News from August 2016
Woman claims benefits were improperly terminated
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Flowers Foods Inc., insurer and plan administrator, citing alleged breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Company claims competitor aims to deceive customers
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania company is suing Rustique Specialty Gifts LLC, alleging unfair competition.
Federal government claims debt wasn't repaid
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Bobbi S. Messina a/k/a Bobbi Sue Messina, alleging unpaid debt.
Corporation claims invoices have gone unpaid
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing William D. Rodgers d/b/a TBI Steel, an individual and his business, citing alleged breach of contract.
Companies face accusation of violating telephone law
PITTSBURGH — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Guardian Protection Services Inc. and Security Force Inc., citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Third Circuit defends challenge to its authority to rule in pipeline expansion project
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently released an opinion shooting down several challenges filed against environmental permits and authorizations that were granted by environmental regulatory agencies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but the court had to defend why it was ruling on the cases in the first place.
Plaintiffs elect to discontinue lawsuit over their child's fall without prejudice
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiffs have chosen to discontinue a premises liability lawsuit without prejudice, after their former counsel unsuccessfully attempted to withdraw from representing them.
Defense objections quashed in gunshot injury lawsuit involving Landsdowne bar
PHILADELPHIA – Defense objections have been officially overruled in a case in which a King of Prussia man was injured by gunfire in a lovers quarrel outside a bar in Landsdowne.
Motorist accused of causing crash injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against motorist Donald Cole alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Employer accused of not making union contributions
PITTSBURGH — Labor union funds are suing Panthers Sales Inc., alleging breach of contract.
Employee blames Amtrak for back, shoulder injuries
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), alleging negligence, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and violation of federal law.
An employee sues employer
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), alleging negligence, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and violation of federal law.
Woman claims she is owed overtime pay
HARRISBURG — An employee is suing Keystone Landfill Inc., alleging violation of wage law.
Pesticide company hit with $550,000 EPA fine
PHILADELPHIA – THE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has handed down a penalty for the unauthorized distribution of two pesticide products.
Man says former employer owes him overtime pay
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC, alleging violation of wage laws.
Man claims damage to credit reputation
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing credit reporting agencies TransUnion LLC and Equifax Information Services LLC and debt collector Account Resolution Services LLC, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Man says credit reporting agency gave false information
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Credit Bureau of Lancaster Inc., a consumer credit reporting agency, citing alleged defamation and negligent misrepresentation.
Trucker, employer accused of negligence in crash
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit against driver Rodolfo V. Hudson and his employer, New Prime Inc., alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman says disability benefits were wrongly denied
HARRISBURG — A woman is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, claiming the insurer wrongly denied her long-term disability benefits.
Government claims debt hasn't been paid
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing William G. Jamison, alleging unpaid debt.