News from June 2016
Man says Starbucks violated medical-leave law
HARRISBURG — A former employee is suing Starbucks Corporation, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Motorist files court claim against her insurer
PHILADELPHIA — A driver is suing Government Employees Insurance Company, her auto insurer, seeking payment of underinsured motorist coverage following a collision.
Coca-Cola Company accused of copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company is suing The Coca-Cola Company, a consumer food manufacturer, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Man says faulty humidifier sparked blaze
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Gree USA Inc., Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai, Gree USA Sales Ltd. and Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co. Ltd., citing alleged design defect, liability and product liability in connection with a fire at his property.
Woman says motorist failed to stop at intersection
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing another motorist, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Clean water advocate says cases, like Yuengling's, take too long
HARRISBURG – In handing down an “above average” penalty against D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc. over allegations that it violated the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a welcome result but not in a timely manner, an environmental advocate says.
Recovery company cries foul over Farmers' premiums
PHILADELPHIA - Insurers and reinsurers are supposed to have each other's backs, but that can change when one's interest runs into the other's bottom line.
Woman says panic attack incident led to wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing OSA Global LLC, a former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man says employer withheld money for insurance but let policy lapse
HARRISBURG — A benefit-plan participant is suing Vanesko Enterprises, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Vanesko, his former employer and a company principal/plan administrator, citing alleged fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful discharge.
Worker says oilfield service company didn't pay overtime
PITTSBURGH — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Solo Construction LLC, an oilfield service company, claiming he was not paid proper overtime wages.
Federal government says borrower hasn't repaid loan
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Kristie Wells, a Sykesville resident, citing alleged default in payment.
Federal government alleges default in loan payment
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government unit is suing William J. Rose, a Phoenixville resident, citing alleged default in payment.
Defense counsel's withdrawal motion in premises liability case granted due to irreconcilable differences
PHILADELPHIA – Irreconcilable differences, cited as the defining reason from defense counsel to leave a city-based premises liability case in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, have led that withdrawal motion to be approved.
Defense motion to withdraw appearance in crash case denied, removed from deferred status
PHILADELPHIA – While a motion for summary judgment is still in play in a lawsuit revolving around a 2013 car crash, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has denied a defense motion to withdraw appearance and removed the case from deferred status.
Harrisburg hearing set to determine validity of DPW medical lien levied on sidewalk fall case plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – An official hearing has been scheduled to determine the outcome of a petition to set aside a state-based medical lien placed on a plaintiff in a Philadelphia sidewalk fall lawsuit.
Multi-vehicle accident case officially transferred to Berks County Court of Common Pleas
PHILADELPHIA – One of three preliminary objection motions in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has been decided, sending a case revolving around an injurious multi-vehicle collision to the Berks County Court of Common Pleas.
W.Va. firm blames almost 300 companies in each asbestos lawsuit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The average number of companies targeted by some of the biggest asbestos firms in their lawsuits is in the triple-figures, according to recent statistics, leading some, especially those in claims management, to question the strategy of plaintiffs’ lawyers.
Woman claims debt collection agency violated law
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Midland Credit Management, a debt collection agency, claiming violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Auto body prepper says he's owed overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — An auto body prepper is suing Marquis Auto Restorations LLC, Jim Klotz and Alan Lewenthal, employers, claiming violation of wage laws.
Woman claims injuries from defective airbag
HARRISBURG — A woman is suing General Motors LLC, Takata Corporation, TK Holdings Inc. and Highland Industries Inc., citing alleged design defect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, liability, negligence and product liability.