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News from August 2016


Insurer seeks $3 million in alleged failure to meet obligations under indemnity agreement

By The Penn Record |
PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey insurance company is suing John O'Brien and Alan Katz, citing alleged breach of contract.

Woman blames pharmaceutical companies for peripheral neuropathy

By Louie Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and Merck & Co. Inc., citing alleged breach of implied warranty, fraud, negligence, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.

Couple file Levaquin lawsuit in Philly federal court

By Louie Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — Two people are suing Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, failure to warn, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.

Business owner accused of defamatory statement

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company and individuals are suing Donald D. Sbarra, a business owner, citing alleged defamation.

Baltimore painting company sues Delaware River Port Authority over Commodore Barry Bridge bid contract

By Nicholas Malfitano |
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Baltimore company has initiated legal action in a New Jersey federal court, claiming they were passed over by the Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (DRPA) as the lowest bidder for a $17 million contract to paint the Commodore Barry Bridge.

Cleaning company blamed for damages at Red Bull Arena

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Capital Contractors Inc., a New York corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.

Ruling adds uncertainty for contractors working for governments

By Robert Lawson |
HARRISBURG — It will be more difficult for contractors in Pennsylvania to collect payments and legal fees from local and state government agencies withholding payment in bad faith after a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. 

Two file Avelox lawsuit against Bayer, Merck

By Louie Torres |
PENNSYLVANIA — Two consumers are suing Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bayer Corporation; Bayer AG; Bayer Pharma AG; and Merck & Co. Inc., pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.

Government seeks loan repayment from man

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing William H. Domhoff, alleging unpaid debt.

Cell phone distraction alleged as cause of collision

By Louie Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against motorist Kevin P. Barron alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.

Company accused of failing to pay for brachytherapy business

By Louie Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Eckert & Ziegler Bebig Inc., a New York corporation, citing alleged breach of contract due to failure to pay for a business.

Woman says Washington Hospital owes her for unused sick time

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Washington Health System a/k/a Washington Hospital, alleging violation of wage laws.

Federal judge paves way for treble damages in 'robo-calling' lawsuit

By Andrew Burger |
HARRISBURG – Lawsuits alleging "robo-calling" on the part of telemarketers, as well as debt collectors, have been on the rise in recent years, in parallel with the growing use of automated telephone dialing and voice calling systems.

Years after passage, Fair Share Act still a question mark in asbestos cases

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – Appellate court guidance on how to use 2011's Fair Share Act in asbestos trials has not yet occurred, leaving state trial court judges to decide on their own.

Bucks County court is proper venue for snow-based fall case, attorney says

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a slip-and-fall lawsuit originating in Southampton has objected to the case being heard in Philadelphia County, saying the case has no connection to that jurisdiction.

City sidewalk fall litigation no longer subject to settlement compulsion motion

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A personal injury litigation in Philadelphia is no longer facing a motion to compel resolution through the delivery of a settlement payment.

McDonald's slip-and-fall injury case settled in Philadelphia County court

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – According to records in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, a premises liability litigation connected to an injurious fall at a McDonald’s restaurant in Ardmore has been settled.

Man alleges he was injured in collision near Waterworks Mall

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH – A passenger in a vehicle involved in an accident has filed a suit over his alleged injuries.

Federal government seeks repayment of student loan

By Louie Torres |
PITTSBURGH – A Sharon resident is alleged to owe on a student loan.

Newly serviced vehicle allegedly was source of fire

By Louie Torres |
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance firm and its insured parties are suing Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc., d/b/a Lexus, and Wilkie Lexus, citing alleged liability and negligence.