News from March 2017
Delivery drivers file class-action against TL Transportation alleging unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA — Two delivery drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against TL Transportation LLC, citing alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Medical coding company charged with sending unsolicited fax advertisements
PHILADELPHIA — A doctor has filed a class action lawsuit against Optum360 LLC, a Minnesota company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Food-service employees file class action suit against Starwood Hotels
SCRANTON — Five employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC, citing alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
Homeowner not liable for broken kneecap suffered by woman in trip over water pipe
HARRISBURG — A woman has lost her lawsuit against a homeowner she sued after she tripped over a water pipe.
Superior Court denies appeal of plaintiffs who say clerical error listed wrong driver in accident
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court has affirmed a trial court decision to deny a couple's motion to amend a complaint, dismissing their automobile accident lawsuit.
Osaka restaurant in Lansdale allegedly failed to pay adequate wages, keep accurate records
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Department of Labor is bringing a lawsuit against the Osaka restaurant in Lansdale and its operators, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage law.
Employee of security company alleges unpaid overtime in class action suit
PHILADELPHIA — A security supervisor has filed a class-action lawsuit against Allied Universal; Universal Protection Service LLC; and others, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage and workers comp laws.
Philly woman claims Scott & Associates, Midland Funding misrepresented debt
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman is suing Scott & Associates PC and Midland Funding LLC, collection agencies based in Texas and California, respectively, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Warrington man alleges failure to repay business loans
PHILADELPHIA — A Warrington man is suing Neel Bose, a New Jersey business owner, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to repay a loan.
Painters' union sues New Jersey business for failure to remit monthly funds
PHILADELPHIA — A labor union is suing 3-R Painting Company LLC a/k/a 3-R Painting and Contracting Co. Inc., a New Jersey business, citing alleged breach of contract.
Commonwealth Court reverses decision on reimbursement of attorneys fees related to Freeh Report
HARRISBURG — The Commonwealth Court has reversed the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County's order to deny reimbursement of attorneys fees and costs to a group of Penn State University trustees related to their efforts to access documents used in the Freeh Report.
Doctoral resident trying to avoid forced return to Egypt, files suit against federal officials
HARRISBURG – A doctor enrolled as an internal medicine resident at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville is seeking a federal judge to waive a two-year foreign residency requirement of his exchange visitor program, and prevent his forced return to his native Egypt.
Estate administrators believe Coatesville facility was negligent in its care of deceased Alzheimer's patient
LANCASTER – The estate administrators of a deceased Pennsylvania man believe the elder care facility he was staying in prior to his death treated him with a lack of care during his stay, leading him to fall several times and sustain a neck fracture.
New York resident brings suit against LINA alleging wrongful termination of benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A New York man is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, citing alleged breach of contract for denying his disability claim.
Dozens of workers at healthcare marketer, magazine allege unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA — More than 30 employees are suing Ann E. Kielinski, Walter M. Kielinski and their group of businesses related to healthcare marketing, citing alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Carpenters group seeks unpaid union contributions from contractor
PHILADELPHIA — A labor group is suing Ground Penetration & Restoration Inc. and Joseph Diasio, owner of the company, citing alleged breach of contract for failure to contribute to union funds.
Illinois company alleges unpaid business loans from Turtle Creek contractor
PITTSBURGH — An Illinois company is suing Bitkowski Contracting LLC and Kenneth Bitkowski, of Turtle Creek, citing alleged breach of contract.
US Foods says Pittsburgh Athletic Association failed to pay nearly $40,000 for deliveries
PITTSBURGH — An Illinois food wholesaler is suing the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and David M. Bruce, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay for food delivered to it.
Steel workers group alleges Pittsburgh company owes monthly union dues
PITTSBURGH — A labor chairman representing a steel workers' union is suing International Steel Services Inc. d/b/a American Iron Oxide Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man says he was hypnotized at home for mentally ill, files lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing his health care providers, citing alleged violation of civil rights.