News from December 2016
Woman blames Western Pennsylvania Hospital in death of her adult son
PITTSBURGH — A representative of a deceased man's estate is suing West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc., d/b/a The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and Brent T. Rau, M.D., alleging that the man's death was directly and proximately caused by negligent medical care.
Woman says credit reporting agencies incorrectly listed mortgage
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Equifax Information Services LLC, Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing LLC, alleging negligent misrepresentation by credit reporting agencies.
Man fights plan to log area along stream
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing property owner Wesley H. Bain, alleging that the defendant's plan to log his property will harm the environment.
Employment discrimination lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse dismissed by appellate court
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of appellate court judges have ruled to dismiss an employment discrimination action, filed on behalf of a woman who claimed she was discriminated against by Outback Steakhouse because of her disability.
Cryogenic repair technician sues Pittsburgh company over non-compete clause
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A cryogenic repair technician and his new employer based in San Bernardino County, Calif., have filed a lawsuit in California over the legitimacy of a non-compete clause in that same technician’s agreement with his former employer from Pittsburgh.
Citing sovereign immunity, Commonwealth Court upholds dismissal of defamation case from former SEPTA employee
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has thrown out a defamation case filed against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and its Chief of Police, ruling the claims are barred by sovereign immunity.
Radio station group accuses music performance rights organization of engaging in anti-trust conduct
PHILADELPHIA – The docket of a Pennsylvania federal court, rather than the Billboard charts, is the setting for legal action by a radio industry group who claims a music performance rights organization violated anti-trust law.
Pittsburgh woman allegedly falls on treadmill at Dick's Sporting Goods, sues
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple allege the wife was injured by a treadmill in a sporting goods store.
Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland accuses Erie companies of breaching agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Schaumburg, Illinois, financial company alleges several Erie-based construction companies did not uphold their agreement.
The Scanlan Agency Inc. alleged to have not distributed assets from plan
PHILADELPHIA – A Newtown Square company is accused of not taking fiduciary responsibility for a plan funded by employee contributions.
Bayada Home Health Care Inc. accused of not paying employees overtime
SCRANTON – A Luzerne County home health clinician has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer over allegations that she was not paid overtime.
Consumer alleges Equifax, others are reporting inaccurate information on credit report
PHILADELPHIA – A California consumer alleges three entities have been reporting false information regarding her credit history.
Warrington auto repair company charges former employees with breach of contract, RICO violations
ALLENTOWN – A Pennsylvania-based auto repair business has initiated legal action against two of its former employees, claiming they breached their employment agreements and violated federal law in the process.
Third Circuit affirms granting of summary judgment against fired Penn State University professor
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of appellate judges have decided to uphold a trial court’s decision of summary judgment in a breach of contract and wrongful termination case brought by a former medical college professor.
Plaintiff in qui tam action cannot be granted access to records that do not exist, court says
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate judge says the plaintiff of record in a qui tam action cannot be granted access to stenographic court records which he says do not exist.
ScripsAmerica sues former president and CEO for alleged violations of finance and securities laws
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey-based health care corporation has filed suit against its former President and CEO, alleging he breached his fiduciary duty and failed to disclose a prior felony conviction, among other charges.
Alarmax Distributors claims Arizona company failed to pay
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Arizona company Protection Source LLC and co-owners Matthew S. Willes and Kristine Willes, citing alleged breach of contract.
Guaranty Bank claims heirs failed to pay mortgage
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing several heirs of a woman, alleging breach of contract in a mortgage.
Phillips Station Middle LP says title insurers breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania partnership has filed a class action lawsuit against Chicago Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Group, title insurers, citing alleged breach of contract.
Company sues church for $4.7M
PITTSBURGH — A Georgia corporation is suing Covenant Church of Pennsylvania, citing alleged breach of contract.