Noddy A. Fernandez News
World Peace and Unification Sanctuary sued in trademark dispute
SCRANTON — Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity filed a complaint on July 30, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against World Peace and Unification Sanctuary, Inc. for violating copyright laws.
Accuquest Hearing Center accused of violating Americans with Disabilities Act
SCRANTON — A Lancaster, Pennsylvania, man has filed a lawsuit against Accuquest Hearing Center, alleging that the hearing facility fired him over his wife's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Delta Medix claims employees breached contract agreement
Delta Medix medical practice sues Geisinger Health and several doctors
Couple sues U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after alleged failed knee replacement surgery
SCRANTON — A couple is suing the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and Dr. Keith Cordischi, government agency, alleging a failed knee replacement surgery has resulted in pain, injury and disfigurement.
Class action lawsuit filed against Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department
Shareholders have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Federal Housing Finance Agency; Melvin I. Watt and the Treasury Department.
Former employee, alleging discrimination, claims PNC Financial Services wrongfully fired him
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing PNC Financial Services Group, a bank holding company, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Culinaire International, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital named in lawsuit involving intoxicated minor
PITTSBURGH — Christian C. Rouse has filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Culinaire International Inc.; UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and Carnegie Institute, doing business as Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, alleging that the defendants negligently served alcohol to a minor, causing him to be become significantly intoxicated and arrested.
Surviving son accuses Masonic Village at Sewickley of negligence in father's care
PITTSBURGH — A deceased man's son and estate administrator is suing Masonic Homes of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, doing business as Masonic Village at Sewickley, citing alleged failure to protect and negligence.
Suit claims Bryant, Carrier, United Technologies made false claims about furnace
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems, Carrier Corp. and United Technologies Corp., citing alleged breach of implied warranty of merchantability.
Quakertown claims Verizon must pay fees for use of borough-owned poles
PHILADELPHIA — The Borough of Quakertown is suing several Verizon entities, citing alleged conversion and trespassing.
MIF City II claims California Pizza Kitchen plumbing work caused loss of revenue
PHILADELPHIA — MIF City II LP is suing California Pizza Kitchen Inc., citing alleged breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Stevens Capital says former employee violated non-compete agreement
PHILADELPHIA — Stevens Capital Management LP is suing a former employee, citing alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition.
Dental Wizard claims practice sellers are guilty of fraud
PHILADELPHIA — Dental Wizard is suing Diamante Dental Inc., Paradise Dental Inc. and Dental Empire Inc. and their shareholders, directors and officers, citing alleged breach of contract, civil conspiracy and fraud.
Son blames Oakleaf Personal Care Home for mother's death
PITTSBURGH — A surviving son and estate administrator is suing Oakleaf Inc., doing business as Oakleaf Personal Care Home, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Low Tide Group accused of selling trademarked products without consent
SCRANTON — A clothing company is suing Low Tide Group and James Barchiesi, citing alleged breach of contract, trademark infringement and unjust enrichment.
Property owner blames Carbondale, sewer authority for damage to home
SCRANTON — A property owner is suing the City of Carbondale and the Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Emma Chemicals files lawsuit alleging price-fixing conspiracy
PHILADELPHIA — Emma Chemicals Co. Inc. filed a class-action lawsuit against several manufacturing companies, citing alleged antitrust violations and unjust enrichment.
Class action accuses Knorr, New York Air Brake of hurting labor market
PITTSBURGH — An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Knorr-Bremse AG, Knorr Brake Co. and New York Air Brake Corp., citing alleged fraudulent concealment, unfair competition and vicarious liability.
Estate executor accuses Manorcare Health Services - Whitehall of negligence
PITTSBURGH — A surviving nephew is suing Manorcare Health Services - Whitehall Borough, citing alleged negligent supervision of residents.
Former employee claims Lacroix Restaurant fired him because of disability
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing Hersha Hospitality Management, doing business as Lacroix Restaurant at the Rittenhouse Hotel, citing alleged wrongful termination.