News from April 2016
Third Circuit says appeal against health and government officials lacked merit
PHILADELPHIA – A man’s complaint alleging general misconduct by employees of the Mercy Behavioral Health facility in Pittsburgh and governmental authorities was dismissed from a federal appellate court on Thursday.
Appellate judge cites Rooker-Feldman doctrine in dismissing appeal against JPMorgan Chase
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal appellate judge, an attempt to seek avoiding an equitable lien as a preferential transfer in a bankruptcy court action has not succeeded.
Former finance officer unable to allege gender discrimination against Mack Trucks
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee who claimed gender discrimination against Mack Trucks, Inc. was unable to make that allegation stand in a Philadelphia federal court.
Electrician claims employer violated overtime-pay standards
PHILADELPHIA — An electrician has filed a class-action suit against a contractor, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages.
Couple's lawsuit says insurer didn't pay on collision claims
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit alleges that Liberty Mutual Insurance Company failed to pay on auto collision claims.
Woman accuses financial firm of age discrimination, wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former vice president of a financial firm is suing the company for allegations of age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Woman sues machine company for discrimination allegations
PHILADELPHIA — The former vice president of operations for a machine company is suing the company for allegations of sexual discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man claims HOA is violating Fair Housing Act
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing his homeowners association, claiming an overly determined board of directors is improperly restricting him as he proposes widening his driveway for his disabled father.
Supply company owner accused of not paying for purchases
PHILADELPHIA — A building systems company is suing the owner and CEO of a supply company for allegedly failing to make payments for goods purchased on credit.
Suit says nightclub played copyrighted music
PHILADELPHIA — A music association is suing the operators of a nightclub for allegations of musical copyright infringement.
Plaintiff accuses business of not paying for goods
PHILADELPHIA — A company's lawsuit claims another business has failed to make payments on goods purchased.
Company accused former employee of scheming
PHILADELPHIA — A risk management company is suing a former employee for alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Couple's suit blames American Airlines for injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's suit says American Airlines is responsible for injuries the woman allegedly suffered in an emergency plane evacuation, which they claim was caused by the captain’s negligence.
Agreement reached in contract lawsuit involving couple's outstanding credit balance
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas announced Wednesday that a contract lawsuit between an acquisition firm and a Philadelphia couple has been rendered moot, due to the involved parties reaching an agreement.
Statutory exemption granted in vehicle contract litigation
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has granted a $300 statutory exemption to defendants in a motor vehicle breach of contract lawsuit.
Philly court grants writ seizure motion to PECO Energy Company
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for PECO Energy Company has been granted permission and assistance from the City of Philadelphia to repossess its property from a defendant and property owner.
15-year-old judgment marked satisfied, after defendant claimed improper service of complaint
PHILADELPHIA – A judgment that had been levied on Philadelphia defendant in a contract lawsuit more than 15 years ago has been marked satisfied, according to plaintiff counsel.
Former employees sue McNeil Pharmaceuticals for retaliatory termination claims
HARRISBURG — Two former employees of McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. are suing the company for claims that they were wrongfully terminated for complaining about sanitation issues.
Tide Energy is accused of not paying overtime in class-action suit
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is filing a class action lawsuit against Tide Energy for allegations of unpaid overtime compensation.
LED designers sue two companies for alleged patent infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A design firm is suing two companies for allegedly infringing on the plaintiff's patented LED assembly products.