News from February 2016
Federal court denies Chinese stainless steel company's motion for injunction
PHILADELPHIA – A Chinese stainless steel manufacturer has had its motion for a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief in a breach of contract action denied in federal court.
State Police face lawsuit over arrest following shooting of two troopers
HARRISBURG – A Clarks Summit man is alleging unlawful seizure, wrongful arrest and false imprisonment against the Pennsylvania State Police.
Superior Court upholds trial court finding of no monetary damages in car accident case
PHILADELPHIA – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a judgment from the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, of no monetary damages to one of the parties involved in a 2009 car accident case.
Judge transfers suit over 3-D imaging during CONCACAF Gold Cup
PHILADELPHIA – Per order of a federal judge, a patent infringement lawsuit between a pair of 3-D signage companies and a trio of foreign defendants is being transferred to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Pittsburgh firm among those with blind clients targeting companies’ websites with disabilities lawsuits
Defense attorneys say there has been an “explosion of activity” from payment-seeking plaintiffs lawyers and their blind clients who are alleging violations of federal disabilities law in lawsuits over companies’ websites – particularly in three jurisdictions.
Ex-worker accuses Lowe's of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A Pottstown woman is suing Lowe’s, alleging wrongful and discriminatory termination.
Former worker accuses RAH Enterprises of sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a Philadelphia company, alleging sexual harassment.
Cherry Hill man accuses Resources for Human Development of unlawful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A Cherry Hills man is suing a Bryn Mawr business, alleging unlawful termination.
Patient alleges Bayer responsible for permanent injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A Bucks County woman is suing Bayer, alleging the company was responsible for her permanent injury.
Attorney: Third Circuit right to dismiss whistleblower retaliation claim against Tyco
Jeffrey Wiest, a former employee at Tyco, claimed he was retaliated against for raising concerns about company expenses, while the company claimed he was fired for sexual harassment. Tyco's arguments were successful at both the district court and appeals court.
Clairton woman blames medical businesses for injuries
PITTSBURGH— A Clairton woman is suing a number of medical businesses, alleging a polypropylene mesh caused her injuries.
Ex-employee accuses Medical Products Laboratories of racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a Philadelphia medical products business, alleging unlawful termination and discrimination.
Ex-employee accuses Aetna of racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A Chester woman is suing Aetna, alleging her termination was an act of racial discrimination.
Highgate Hotels, Cove Haven accused of withholding tips
HARRISBURG – A woman is seeking compensation as part of a class-action lawsuit, alleging that her employer failed to distribute tips that she earned.
Musicians accuse Via Marconi's of copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A group of music producers is suing Via Marconi’s Smokehouse Tavern, alleging copyright infringement.
Motorcycle designer alleges WMI Group broke contract, kept parts
PHILADELPHIA — A Texas motorcycle parts designer is suing a Pennsylvania company, alleging it breached contract and withheld property concerning the “Holy Shift” product.
Water treatment company alleges Chemtrade violated federal antitrust laws
PHILADELPHIA — A water systems company is suing New Jersey business, alleging fraudulent concealment of misconduct in violation of federal antitrust laws.
Chamberlain's former coach alleges production companies fraudulently used film
PHILADELPHIA — The former coach of Wilt Chamberlain is suing Celebrity Home Entertainment and Eye Film Releasing Inc., alleging fraud and breach of contract regarding video footage titled "The Greatest Player Ever."
Pittsburgh woman alleges McCarthy, Burgess Wolff violated debt collection rules
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh woman is suing a Cleveland debt collection business, alleging violation of fair debt collection practices.
Employee alleges Pennsylvania commission fired him for running for office
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, alleging the commission violated his constitutional rights by terminating him for running for public office.