News from July 2016
Man claims debt collector violated law with calls
PITTSBURGH — An individual is suing Navient Solutions Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Union funds claim company didn't make payments
HARRISBURG — Union trust funds and their trustee are suing Control Temp Insulation LLC, an employer, citing alleged breach of contract for faling to make union fund contributions.
Union trust fund says employer didn't make contributions
PHILADELPHIA — A laborers' union trust fund is suing Windy Hill Excavating Inc., an employer, citing alleged breach of contract due to failure to contribute to various funds.
Pete Rose accuses investigator of defamation
PHILADELPHIA — Former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose is suing John Dowd, an attorney who helped compile evidence for the baseball commissioner's office that Rose had bet on baseball, citing alleged defamation.
Man claims defamation in online article
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing American Radio Relay League Incorporated, Tom Gallagher, Rick Roderick and Dr. James Boehner, citing alleged defamation.
Man claims defamation on Ripoff Report
PHILADELPHIA — A man individual is suing Sandra Padjan and Xcentric Ventures LLC d/b/a Ripoff Report, citing alleged defamation.
Woman seeks reinstatement of benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, an insurance firm, claiming the company improperly denied her long-term disability benefits.
Woman says insurer wrongly denied benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, claiming she was improperly denied long-term disability benefits.
Woman says disability benefits were improperly terminated
PENNSYLVANIA — A woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, claiming she was improperly denied long-term disability benefits.
Man claims incorrect HIV diagnosis
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing the federal government and Shubhra Shetty, M.D., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Panama Papers expose legal industry's cyber-security threats
PHILADELPHIA – When the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) began publishing data based on more than 11 million leaked files from a Panama law firm's information and communications system this spring, it highlighted the threats and liabilities law firms face when confronted with cyber-security threats, a Philadelphia attorney says.
Worker claims retaliation, wage law violation
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Pyco Inc., Pyco LLC, John Metzger, Jr. and Joanne Miller, employers, citing alleged retaliation, unpaid wages and violation of wage laws.
Man says employer didn't pay overtime
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing East Liberty Electroplating Inc., an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of wage laws.
Motorist accused of striking pedestrian
PENNSYLVANIA — A couple's lawsuit against motorist Mario Maurizi alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Company accused of not paying contributions per contract
PENNSYLVANIA — A labor group is suing McCorry Mechanical Services Inc., an employer, alleging breach of contract and failure to pay monthly contributions.
Woman says washing machine caused damage
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics America Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., alleging breach of implied warranty, design defect, failure to warn, negligence and product liability.
Cohen & Grigsby adds new associate to Pittsburgh litigation team
PITTSBURGH – Robyn A. Shelton is the newest associate attorney to join Cohen & Grigsby PC in its Pittsburgh office.
Pennsylvania cracks down on hazing in secondary schools
HARRISBURG – Legislation requiring secondary schools in Pennsylvania to adopt policies and procedures to prevent and correct hazing recently was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Federal judge rules ophthalmic technician wasn't retaliated against by former employer
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal court, an ophthalmic technician was not subject to retaliation by her former employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Third Circuit dismisses defamation, libel, contract interference claims case
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a trial court decision for summary judgment, dismissing a truck driver’s claims of defamation, libel and intentional interference with contractual relationships against his former employer.