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Plaintiffs claim insurance company didn't compensate them for plumbing-related damages
PHILADELPHIA – A couple allege they were forced initiate litigation against their insurance company when it failed to cover them damages relating to plumbing discharge - damages they claim were covered under their policy. -
Former medical practice employees claim they were fired, assaulted for whistleblowing
PHILADELPHIA – A local medical practice’s former chiropractor and physical therapist allege they were unjustly fired after blowing the whistle on what they believe were improper billing practices on the part of the firm and its management. -
Northeast Philly business owner claims he had to pay almost $60K to fix engineering firm's work errors
PHILADELPHIA – A gas station and convenience store owner in Northeast Philadelphia is pursuing legal action against an engineering firm which he says performed shoddy construction work at his establishment, which he had to pay another firm nearly $60,000 to fix afterwards. -
Former TSA employee alleges he was denied flight attendant job due to criminal record
PHILADELPHIA – A former airport store manager and security screener with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun litigation against an Indiana airline, claiming it unlawfully refused to hire him as a flight attendant due to his criminal record. -
90 year-old plaintiff claims number of defendants at fault in fall which took place in condo hallway
PHILADELPHIA – An elderly condominium resident who was injured in an accident in her building, says the defendants involved are blaming each other for the conditions which led to her accident, according to a recently-filed lawsuit. -
Lawsuit: Phone exploded while women slept, causing third-degree burns
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who suffered third-degree burns allegedly as a result of an electronic screen on her cordless telephone exploding has filed suit against the phone’s manufacturer, Emerson Electronics, and the retailer that sold it, Rite Aid Pharmacy. -
Auto parts supplier claims food distributor hasn't compensated it for $72K engineering study
PHILADELPHIA – A local automotive parts supplier has initiated legal action against a California-based fresh food distributor, claiming the latter hasn’t compensated it for the costs of an engineering study and interest in excess of $72,000. -
Rumor nightclub patrons claim they were assaulted by venue's bouncers and security team
PHILADELPHIA – Two patrons of a popular Center City, Philadelphia, nightclub are alleging the club’s bouncers and security team assaulted them in October 2015 and have filed suit for damages. -
Plaintiff: Philly insurance company didn't cover plumbing damages under its issued policy
PHILADELPHIA – In a recently filed lawsuit, a New Jersey plaintiff says she had to pay out-of-pocket costs in connection with repairing plumbing damages, damages she claims were covered under her policy with a Philadelphia insurance company. -
Lancaster family says they were attacked and bitten by bed bugs at Super 8 Motel
PHILADELPHIA – A Lancaster family has filed a lawsuit against Super 8 Motels and its insurance carrier, after they were supposedly attacked and bitten by bed bugs during a week-long stay at one of the defendant’s hotels, also located in Lancaster. -
Sysco alleges Philly restaurant and owner breached contract agreement and guaranty
PHILADELPHIA – A recently-filed lawsuit from Sysco claims a Philadelphia restaurant and its owner did not complete its financial obligations to them in exchange for the provision of goods and services, per a contract the parties entered earlier this year. -
Lawsuit: South Philly child care center defaulted on equipment lease
PHILADELPHIA – An Illinois financial company has initiated legal action against a South Philadelphia child care center, accusing it of defaulting on an equipment lease agreement. -
Toyota vehicle continuously leaked water, plaintiff alleges in litigation
PHILADELPHIA – An Ardmore plaintiff initiated legal action against the Toyota automobile company, saying a vehicle he purchased was found to be leaking water on a number of occasions. -
Service attendant's widow claims Amtrak's FELA violation resulted in him contracting fatal pancreatic cancer
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of an onboard service attendant for Amtrak claims that company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by exposing her late husband to toxic substances and causing him to contract fatal pancreatic cancer. -
Shuddering transmission and other mechanical issues make Ford Focus unusable, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A recently-filed lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleges that a Ford Focus vehicle exhibited several defects and in the process, violated federal and state commercial laws. -
Lawsuit: Court reporter not paid for her services and employer violated WPCL
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey-based court reporter has alleged that her employer has violated the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) when it failed to compensate her for her professional services. -
Plaintiffs: Seven repairs not able to cure Chrysler vehicle's mechanical defects
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of plaintiffs allege Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated a number of federal and state laws when it sold them a new Chrysler vehicle with mechanical issues unable to be remedied after seven consecutive repair attempts on the dealer’s part. -
Former Aramark staffer files class action lawsuit claiming company illegally kept credit card tips from employees
PHILADELPHIA – An 18-year veteran of the Aramark food service company has launched a putative class action lawsuit, claiming the brand violated Philadelphia’s Gratuity Protection Bill (GPB) by illegally and unfairly retaining tips left by patrons who paid by credit cards. -
Maryland physical therapy practice and Florida guarantor owe Pa. leasing firm $4,300, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – An equipment leasing firm claims it is owed more than $4,300 from a Maryland physical therapy operation and one of its Florida-based guarantors, after their alleged default on a lease agreement entered into five years ago. -
Norristown lawyer alleges Utica Mutual did not compensate him per the terms of his insurance policy
PHILADELPHIA – A Utica Mutual Insurance Company policyholder, a partner in a Norristown law firm, alleges the insurance company did not follow through on providing the financial benefits of the policy, when the firm’s office suffered severe damage.