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Medicine Shoppe quickly dismissed from lawsuit over medication
PITTSBURGH - A Maryland couple were suing Medicine Shoppe International Inc. and Cais Inc. d/b/a Pharma Care Infusion Services Inc., alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence, but have quickly dropped Medicine Shoppe from the lawsuit.
WPEE claims Star Electric failed to make union benefit contributions
An electrical workers' union is suing Star Electric Company Inc., a Pittsburgh contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Verona man says Nationstar failed to correctly adjust mortgage debt
A property owner in Verona is suing Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a Texas company, citing alleged breach of duty.
Lebanon herbicide seller alleges ICT Organics used identical mark on products
A Lebanon corporation is suing ICT Organics LLC, based in Baltimore, citing alleged copyright infringement and unfair competition for using identical marks on a product it sells.
Man claims faulty airbag made by Takata in his Honda caused severe injuries
A Perry County man is suing Takata Corporation, TK Holdings Inc., Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Honda R & D Co. Ltd., American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and Honda of America Mfg. Inc., citing insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, liability, negligence and product liability for an alleged design defect affecting an airbag made by Takata.
Pa. warranty provider says Georgia home builder breached builder agreement
A Pennsylvania home warranty company is suing Taylor Morrison of Georgia LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man who received telemarketing on cell phone files class action against Dressbarn
A class action lawsuit was filed against Ascena Retail Group Inc. d/b/a Dressbarn last month, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Firefighters allege operator of Lehigh Valley International Airport failed to pay overtime
A group of firefighters have sued Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, an airport operator, citing alleged unpaid wages for overtime.
Pittsburgh family's insurance company files against Electrolux for fire allegedly caused by appliance
An insurance company, on behalf of two consumers, is suing Electrolux Home Products Inc., a Charlotte-based appliance maker, citing alleged design defect, negligence and product liability for a fire.
Union charges GMS Elevator Services with failure to pay benefit funds
A union is suing GMS Elevator Services Inc. and GMS owners Pamela Simpkins and Gordon Matthew Simpkins, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make union benefits contributions required by contract.
Carpenters union claims Nuway failed to make contributions to fund per contract
A labor group is suing Nuway Scaffolding LLC, a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make union payments.
Movie studio files lawsuit against individuals for allegedly digitally sharing film
A Nevada film production company is suing a group of eight unnamed individuals, citing alleged copyright infringement in sharing copies of its film.
Wardrobe supervisor contends Pittsburgh Opera didn't pay overtime
An employee is suing Pittsburgh Opera Inc., citing alleged unpaid debt and violation of workers compensation acts for failure to pay overtime wages.
Woman claims Hartford Life erroneously terminated her disability benefits
An Allegheny County woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for denying her long-term disability claim.
Labor Department sues CEO of Holland Acquisitions for avoiding paying overtime wages
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Robert Gaudin, individually and as CEO of Holland Acquisitions Inc., citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Bus repair company claims P. Ferguson Transportation failed to pay for equipment
A Pennsylvania bus equipment and repair company is suing P. Ferguson Transportation Inc., citing alleged breach of contract for failure to pay for equipment it has received from the plaintiff.
Brewpub claims competing establishment advertises under too-similar name
A Pittsburgh brewery is suing Stone Church Pizza & Brewpub LLC, citing alleged unfair competition for advertising under similar names.
Rent-A-Center employee claims retailer fired him for missing work due to disability
A Latrobe man is suing Rent-A-Center Inc., a rent-to-own retailer, citing an alleged violation of provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Nurse's assistant alleges failure to pay overtime by Colonial Park Care, files class action
PHILADELPHIA — A nurse's assistant has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colonial Park Care Center LLC d/b/a Colonial Park Care Center, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
Utah drilling company claims Dobrinski Brothers failed to pay for Athens road work
SCRANTON — A Utah company is suing Dobrinski Brothers Inc., a construction firm specializing in civil projects, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay for services rendered.