News from December 2016
Burger King Corporation, franchisee blamed for alleged fall on ice
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Burger King Corporation and franchisee Patterson-Erie Corporation, alleging negligence in connection with a fall on ice.
Man who allegedly slipped and fell accused Giant Eagle of negligence
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Giant Eagle Inc., a Pennsylvania company, alleging negligence in connection with an alleged fall.
Half-owner of Swissville funeral home seeks full ownership in legal dispute
PITTSBURGH — A half-owner of a Swissvale funeral home is suing Peter C. Nied, the other half-owner, alleging breach of contract.
Married couple file suit, allege injury during blood sample
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit against Heritage Valley Medical Group Inc., t/d/b/a West Allegheny Health Care Services, alleging negligence in medical care.
Investor claims he's owed returns from Direct Technology Solutions
PITTSBURGH — An investor is suing Robert J. Kania Jr. and Direct Technology Solutions, a Pennsylvania company and its owner, alleging breach of contract.
Labor Dept. targets former Corapolis business
ERIE – A former Corapolis business is accused of not distributing plan assets to employees after it ceased operations.
Two claim Hogan & Associates owes them money
PITTSBURGH — Two Pennsylvania residents are suing John F. Hogan and Hogan & Associates, citing alleged breach of contract.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center accused of not paying invoices
PITTSBURGH — A medical device company is suing University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, alleging breach of contract.
Man claims LINA wrongfully denied disability benefit claims
PHILADELPHIA – A Pottstown man claims his applications for disability benefits were wrongfully denied.
National Label Co. alleged to owe more than $4 million to label manufacturer
PHILADELPHIA – A Lafayette Hill company is accused of owing millions to a North Carolina business.
Solar Tight Installation accused of not paying overtime wages to installers
PHILADELPHIA – Several solar panel installers allege that they were not paid for overtime hours worked.
Public employees' home addresses protected despite Right To Know Law
HARRISBURG – For several years, the privacy of public school employees had been in jeopardy while the Pennsylvania State Education Association fought in court for the principle that individuals have a right to privacy pertaining to their home addresses per the Pennsylvania Constitution.
New law aims to increase funding for demolition of blighted properties
HARRISBURG – A new law in Pennsylvania is intended to make demolishing
blighted properties much easier than in the past.
Seventh Circuit rules against Univ. of Penn student athletes seeking pay
CHICAGO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has upheld a
district court ruling that found that two former University of Pennsylvania
track and field student athletes cannot be classified as employees and entitled
to a minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Philadelphia poised to become first city with law banning employers from asking about past pay
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia may become the first city in the nation to prohibit employers from asking prospective employees how much they were paid at their last jobs.
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company accused of wrongly denying claim
HARRISBURG — A woman is suing Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Woman claims credit damage tied to accounts that aren't hers
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing debt collectors and credit reporting agencies, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Married couple blame railroad for workplace injuries
HARRISBURG — A married couple's lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Corporation alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Enhanced Recovery Company, Comcast accused of violating collections law
PHILADELPHIA — A West Chester man is suing Enhanced Recovery Company LLC and Comcast Cable Communications LLC, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Pennsylvania embraces gig economy: Uber, Lyft granted permission to operate
HARRISBURG – The ride-sharing battle in Pennsylvania finally reached the end following the legalization of such services across the state.