News from October 2015
IBEW Local No. 812 alleges contractor failed to make trust contributions
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Trustees of the IBEW Local No. 812 health and welfare, and annuity funds allege a Clinton County, Pennsylvania electrical contractor has failed to make timely payments to the funds, as contractually stipulated.
Philadelphia health care company allegedly failed to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA -- Two employees recently sued a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania health care facility over alleged unpaid overtime.
Killion & Sons Well Service allegedly failed to pay workers overtime
PITTSBURGH -- A worker at a Washington County, Pennsylvania oil and drilling company recently filed a class-action suit alleging the business is failing to properly compensate its employees for overtime worked.
Defendants want Green Earth Produce suit moved to federal court
PHILADELPHIA -- The defendants in a lawsuit involving an organic produce company recently requested that the case be transferred from the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Self Help Movement allegedly discriminated against follower of Islam
PHILADELPHIA -- A former part-time resident manager of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania business recently sued the company, alleging religious discrimination based on his Islamic faith.
Hershey sues local restaurant for alleged trademark infringement
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Dauphin County corporation has sued a Philadelphia-based restaurant chain in an effort to enforce its common law trademark rights.
Shopper at Erie Wegmans sues for alleged injuries
ERIE, Pa. -- An Erie County, Pennsylvania couple is suing an area market for injuries alleged suffered by one of the spouses when an employee putting groceries in the trunk of their car slammed the trunk lid against her head.
First data breach case granted standing in Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Easter District of Pennsylvania found standing in claims of injury as a result of data breach in Enslin v. Coca Cola.
Uniontown towing company sues city over alleged nepotism
PITTSBURGH -- A Uniontown, Pennsylvania towing company sued the city recently alleging work was given to a competitor because of a family connection to the city council.
Plaintiff attorney wants design firm owner found in contempt
Plaintiff counsel in construction contract litigation wants one of the case’s defendants found in contempt for disobeying a court order and to be responsible for paying sanctions.
Construction worker's injury case receives deadline extensions
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has granted a motion for extraordinary relief seeking case deadline extensions in a construction worker’s personal injury action.
Negligence case co-defendants liable for sanctions, says City of Philadelphia
A pair of co-defendants in a pending negligence action should be sanctioned, according to the City of Philadelphia.
City Of Philadelphia withdraws motion for sanctions in slip-and-fall case
The City of Philadelphia has withdrawn its motion for sanctions against a fellow defendant in a slip-and-fall lawsuit.
Plaintiff says PECO hasn't paid $250K settlement
Attorneys for a man allegedly injured by a downed electrical wire are seeking for PECO Energy Company to abide by the terms of a previous settlement, and face sanctions for its alleged non-compliance.
Moose Lodge wants suit over barfight sent to Chester County court
Counsel representing a Moose Lodge in Coatesville and its Chicago-based parent organization are seeking to have a personal injury lawsuit filed against them transferred to Chester County.
Elk County teacher sues school district over alleged aged discrimination
ERIE, PA -- A 56-year-old Elk County, Pennsylvania teacher is suing the school district over allegations that she was forced out of her job because of her age.
Saylorsburg vehicle escort service sued after boat hits overpass
SCRANTON, Pa. -- A transport company recently sued a Pennsylvania vehicle escort service and one of its drivers for damages caused to an oversized boat being transported on land.
CEI attorney: Kane a 'laughingstock,' should face jail time
A senior attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute recently turned his focus toward the trouble of state Attorney General Kathleen Kane, concluding that she has become a "laughingstock."
CFPB's $33M settlement with bank provides 'important lesson' for other companies, attorney says
On Sept. 24, two federal agencies settled with Hudson City Savings Bank after allegations of discriminatory practices enacted by the bank against low income and major minority areas, including those in Philadelphia, though a separate agency years earlier had rated the bank's practices "Satisfactory."
New Orleans lawyer sues parish sheriff, seeks to stop auctioning of lots
A New Orleans lawyer has filed a temporary restraining order in an attempt to block the potential sale of two New Orleans lots that could be put up for auction.