News from March 2016
Treatment facility wants Hazelton schools to pay for disabled child’s care
HARRISBURG – A Bucks County non-profit residential treatment facility is suing a school district in an effort to collect costs for a disabled child’s care and special education program.
Patient blames Zimmer Inc. for defective knee device
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man is suing the manufacturer of knee device, alleging it caused him personal and economic injuries.
Auto dealer alleges Premier Auction misrepresented classic car
HARRISBURG – A Clinton County auto dealer is suing two other vehicle dealers for $125,000, alleging it purchased what turned out not be a classic Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6.
Ex-worker accuses Michael's Family Restaurant of wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Michael’s Family Restaurant, alleging he was wrongfully terminated due to his history of drug addiction.
Scioinspire alleges Verifood, Consumer Physics guilty of trademark infringement
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh company is suing a Kickstarter business, alleging trademark infringement.
Darby man alleges his employer terminated him in violation of the ADA
PHILADELPHIA – A man is seeking damages following his termination from the University of the Sciences, claiming that it was due to his disability.
Pittsburgh hospital sued for allegedly violating the ADA
PITTSBURGH – An EMS communications specialist claims that the hospital she once worked for failed to provide her proper accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Disabled man accuses Bergen Power Pipe Supports of workplace hostility
Story CopyPITTSBURGH— A Mount Pleasant man is seeking damages following his claimed workplace hostility due to his disabilities.
Waitress alleges All Star Sports Bar and Grill III failed to pay proper wages
PITTSBURGH — An employee of All Star Sports Bar and Grill III is suing the restaurant, alleging it does not pay employees minimum wage or overtime compensation.
Virginia company accuses Waksard Capital of fraud
PHILADELPHIA — A Virginia investment company is suing a Philadelphia financial business, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and using the plaintiff's money for unlawful gain.
Irreconcilable differences with client leads to attorney's withdrawal from supermarket slip-and-fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel for a woman injured in a Darby supermarket is seeking to leave the lawsuit due to irreconcilable differences with his client.
Home improvement company's counsel seeking to exit breach of contract litigation
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel is seeking to leave a breach of contract litigation, citing an “unreasonable financial burden” placed upon them by their client.
Pursuit of sanctions in old case deemed moot by Philly judge
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has labeled the pursuit of sanctions against a fellow defendant in a premises liability lawsuit as moot.
Rowing volunteer's signature on release waiver should nullify suit, defense counsel argues
PHILADELPHIA – Attorneys for a number of rowing organizations and the City of Philadelphia want a granting of summary judgment and the dismissal of claims brought by a woman who was allegedly injured in her volunteer work with those groups.
Pa. business can bring claims against remote employees in Pennsylvania, court rules
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia federal judge has ruled that employers can bring legal action against remote employees in Pennsylvania, even if those employees live and work outside of the state.
Ex-worker accuses Parkway Corporation of unpaid wages, wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a Philadelphia company, alleging she was never paid overtime compensation and was wrongfully terminated for attempting to alleviate the problem.
Patient alleges health care providers denied medical benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A patient is suing her health insurance providers, alleging she was wrongfully denied long-term medical benefits for her paraplegia.
Univ. of Pennsylvania track athletes lose bid to make minimum wage
INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana federal judge could have drastically changed the economics of collegiate athletics if he'd sided with three University of Pennsylvania athletes, a North Carolina attorney says, but instead he ruled they are not employees of the university.
Battle over paid sick leave laws rages on between states and cities
PITTSBURGH - The overturning of Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave ordinance in December might be the start of a new trend in the nationwide debate over paid sick leave, an attorney says.
Allegheny County law enforcement did not violate man's rights in denying firearms application
PHILADELPHIA – Law enforcement authorities in Allegheny County did not violate a Swissvale man’s constitutional rights, in denying an application regarding the restoration of his right to own firearms.