News from July 2016
Preliminary objections and motion for extraordinary relief to be decided this week in car crash case
PHILADELPHIA – Several preliminary objection motions in a car accident lawsuit, in addition to one for extraordinary relief, will now be decided in a rescheduled hearing set for this week in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Direction and scope conflicts compel attorney to withdraw from injury suit versus area Shop-Rite
PHILADELPHIA – Pointing to differences with his client over procession of a premises liability litigation against a local Shop-Rite supermarket, an attorney is seeking to exit the proceedings.
Penn State University slip-and-fall case should be heard in Dauphin County, defense argues
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a premises liability action revolving around an injurious fall on a satellite campus of Pennsylvania State University is arguing the case should be transferred to Dauphin County, where the accident took place.
Iron works company seeks to have $50K default judgment thrown out due to "procedural defects"
PHILADELPHIA – Citing a number of alleged procedural defects, defense counsel in a personal injury action filed by an iron worker against his former employer wants a default judgment levied against their client thrown out of a Philadelphia court.
IKEA recall leaked by Consumer Product Safety Commission
CONSHOHOCKEN – Before IKEA could announce a massive recall on one of its furniture products, the information was leaked prematurely by a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) employee.
HIPAA settlement shows importance of security policies, attorney says
PHILADELPHIA—A lost smartphone that led to a data breach has ended up costing a health care management company $650,000 and points to the importance of securing protected health information, according to a lawyer who practices health care law.
Former employee claims wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Consol Energy Inc., Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC and Craig Dickerson, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Company says copyright infringement confuses customers
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Enerlites, Inc., Touch Green Energy Inc. d/b/a Topgreener Electric Supply, Lidong Ni, and Xiaodan Zheng, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Pair sue motorist over crash through window
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit against motorist Cynthia Wilen alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries when her vehicle smashed through the window of a Burger King.
Man says objects in business caused him to fall
PENNSYLVANIA — A man is suing Love's Travel Shops & Country Stores Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent him from falling.
Labor funds say employer didn't make contributions
PHILADELPHIA — Several labor group funds are suing 3-R Painting Company LLC, an employer, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay contributions for its employees.
Doctor claims violation of wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Ophthalmology Physicians and Surgeons, PC., Francis J. Clark M.D., and Wade, Goldstein, Landau Abruzzo PC., citing alleged breach of contract, retaliation, unpaid wages, violation of wage laws and wrongful termination.
Mortgage company blamed for hurting credit rating
PITTSBURGH — A couple's lawsuit against Nationstar Mortgage, a Delaware corporation, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collections Act.
Man sues ladder makers, distributors after fall
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Tricam Industries, Inc., Tricam Industries, Asia Ltd., Gorilla Ladders, Home Depot USA, Inc., Home Depot, Inc. and Zhejiang Sopop Industrial Co., Ltd, ladder manufacturers and distributors, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, design defect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, negligence and product liability.
Motorist seeks damages after collision
PHILADELPHIA — A motorist is suing Elizabeth McAdams, Karen Prechtel and Douglas Prechtel, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man says unwanted calls violated law
PHILADELPHIA — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ditech Financial LLC, a Delaware corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Union funds claim contributions weren't paid
PHILADELPHIA — Labor union funds are suing Cemd Elevator Corp., d/b/a City Elevator Inc., and Stephan Diemer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman says slippery floor led to fall
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Couple's lawsuit claims ladder was defective
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's lawsuit against Yahee Technologies Corporation, SIF Services, LLC, Best Choice Products, Inc., and Zijan Zou, California defendants, alleges design defect, failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.
Photographer sues publisher in copyright case
PHILADELPHIA — A photographer is suing Pearson Education Inc., a publisher, citing alleged copyright infringement.