News from 2015
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.
Identical case filing should yield client's dismissal, defense argues
Attorney for defendant in dog attack negligence case believes his client should be dismissed from the litigation due to a prior dismissal in a completely identical case.
Defense counsel withdraws representation due to clerical error
Attorney George Vokolos filed a motion to withdraw his appearance on Aug. 24 for defendant “Robert Pearce," who, in fact, was Bensalem resident Richard Pearce.
Plaintiff, counsel in wrongful death lawsuit seek to prevent landlord's asset liquidation
Plaintiff wants an accounting of the defendant's assets and any payments received by him to be held in escrow, pending resolution of the case.
Attorney seeks preliminary injunction in mold-based negligence case
Plaintiffs' counsel argues injunction is needed to prevent the defendants from destroying evidence.
Man sues former employer after he alleges company wrongfully fired him
The former machine operator at Tredegar Film Products claims he attained the proper medical documentation and notified his supervisors of his inability to work.
Pa. AG's undercover operation reveals 8 contractors working illegally
State law requires contractors to carry specific levels of insurance and include certain items in their contracts.
Pa. AG: Investigations into insurance fraud leads to charges against 8
Attorney General Kathleen Kane says insurance fraud is "one of the most costly crimes" in the nation.
Blind woman sues Red Roof Inns, alleging inaccessible website
A Pennsylvania woman is Red Roof Inns, alleging violation of disability law.
Defense counsel motions to withdraw representation in Catholic charities accident action
Attorneys argue communication with their clients has been "difficult."
City, School District of Philadelphia may face sanctions in slip-and-fall action
Plaintiff's counsel argues defendants have failed to follow a June 3 court order compelling their cooperation with discovery requests.
Plaintiff counsel seeking confirmed delivery of $10K settlement in crash case
Defendants were directed to forward a check within 20 days of an Aug. 12 motion; the settlement still has not been paid.