
PHILADELPHIA — Labor funds are suing Brightline Construction Inc., an employer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Pa. law firm didn't intimidate or harass plaintiff, Third Circuit Court says
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of federal appellate judges have ruled to affirm the dismissal of a Pottstown woman’s litigation, which claimed a Pennsylvania law firm intimidated and harassed her.
Sixth Risperdal case heard in Philly dismissed by judge
PHILADELPHIA – The first Risperdal lawsuit to see the inside of a Philadelphia courtroom since a landmark $70 million plaintiff verdict in July was recently dismissed just 11 days into trial proceedings.
Guardian Protection Services alleges Louisiana company violated agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing USALARMS LLC, Mary Lynn Miglicco, Thomas L. Miglicco and Gary Hand, a Louisiana corporation and Louisiana residents, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man blames UPMC-Presbyterian, others for allegedly failing to properly evaluate medical situation
PITTSBURGH — A patient is suing UPMC-Presbyterian; doctors Kristen Gruenther, James Irvine and Justin Arner; and nurse Victoria Johnson, alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.