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Coatesville Chicken, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen accused of wage violation
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing his former employers Coatesville Chicken LLC, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and Nazif Rahmani, alleging retaliation, unjust enrichment and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Law and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law.
Woman sues federal government over alleged fall at post office
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing the United States of America, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.
El Campesino Mexican Restaurant accused of violating wage laws
PITTSBURGH — A lawsuit filed under the tenure of the former U.S. secretary of labor against FGMA Inc., doing business as El Campesino Mexican Restaurant, Felix Gutierrez and Maurillo Alva alleges that the Altoona restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Friendly's Ice Cream accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A former Friendly's Ice Cream employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Friendly's Ice Cream LLC; Fort Washington PA 693 LLC; Friendly's Restaurant - Norristown PA (897) LLC; Khaled Kezbari; and Doe defendants 1-10, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act.
Married couple claim VA provided improper medical care
PHILADELPHIA — A married couple's lawsuit against the United States of America alleges negligence in medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Erie Insurance Exhange blames former renters for alleged fire damage
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing Pittsburgh residents Margaret L. Williams and Evelyn Harvey, alleging that they are responsible for damages from a residential fire.
Polish National Alliance lodge sued over alleged bar fight
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Joseph Lopretto, Michael Betz and Polish National Alliance of The United States of North America Lodge 352, a beneficial association and two bar patrons, alleging assault, battery, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, negligence and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Community Food Enterprises accused of not paying under finance agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Colorado corporation is suing Pittsburgh-based HMB Elite Enterprises LLC d/b/a Community Food Enterprises, Howard Buford and Felicia Buford, citing alleged breach of an equipment lease agreement.
Repal Construction accused of failing to pay subcontractor
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-based subcontractor is suing Repal Construction Co. Inc., based in North Huntingdon, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Speedway LLC blames surveyor for increased construction costs, delay in opening
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Eastham & Associates; Eastham & Associates of Ohio LLP; and land surveyor Ronald L. Eastham, individually and d/b/a Easthman & Associates, alleging professional negligence, breach of warranty and breach of contract.
Eisaman Contract Associates says agreement was wrongly breached
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh corporation is suing Smith System Mfg. Co., based in Plano, Texas, alleging breach of contract.
Lawsuit filed over Philly Soft Pretzel Factory fire
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance company and its insured are suing Eckert Mechanical LLC, An Original Soft Pretzel Factory Inc., Illinois Tool Work Inc., ITW Food Equipment Group LLC and Baxter Manufacturing Co. Inc., with varying allegations against the defendants including product liability and negligence.
Lawsuit: Medical center didn't protect man with dementia, resulting in lost testicle
PITTSBURGH — A man with dementia is suing The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center and Bradford Hospital, alleging negligence and liability in connection with an assault by a fellow nursing home resident that ultimately resulted in the amputation of a testicle.
Banom Inc. claim infringement of its glove trademark
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Direct Tools & Fasteners Inc., a California corporation, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Man claims drunk attacked him in Frank's Trattoria
HARRISBURG — A man is suing an alleged assailant and other defendants, claiming he was the victim of an attack by an intoxicated patron in a restaurant, resulting in severe injuries, hospitalization and facial reconstruction surgery.
Ten pipeline workers file federal lawsuit against employers
PHILADELPHIA — Ten pipeline workers have filed suit in federal court alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law.
Nexstara LLC claims Envirobusiness Inc. violated agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Envirobusiness Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital accused of FMLA violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
CTS Cement Manufacturing, others accused of negligence in connection with fall
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation, CTS Bulk Terminals Company and Pennsylvania Cement Terminal LLC, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.
Woman alleges confidential records were accessed
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Medical Rescue Team South Authority, Kenneth Rothhaar, Lyndsay McKeown, Brian McKeown, Todd Pritchard and John Moses, alleging invasion of privacy.