News from May 2016
Tractor-trailer driver says collision stemmed from negligence
HARRISBURG — A married couple from Florida's lawsuit against Arizona Transportation LLC, D&D Express Inc. and driver Enes Tuhcic claims a right-of-way violation caused a collision on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Husband and wife claim damages from alleged sidewalk defect
PHILADELPHIA — A husband and wife are seeking damages from Whiteland Investors LP and BPG Management Company LP, town center operators, citing alleged breach of duty, negligence and carelessness.
Conductor sues railroad in injury claim
HARRISBURG — A railroad conductor's lawsuit says he suffers repetitive stress injuries that are a result of his employer's negligence and failure to provide safe ergonomic conditions.
Court orders plaintiff to pay defendant’s $8 million in attorneys fees in patent dispute
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the Alzheimer’s Institute of America to pay $8 million in attorneys fees after the court found its patent infringement lawsuit misrepresented the true owner of patents covering Alzheimer’s detection.
Judge says defendants couldn't prove plaintiff intended to destroy electronic data
PHILADELPHIA - Years in the making, an updated Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure met one of its first tests recently before a federal judge in Philadelphia.
Married couple's suit says traffic collision stemmed from negligence
HARRISBURG — A husband and wife are suing a tree service and its driver, saying a traffic collision was due to negligence.
Man says insurer improperly halted benefits
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing an insurance company, claiming that it improperly denied disability benefits to him.
Subcontractor says construction company breached agreement
PITTSBURGH — A subcontractor is suing a construction contractor, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for completed work.
Towing company and owner claim gender discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A towing company and its owner are suing Borough of Brownsville, Stanley Jablonski and Lester J. Ward, government officials, citing alleged gender discrimination and breach of agreement.
Texas man accused company of violating wage law
PITTSBURGH — A pipeline inspector has filed a class-action lawsuit against Quality Integrated Services, Inc, a third-party services provider, citing alleged unjust enrichment and violation of wage law.
Man says former employer violated layoff law
PITTSBURGH — A former emoloyee has filed a class-action lawsuit against TMK IPSCO Koppel Tubulars LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages and benefits and unlawful termination.
Pet gear supplier claims trademark infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A pet gear supply company is suing Factory Direct Wholesale LLC, a wholesaler, citing alleged trademark infringement.
Coatesville woman claims harassment at former place of employment
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing P.J. Ryan's Inc., citing alleged retaliation, sexual harassment, and wrongful or constructive termination.
Man claims age discrimination by former employer
PHILADELPHIA — A 65-year-old Yardley man is suing Marriott International, a hospitality company, citing alleged discrimination.
Glenolden woman alleges retailer harassed her by phone
PHILADELPHIA — A Glenolden woman is suing Kohl's Corporation, a department store chain, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Defense in car crash case seeking dismissal or transfer to Wayne County court
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in a car crash lawsuit are arguing for a dismissal of the complaint, or alternatively, a transfer of the case to Wayne County.
Insurance coverage clause necessitates defense counsel's withdrawal from slip-and-fall case
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel in an icy slip-and-fall action have chosen to withdraw from the lawsuit, due to a coverage clause in their client’s insurance policy.
Plaintiff counsel seeking to exit car crash litigation over differences in trial strategy
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel in a Philadelphia car crash action is seeking to leave the lawsuit connected to the accident, over differences of opinion in trial strategy with his client.
Irreconcilable differences lead counsel to leave false arrest lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Citing irreconcilable differences, a plaintiff attorney involved with an alleged false arrest case is seeking to exit the lawsuit connected with that incident.
Plaintiff's attorney leaves case against SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel for a woman injured in an accident aboard a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trolley is leaving the lawsuit connected with that accident, citing “irreconcilable differences.”