News from October 2015
Former Encorium Group Inc. sued for allegedly not providing retirement funds
A former Wayne company is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly not paying proper benefits before closing its doors.
Record company sues BitTorrent user, claiming album was uploaded without permission
A music company is suing for the alleged unauthorized distribution of their material on a popular computer software.
Philadelphia woman sues Temple University for alleged unlawful termination
A Philadelphia woman is suing Temple University for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Royersford woman sues Fiserv Inc. over discrimination violations
A Pennsylvania woman is suing her Wisconsin-based former employer for alleged discrimination violations after she was terminated from her job.
Plaintiff's attorney wants removed from case, saying relationship with client is 'irretrievably damaged'
Attorney Richard Kupersmith said in a September motion that client Lisa Anderson no longer wants him to represent her.
Negligence case defendant seeks to open $50K default judgment
Defense counsel argues that he didn't receive a copy of the plaintiff's complaint until July, almost two weeks after the default judgment was levied.
Defense counsel cites clerical error, payment conflict in withdrawal petition
The attorney for a man injured in a fall on a city sidewalk has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw his representation.
Mother of injured toddler should be allowed to end case, attorney argues
Judge says a petition to dismiss a minor's case without prejudice has to be filed first.
N.Y. woman claims eye injuries in Weis Markets chemical exposure incident
A New York woman is suing both a Pennsylvania-based supermarket chain and a ceiling contractor over injuries she allegedly sustained while shopping at one of the chain's stores.
Legal ethics expert weighs in on Kane case
On Sept. 21, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order temporarily suspending Attorney General Kathleen Kane's law license for allegedly leaking confidential information, and committing perjury and false swearing before a statewide investigative grand jury.
Amtrak electrician alleges unsafe work conditions
A Delaware man has cited Amtrak with unsafe working conditions after he sustained a work-related injury in 2012.
Woman sues New World Technologies & Innovations LLC over allegations breach of contract, fraud
A Chinese citizen is suing a Johnstown-based company over claims of breach of contract and fraud.
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local No. 19 sues NJ corporation, claiming past due funds
A Philadelphia-based workers’ union is suing a New Jersey-based corporation for alleged past due funds.
Va. company sues Ricoh Americas Corp. over alleged patent infringement
A Virginia company color management company is suing a Pennsylvania color imaging and printing products corporation, alleging patent infringement.
Smithfield man sues KLX Energy Services, Bull Dog Frac Energy Services over claims of unpaid overtime wages
A former employee has filed suit against a Florida-based energy company, alleging unpaid overtime violations.
Tamino Minerals settles with Beaufort Capital Partners in unjust enrichment case
A Pennsylvania-based corporation settled with a New York-based company in a suit seeking declaratory relief, injection, and damages after the sale of a gaming company.
Blair County man sues White Deer Run Cove Forge Behavioral Health, alleging racial discrimination
An African-American man from Blair County is suing his former employer, a drug addiction treatment center, alleging violation of his civil rights.
Former consultant sues Med-Dev Corp. shareholders
A former Med-Dev Corp. consultant is suing some shareholders over claims that include defamation, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, unjust enrichment as well as abuse of process/malicious prosecution in their alleged efforts to remove him as a consultant.
Man files age discrimination suit against pipeline operator
A Telford resident claims he was denied employment opportunities with a liquid petroleum products pipeline operator due to his age.
Grocery store cashier sues Shop Rite over alleged racial discrimination after job termination
A Philadelphia woman is suing her former employer over allegations of racial discrimination after she was terminated from her job.