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Engineers say AES Drilling Fluids withheld overtime pay
PITTSBURGH — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against AES Drilling Fluids LLC, citing alleged unjust enrichment, unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Woman says local United Cerebral Palsy group failed to pay overtime
SCRANTON — An employee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of South Central Pennsylvania Inc. and Donald C. McVay, the organization's president, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Former Macy's employee says Prudential wrongly cut off disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A former Macy's sales associate is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract for denying her long-term disability benefits.
Complaint alleges that Troy Bilt pressure washer caused injuries
PITTSBURGH — A Cranberry Township couple are suing MTD Products Inc. d/b/a Troy Bilt LLC, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation, alleging they should be liable for injuries arising from the use of a pressure washer.
Employee says Navmar, military contractor, failed to pay adequate overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation, a defense contractor, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage law.
Suit alleges Medical Supply Inc. did not provide overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — Two employees have filed a class action suit against Medical Supply Inc., alleging they are owed overtime pay.
Photographer says McGraw-Hill used photos outside of licensing agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A photographer is suing McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC and McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings LLC, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Employee says convenience store owner failed to pay her overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A cashier is suing a group of convenience stores and their owner, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Prudential employee says company wrongly refused her disability claim
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, as both her employer and insurer through an employee plan, alleging the company wrongly denied her long-term disability benefits.
Labor Department sues Jack Frost Construction for allegedly failing to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Department of Labor is bringing suit against Jack Frost Construction Inc. and owner Billy J. Sallurday, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Banks seek alleged debt of over $36,000 from Pittsburgh consulting company
PITTSBURGH — A bank based in Buffalo, New York, is suing Source Consulting Services LLC and owner Thomas K. Sorce, citing alleged breach of contract for an outstanding balance on a loan.
California company says eye doctor breached contract to provide work, research
PITTSBURGH — A California company is suing Wendy Strouse Watt O.D. and her company Blanda Enterprises Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Operating engineers' union claims New Castle contractor owes payments
PITTSBURGH — A union is suing East Coast Paving & Sealcoating Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Complaint alleges debt collection letter contained contradictory, unclear information
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Security Financial Solutions LLC, a debt collector based in Carnegie, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Amtrak materials clerk says she tripped over wires in workplace, suffering injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware woman is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), citing alleged hostile work environment, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.
Lice removal franchising company sues former franchisee for unfair competition
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company is suing Lice Lifters of Harrisburg LLC and owner Latoya Wright, citing alleged breach of contract and unfair competition.
Woman claims debt collector, repo firm took car despite payment not being in default
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Credit Acceptance Corporation and MJ Repo Services LLC, alleging the debt collector misrepresented payments owed in order to repossess her car.
SilcoTek says competitor infringed on materials patent
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company specializing in coating of materials is suing Advanced Materials Components Express LLC, a nearby competitor, citing alleged patent infringement.
The Hartford denied rightful insurance benefits, man's suit alleges
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing The Hartford, an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract for denying disability benefits he says he's entitled to.
Xodus Medical says California firm wrongly accused it of patent infringement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Dupaco Inc., claiming it wrongly accused it of patent infringement regarding a medical device.