News from August 2016
Man claims damage to credit reputation
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., d/b/a America's Sevicing Company, consumer reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Roofing company claims it hasn't been paid
HARRISBURG — A West Virginia roofing company is suing Pennsylvania company Lobar Associates Inc. and Missouri-based Arch Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for completed work.
Insurer accused of causing evidence destruction
PITTSBURGH — A couple's lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company alleges breach of contract.
Company accused of not making contributions
PHILADELPHIA — Trustees for labor union funds are suing KTN Interior Products Co. and company owner Laura Nestor citing alleged breach of contract.
Unknowns surround ballot question on judges' retirement age as deadlines loom
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will consider on an emergency basis a lawsuit challenging the language to be used in a ballot question regarding the mandatory retirement age for judges in the state.
Owner of hundreds of Chili's eateries faces minimum-wage class action suit
PITTSBURGH – Attorneys for Brinkers International, the Dallas-based owner of casual dining restaurants including more than 800 Chili's Grill & Bar outlets, will need to respond to a class-action lawsuit filed July 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Woman claims employer owes her overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Armen Cadillac Inc., alleging violation of wage laws through improper classification as an exempt employee.
Man claims he lost opportunities due to inaccurate credit reporting
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Equifax Information Services LLC, LJ Ross Associates Inc. and Transworld Systems Inc., consumer reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Woman claims harm from inaccurate credit report
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Credit Acceptance Corporation and Equifax Information Services LLC, consumer reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Woman claims credit information was inaccurate
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Equifax Information Services LLC and Quality Asset Recovery LLC, consumer reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Couple's suit alleged recklessness by mail truck driver
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against mail truck driver John Ford Jr. and the United States Postal Service alleges negligence in causing a vehicular collision.
Driver appeals $3.1M wrongful death verdict after crash with motorcycle
PHILADELPHIA – A $3.1 million verdict reached earlier this year in a wrongful death case has been appealed from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
New common pleas judge on public service: Do it for the right reasons
PHILADELPHIA – Up-and-coming attorneys considering a career that includes public service should do it for all the right reasons, one of the newest judges on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas said during a recent interview.
Plaintiff's lawyer withdraws from lawsuit against Wal-Mart
PHILADELPHIA – A slip-and-fall lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart has been stayed for 60 days by a Philadelphia judge, in order to provide the plaintiff in said action to obtain new counsel.
Attorney: Clients can't prove fall caused injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff attorney has chosen to exit a premises liability lawsuit, claiming his clients are not able to prove the fall accident they were involved in directly caused a minor child’s serious injuries.
Defense attorney seeks rescinding of erroneous entry of appearance in sidewalk fall case
PHILADELPHIA – An erroneous entrance of appearance has led a defense attorney to request its withdrawal from a sidewalk slip-and-fall case originating in Philadelphia.
No communication with client leads to plaintiff counsel's withdrawal from injury action against SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA – A member of plaintiff counsel identified a lack of communication between him and client as the reason he is withdrawing from a motor vehicle accident lawsuit against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Decision still pending from hearing to potentially set aside plaintiff's DPW medical lien
PHILADELPHIA – A decision remains pending from an official hearing to determine the outcome of a petition to set aside a state-based medical lien, placed on a plaintiff in a Philadelphia sidewalk fall lawsuit.
Attorney says irreconcilable differences spurred exit from lawsuit versus Temple University
PHILADELPHIA – Irreconcilable differences have caused a plaintiff’s attorney to exit a lawsuit filed against Temple University, its hospital and health care system.
Woman claims employer violated wage laws
HARRISBURG — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against her employer, JDK Management Company L.P. and JDK Management Company Inc., alleging violation of wage laws.