News from 2015
Pa. restaurant association fighting Pittsburgh ordinance requiring 40 hours of paid sick leave
Pittsburg’s sick leave ordinance is a law that breaks the law, according to Melissa Bova, director of Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.
Punitive damages barred in nearly 1,500 Risperdal cases at Philadelphia CLC
Last month, Judge Arnold New, Supervising Judge in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division, released an opinion explaining why punitive damages are barred in nearly all of the 1,500 Risperdal mass tort claims filed in the court's Complex Litigation Center, holding that cases must subscribe to the laws of the states in which the alleged punitive conduct actually occurs.
Defense: $100K default judgment against entertainment company is improper
Defense counsel for a financially-struggling local entertainment group and its CEO asserts a $100,000-plus default judgment levied against it is improper, as the company was allegedly not served the judgment properly and the original lease documentation remains incomplete.
Construction litigation defendant may yet pay sanctions in contract case
After a brief delay, a hearing on whether one of the defendants in a construction contract action will be found in contempt for violating a court order and subsequently be subject to paying sanctions will take place.
Debate over billboard lease agreement marks South Broad Street property sale
A property sale and proposed demolition and redevelopment of the property in Center City related to a nine-decade billboard lease is the center of a dispute between a pair of local companies.
Commonwealth Court reverses West Chester's $1.7 million counter-claim
On Thursday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a prior decision of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, which first granted $1.7 million to the Borough of West Chester plus interest, in a breach of contract action’s counter-claim against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Superior Court vacates summary judgment in case between construction company, Burlington Coat Factory
On Oct. 29, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated a trial court decision that originally granted summary judgment in favor of Grace Construction Management Company in construction contract litigation with Burlington Coat Factory.
Older employee takes Parx Casino to court on multiple counts of unlawful discrimination
A New Jersey man is suing a gaming and entertainment corporation on charges of disability and age discrimination, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and Family and Medical Leave Act in his 2014 job loss.
Ameriprise seeks injunction to prevent former agent from using its clients and secrets
A financial company is suing a former employee to prohibit him from contacting former clients after he left to work for another competitor.
Mattern & Associates claims copyright infringement, sues former business partner
A Chadds Ford company is suing their former business partner over copyright infringement claims.
Couple takes Peebles to court following fracture, amputation
A New York state husband and wife are suing a Texas-based retailer doing business in Pennsylvania alleging negligence in a 2014 slip and fall in a Pike County, Pa. branch of the defendant’s store.
Banfield Pet Hospital accused of hostile work environment by former employee
A Pittsburgh man has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was terminated in retaliation for reporting a hostile work environment.
Woman claims she was wrongfully accused of stealing a car
A Chester woman is suing a car dealer and one of its employees, a police department and its employees, and the city of Philadelphia over claims that she was charged with theft of a rental car that was mistakenly reported stolen.
Nurse alleges disability discrimination in job termination from Brandywine Hospital
A Narvon woman claims she was terminated from her job at a Coatesville healthcare facility because of her disability and request for accommodation.
Liberty LP Gas files defamation lawsuit against competitor's salesman
A Pennsylvania area gas company filed a defamation and tortious interference lawsuit against a salesman of its main area competitor.
Dumanski, New Horizon Nutraceuticals sued over allegedly selling defective meal-replacement shakes
A nutritional supplement company is suing a Kennett Square man and business for allegedly selling defective meal-replacement shake mixes.
Former prison employee sues Sci-Fayette Department of Corrections, claims gender discrimination
A Fayette County former prison employee has filed suit against his former employer alleging that he was discriminated against and forced to resign because of his gender.
Insulators Local 23 Pension Fund files against Loshaw Thermal Tech over unpaid contribution claims
Trustees of a pension fund are suing a Spring Grove business, alleging that the company has not contributed to the plan in several years.
Cardinal Camera and Video Center sued over allegedly selling counterfeit software
A well-known photo editing software company is suing a Lansdale camera center over allegations that the business is selling counterfeit versions of its software.
TD Bank, employees sued over unlawful termination and race discrimination allegations
A Philadelphia man has filed suit against his former employer and several management employees, alleging they unlawfully terminated him and discriminated against him due to his race.