News from August 2016
Woman blames injuries on slippery floor
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Target Stores Inc. and Target Corporation, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Philadelphia council changes ordinance to address use of credit checks by employers
A recently enacted amendment to the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance makes it illegal for employers in Philadelphia to ask for, obtain or use credit-related information when considering whether to hire an applicant for many non-managerial positions.
Man seeks payment of short-term disability benefits he alleges were wrongfully terminated
HARRISBURG – A Milford man alleges his short-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated after a surgery.
Man alleges Duke Energy, two others did not pay overtime wages
PITTSBURGH – A training specialist has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employers over allegations he was not paid overtime wages.
Philly asbestos filings off last year's pace so far
PHILADELPHIA – Asbestos-related filings in Philadelphia’s Complex Litigation Center (CLC) have, so far, appeared to show a slight decrease from 2015 through the first half of 2016.
Defense attorney believes defective entranceway lawsuit belongs in the Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – According to a defense attorney in a Delaware County-based premises liability lawsuit, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas is not the proper forum in which to hear the case, and he has filed an objectionary motion to that effect.
Apartment complex fall litigation being sent to Delaware County court
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a slip-and-fall lawsuit originating from a Springfield Township apartment complex has successfully argued that the case should be transferred to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
SEC settles action with investment firm for $300,000
PHILADELPHIA — The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 14 settled an action against RiverFront Investment Group of Richmond, Va.
UPMC paying $2.5M to settle whistleblower lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — One of Pennsylvania’s largest health care providers has come under scrutiny for the alleged billing practices of some in its neurosurgery department.
Pa. minor league baseball players lose bid for class action certification
Minor league professional baseball players in several states, including Pennsylvania, lost their bid for certification of a class in an attempt to seek compensation for baseball-related activities performed outside of the regular season.
Keystone Clearwater Solutions accused of not paying overtime
PITTSBURGH – A Petrolia man alleges a Seven Fields company did not properly pay him for all hours worked.
Carnegie man accused of not paying loan
PITTSBURGH – The federal government has filed suit against a Carnegie man seeking payment for an allegedly unpaid loan.
Car crash case objections hearing continued until September
PHILADELPHIA – Three motions for preliminary objection motions in a car accident lawsuit will be decided in a rescheduled hearing set for September in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
North Philadelphia Health System seeks declaratory judgment regarding property sale
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia nonprofit is seeking judgment from the court against two New York individuals over the sale of a property.
Consumers file suit against reporting agencies alleging inaccurate reports caused damages
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida couple alleges that credit reporting agencies have reported inaccurate information on their reports.
Individual alleged to owe on debt
PITTSBURGH – The federal government alleges that an individual has not paid a debt.
Multi-Temp Mechanical Inc. accused of not paying contributions
PHILADELPHIA – Several union funds have filed a suit against an employer and its president alleging that contributions were not paid per a bargaining agreement between the parties.
Kitchen and Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh alleges homebuilder used photos without permission
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh kitchen and bath design company alleges a Bridgeville homebuilder used photos of its designs without authorization.
UPenn trustees file suit against California-based biotech company over royalty payment dispute
WILMINGTON – The University of Pennsylvania has initiated a federal lawsuit with a California-based biotechnology company, over breach of contract claims tied to a licensing agreement and unpaid royalties.
AG Kane files lawsuit against home community owner in Allegheny County court
HARRISBURG – The Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced Wednesday it filed a civil lawsuit versus the owner of an Allegheny County-manufactured home community, and accused him of engaging in “unlawful and deceptive business practices.”