News from August 2016
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to review franchisor as possible statutory employer
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a workers' compensation case to decide if a franchisor is liable as a statutory employer for injuries sustained by a franchisee employee.
Judge denies Uber's motions in case brought by limousine drivers
PHILADEPHIA – A mega transportation service and its drivers are in a lawsuit in which the drivers allege they are actual employees of the company and not independent contractors.
Union, labor fund seek to enforce award
HARRISBURG — A union and labor fund are suing Eric Hiester, citing alleged breach of contract.
Companies claim infringement of patent
PITTSBURGH — Two Delaware corporations are suing Power & Industrial Services Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged patent infringement and unfair competition.
Insurer accused of improperly denying benefits
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract and improper denial of long-term disability benefits.
Motel employees claim violation of wage law
PHILADELPHIA — Two employees are suing Concordville Development LLC t/a Hillside Motel, and company officers William McGonigal Sr. and William McGonigal Jr., alleging violation of federal wage law.
Woman claims postal worker caused collision
PHILADELPHIA — A motorist is suing the U.S. Postal Service, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Negligence alleged in woman's fall at hospital
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against West Grove Hospital Company LLC alleges negligence regarding a pedestrian walkway.
Man says employer violated overtime provision
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC, alleging violation of wage law.
Woman says drug dangers weren't disclosed
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Bayer Corporation; Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bayer Pharma AG; Bayer AG; and Merck & Co. Inc., pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, failure to warn, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.
Man claims employer didn't pay proper overtime
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC, alleging violation of wage law.
Man says he's owed overtime pay
PITTSBURGH — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Encompass Services L.L.C., alleging violation of federal, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts wage laws.
Government claims student loan is in arrears
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing James Desanto, an Upper Darby resident, alleging failure to repay student debt.
Borrower owes for student debt, government alleges
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing West Chester resident Robert Carey, alleging failure to repay a student loan.
Feds seek repayment of four student loans
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing Levar Desper, an individual, alleging failure to repay four student loans.
Federal judge finds respondents associated with Liberian insurance judgment lawsuit in contempt
PHILADELPHIA – In a recent judicial order, U.S. District Court Judge Paul S. Diamond found parties representing and funding the pursuit of a Liberian multimillion-dollar insurance judgment in contempt of a federal court order.
Defense's request to leave Philadelphia sidewalk fall lawsuit denied
PHILADELPHIA – A local judge has denied defense counsel’s request to withdraw from a premises liability case that was initiated as a result of serious injuries allegedly incurred from a sidewalk fall in Philadelphia.
Premises liability plaintiff receives $20K reduction in Department of Public Welfare medical lien
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge has elected to grant a petition reducing a state-based medical lien in excess of $20,000, which was placed on a plaintiff in a Philadelphia sidewalk fall lawsuit.
Judge denies plaintiffs attorney's attempt to leave injury action involving minor child
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has rejected a plaintiff attorney’s attempt to exit a premises liability lawsuit, even though he alleged his clients were not able to prove their child’s injuries were directly caused by a related fall accident.
Woman accuses Toyota of selling unsafe vehicle
HARRISBURG — An individual is suing Toyota Motor Corporation, a car manufacturer, citing alleged product liability.