News from March 2016
Woman claims insurance company improperly denied surgical payment
HARRISBURG - A woman is suing an insurer and plan administrator,
claiming they did not properly cover her medical expenses as stated in her health insurance policy.
Man claims religious, age discrimination in firing
PITTSBURGH — A man is seeking damages, claiming that his employer unlawfully terminated him because of his age.
Several preliminary objections filed by defense counsel in car sale fraud lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for pre-owned vehicle businesses have filed a number of preliminary objections in a case alleging their fraudulent conduct led a customer to purchase a vehicle, which later failed and caused a car accident.
Irreconcilable differences and lack of communication lead counsel to leave accident lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Irreconcilable differences and a breakdown in communication have led a member of defense counsel to exit a car crash lawsuit.
Supermarket chain's attorneys seeking negligence suit transfer to Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for an area supermarket chain is seeking a negligence case filed against it to be transferred to Delaware County.
Defendant in car contract case granted statutory exemption
PHILADELPHIA – A defendant in a motor vehicle contract case being heard in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has filed for and been granted a statutory exemption.
Counsel seeks dismissal of pothole fall suit, or transfer to Delaware County court
PHILADELPHIA – A former member of defense counsel in a negligence lawsuit sought dismissal of the litigation or alternatively, its transfer to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiff counsel cites numerous reasons for exiting apartment complex fall negligence suit
PHILADELPHIA – An attorney for a woman claiming to be injured in a stairway fall at her rental apartment complex cited a lack of proper medical evidence, the presence of a signed release form and disagreements over procession of the case as his reasons for withdrawing from the lawsuit.
Discovery evidence convinces attorney to withdraw from sidewalk fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel in a Philadelphia sidewalk fall lawsuit has been granted the opportunity to withdraw from the litigation.
Motions to preclude medical evidence and to enforce settlement considered in car crash case
PHILADELPHIA – Motions to preclude financial medical evidence and to enforce a settlement are currently being considered by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in a motor vehicle accident case.
Federal judge rules Fire Battalion Chief candidate not discriminated against
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has determined a Fire Captain and former candidate for a Fire Battalion Chief position in the Philadelphia Fire Department was not the target of discrimination.
New rule allows physicians of out-of-state sports teams to treat their players at Pa. events
HARRISBURG – A new law that allows visiting out-of-state team physicians to provide care to their athletes without holding a Pennsylvania medical license has been signed into law.
NLRB strikes down workplace rule banning employees from recording meetings
PITTSBURGH - Employers can no longer enact broad policies that prohibit their employees’ use of cell phones and digital cameras to record conversations at company meetings, according to a recent National Labor Relations Board case.
Commonwealth Court rules against Florida online lenders
HARRISBURG — A recent Commonwealth Court decision against Florida-based companies should serve as a warning to lenders that do business over the Internet, a Washington, D.C., attorney says.
Philadelphia man accuses Cheltenham Township of false arrest, imprisonment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is suing Cheltenham Township alleging its police department and a detective falsely arrested him over a firearm.
Ohio business accuses insulation company of copying product
PITTSBURGH — An Ohio-based company is suing a Johnstown insulation business, alleging unfair competition.
Nurse accuses health center of discrimination, failed accommodations
PHILADELPHIA — A certified nursing assistant is suing a Philadelphia health center, alleging violations of Title VII of the amended Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the amended Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Bricklayers union alleges tile company delinquent in payments
PHILADELPHIA — A bricklayers union, with its trustees and funds, is suing a tile and marble corporation and its CEO, alleging three counts of breach of contract.
Employee alleges Pittsburgh Cultural Trust failed to pay proper overtime
PITTSBURGH – A Harwick woman is suing the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, in an effort to get back overtime wages.
Wallingford woman claims law firm used unfair debt collection practices
PHILADELPHIA – A Wallingford woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she claims unfair debt collection practices.