News from June 2016
Federal court rejects reconsideration motion in ERISA insurance benefits case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has rejected a May 26 motion for reconsideration connected to a dismissal of a lawsuit alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty filed against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 380 and the Union’s Trustees of the Health, Welfare and Pension Plans.
Union trustees/agents claims payments not made
PITTSBURGH — Union trustees and agents are suing Central Jersey Trucking & Rigging Inc., an employer, citing alleged default in payment.
York resident alleges unlawful employment practices
HARRISBURG — A man is suing AMZ Manufacturing Corp., a former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Animator accuses partner of breaching duty
PHILADELPHIA — An Emmy award-winning 3D animation artist from Florida is suing business partner Jody Bortner and 3FX Inc., citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
General contractor accuses Ohio company of breach of contract
PITTSBURGH — A general contractor is suing Pioneer Pipe Inc., an Ohio corporation, citing alleged intentional misrepresentation, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment.
Interstate rail carrier accuses company of breach of contract
HARRISBURG — An interstate rail carrier is suing Rail Car Investors II LP, a railcar owner, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Attorney: 'significant gaps' in safety procedures led to April’s fatal Amtrak crash
PHILADELPHIA — The crash that claimed the lives of two Amtrak workers in April was the result of multiple failures and points toward the need for better safety measures all around, according to a lawyer representing the family of one of those killed.
Employer sues former employer
Philadelphia resident accuses Healthcare Services Group, Inc. of sexual harassmentPHILADELPHIA — An employer is suing Healthcare Services Group, Inc., a former employer, citing alleged hostile work environment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.Aneva M.
Government says borrower in default
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing Tracy D. Smith, a Philadelphia resident, citing alleged default in payment.
Scranton resident alleges unlawful debt collection
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Ability Recovery Services, a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful debt collection.
Former employee claims wage-law violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Multi-Flow Industries LLC, a fountain beverage provider, claiming wrongful termination and alleging that he was not properly compensated for overtime.
Pedestrian blames property owner for fall
PHILADELPHIA — A pedestrian is suing Kaiserman Company, a property owner, citing alleged failure to warn, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Building design firm alleges copyright infringement
HARRISBURG — A building design firm is suing Lion Enterprises, Inc., Bastian Homes Ltd. and Eugene J. Bastian, home advertisers, builders and sellers, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Conductor files suit against Norfolk Southern Corp. alleging injuries
HARRISBURG – A conductor is suing a railroad transport provider alleging he was injured on the job.
Good Old Days Bar accused of unauthorized music performances
HARRISBURG – Copyright owners allege that a Bloomsburg restaurant publicly performed their songs without authorization.
Man claims discrimination by U-Haul operation, former boss
PHILADELPHIA — A former general manager trainee is suing U-Haul Company of Pennsylvania and Gerald Solarski, a company official, citing alleged breach of contract, discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful termination.
Former airport director claims wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A onetime airport director is suing former employers Bradford Regional Airport Operating, Bradford Regional Airport Authority, Bradford Airport Advisory Board, Cameron County, Elk County, McKean County and Warren County, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Estate representative accuses drug companies of failure to warn
PHILADELPHIA — An estate representative is suing Janssen Research & Development LLC, Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer Pharma AG, Bayer Corporation, Bayer Healthcare LLC, Bayer Healthcare AG and Bayer AG, drug manufacturing companies, citing alleged manufacturing defect, failure to warn and negligent misrepresentation.
Suit claims Upper Darby resident was negligent when driving
PHILADELPHIA — A married couple's lawsuit against Ciara Connor, an Upper Darby resident, alleges negligence and claims that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Bridge mechanic says railroad responsible for injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A bridge mechanic is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company, his former employer, claiming negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.