News from December 2016
Federal court: Insured failed to pay $160K in additional premium costs
A federal judge decided this month to grant an insurance company’s summary judgment motion on the grounds its insured failed to pay a requisite additional premium amount.
Attorney expresses insurers' concerns with third council draft of ALI liability insurance law restatement
Subsequent to an American Law Institute conference held in October, the group recently issued its third council draft for its Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance.
International Recovery Systems, others accused of violating law in repossession case
A Philadelphia woman is suing American Credit Acceptance, Par North America, International Recovery Systems and Clifford Williams, alleging violation of debt collection laws, breach of contract, assault and battery, conversion and negligence.
A&H Sportswear, Global Trademarks claim patent, trademark infringement
Two companies are suing a defendant based in China, alleging the defendant has been selling knock-offs of the plaintiffs' patented swimsuit designs and trademarks.
Access Transportation Systems, others accused of not preventing sexual abuse of disabled woman
A disabled woman and her brother, who represents her, are suing over an allegation that the woman was raped and sexually assaulted by a driver for a service that transports people with disabilities.
Investors claim fraud by Maryland, New Mexico companies
Three people are suing Russell Rankin, EV Ventures Inc. and Mid Atlantic Gem LLC, all of Maryland, and Polaris Industries Inc., of New Mexico, alleging breach of contract, fraud and civil conspiracy and seeking an accounting.
Avenue Kitchen, others accused of violating minimum wage laws
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against former employers Local At Villanova LLC, doing business as Avenue Kitchen; Local at Glen Mills LLC, doing business as Avenue Kitchen; Dana Smith Farrell and Doe defendants 1-10, alleging violation of federal and state wage laws.
Eastern Air Balance Corporation accused of not paying into funds per contract
Labor funds are suing Eastern Air Balance Corporation and Timothy Roaten, citing alleged breach of contract.
Widow of Shriners Hospitals employee claims breach of fiduciary duty
A Florida woman is suing The Group Life and Supplemental Life Plan for Employees of Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shriners Hospitals for Children Inc. and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Georgia company accused of building flawed barrier
A group of corporations is suing AMEC Foster Wheeler Environmental & Infrastructure Inc., citing alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty.
JEVS Human Services accused of violating wage laws
Two people have filed a class action lawsuit against JEVS Human Services Inc. and Jewish Employment & Vocational Service Inc., doing business as JEVS Human Services, alleging failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay overtime compensation, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Doctor, others accused of negligence in spinal injection
A married couple's lawsuit against Patrick Fall, DO; Graymark Healthcare Inc.; Foundation Surgery Affiliate of Huntingdon Valley LP; Foundation Surgery Affiliate General of Huntingdon Valley LLC; and FSA of Huntingdon Valley LLC alleges negligence in medical care.
Globus Medical asks court to find that products don't fall under royalty arrangement
The Pennsylvania business is suing a Texas doctor, requesting a declaratory judgment on two products at the heart of a dispute.
Taktl LLC accused of not making full payment under agreement
A California corporation is suing Taktl LLC, a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Third Circuit says Darby landlord not subject to ethnic discrimination, affirms trial court dismissal
The federal appeals court affirmed the trial court dismissal of a New York man and Pennsylvania landlord who claims a local municipality discriminated against him based on his country of ethnic origin.
Portion of Liberian insurance judgment case settled for $225K
A federal judge has approved a settlement between a major insurance company and a co-respondent involved in a case surrounding the pursuit of a multi-million-dollar Liberian judgment.
U.S. Department of Labor believes former appliance parts supplier abandoned employee 401(k) plan
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against a Coraopolis appliance parts supplier, alleging it violated the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by abandoning its 401(k) plan after closing operations.
Man blames Cochran Motors for fall on ice
A man is suing Cochran Motors Inc., a Pennsylvania company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
United Chemi-Con accused of breaching contract, warranty
A Pennsylvania business is suing United Chemi-Con Inc., an Illinois corporation, over its capacitors.
Minusnine Technology accused of breaching agreement with former employee
A former employee is suing Minusnine Technology Inc., alleging breach of contract.