News from December 2016
Third Circuit dismisses age discrimination action against Abbott Laboratories
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate judge has ruled to affirm a trial court decision in dismissing an age discrimination termination action from the former operations manager of a laboratory company.
Source Healthcare Analytics accused of violating FMLA
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Source Healthcare Analytics LLC and Connie Shaffer, alleging retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Owner of Cooper's RV Center cites 'miscommunication' as reason for pending lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – Cooper's RV Center blames miscommunication as the reason it was named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, design defect and product liability.
Heirs accused of letting mortgage go into default
PITTSBURGH — An Oklahoma-based home loan company is suing James Thomas Miller Jr., in his capacity as heir of Rose M. Miller, unknown heirs, successors, assigns, and all persons, firms, or associations claiming right, title or interest from or under Rose M. Miller, citing alleged breach of contract.
Law firm claims it is owed more than $88,000 for legal services
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh law firm is suing Allen P. Snyder, M.D., and Marianne Snyder, his wife; Parker Snyder; Ashley Frankis; Francine Snyder, personal representative and executrix of the estate of Lance P. Snyder; and Morgan Snyder, alleging breach of contract.
Law firm claims married couple didn't pay for services
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh law firm is suing Harry Lantz and Linda Lantz, husband and wife, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman seeks damages over alleged abuse by repossession agent
HARRISBURG — A woman is suing American Honda Finance Corp.; Richard and Associates; and repo agent Tyler in a lawsuit alleging unlawful repossession, assault, battery, trespass and conversion.
Champion Mortgage Company claims loan is in default
PITTSBURGH — A mortgage company is suing Donald B. Palke, known surviving heir of Shirley F. Palke, and unknown surviving heirs of Shirley F. Palke, citing alleged breach of contract.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company claims mortgage wasn't paid
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing Stephanie Medlen, f/k/a Stephanie A. Haberstock, and Matthew D. Haberstock, a/k/a Matthew Haberstock, alleging breach of contract.
Married couple seek damages over injuries alleged from fall in Hyatt hotel
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing MHF Pit Operating IV LLC; Magna Hospitality Group LC; United Maintenance Company Inc.; United Service Companies Inc.; and United Temps Inc., hotel ownership and custodial service providers, alleging negligence in connection with a slip-and-fall injury.
Man who says he fell, had two toes partially cut off by mower, sues
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Stanley Michaels, a property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Gear manufacturer says Multimatic Mechanisms failed to pay in full
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania business is suing Multimatic Mechanisms, a Canadian company, alleging breach of contract.
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, others accused of failure to provide proper care
PITTSBURGH — A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman says The Vanguard Group fired her in case of retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing The Vanguard Group, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Civil rights claims against Washington County and legal officials dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – An Erie couple’s civil rights lawsuit panel against Washington County, two of its district attorneys, a state court judge and another attorney has been dismissed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania remands wrongful death case against nursing care facility to Superior Court
HARRISBURG – The state Supreme Court has granted a petition for allowance to appeal in a negligence and wrongful death action against a Carlisle nursing care facility.
Man says credit reporting agencies gave false information to third parties
&&&PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing TransUnion LLC and Equifax Information Services LLC, credit reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Fidelity Brokerage Services accused of age discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Fidelity Brokerage Services, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.