News from November 2016
Maryland man alleges Burton Neil & Associates incorrectly listed address in suit
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland consumer alleges a West Chester debt collector used false and misleading means in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Consumer alleges Synchrony Bank, PRA Group reported inaccurate information on reports
PHILADELPHIA – A Collegeville consumer alleges inaccurate information has not been corrected on her credit report.
Bookkeeper alleges Cherry Scaffolding Inc. terminated her in retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown woman alleges a Bensalem business wrongfully terminated her from her position as a bookkeeper.
Hotel Restaurant Associates accused of overtime-pay violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former restaurant server has filed a class action lawsuit against Hotel Restaurant Associates LLC, alleging violation of wage laws.
444 Oxford Valley Road Trust LLC accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — A Texas company is suing 444 Oxford Valley Road Trust LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Construction Crane & Tractor accused of breaching labor contract
PHILADELPHIA — Labor funds are suing Construction Crane & Tractor Inc., alleging that the employer has breached a contract.
Pacific Union Financial accused of breaching contract
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania man is suing Pacific Union Financial LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.
Winola Construction accused of not paying contributions
PITTSBURGH — A labor group is suing Winola Construction Corp. and William E. Buckley, citing alleged breach of contract.
Employee claims Menasha Corporation failed to provide documents
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing Menasha Corporation, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A veteran is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Giant Eagle accused of having dangerous condition on premises
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Giant Eagle Inc., a property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
K-Mart Corporation blamed for injuries from fall
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing K-Mart Corporation, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Liberty Mountain Resort, Snow Time accused of failure to warn of cliff
HARRISBURG — A married couple's lawsuit against Ski Liberty Operating Corp., d/b/a Liberty Mountain Resort, and Snow Time Inc., a resort, alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Certificates of Merit not enough to allege corporate negligence against Bryn Mawr hospital
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia court dismissed a count of corporate negligence against Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital in a medical malpractice action, citing insufficiently-filed Certificates of Merit (COMs).
Petition to vacate $9K arbitrator's award is denied once again by Superior Court
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld the denial of a petition on behalf of a muffler and brake company to vacate an arbitrator’s award in excess of $9.000.
Superior Court: Lack of non-negligent circumstances lead to appeal filing being rejected
HARRISBURG – According to a Superior Court of Pennsylvania judge, a late appeal notice filing was not proven to be as a result of non-negligent circumstances and summarily denied.
Pension plan administrator alleges scheme to take money
WILLIAMSPORT — A pension plan administrator is suing John Jumper, Brent Porterfield, American Investments Fund I LLC, American Investments Fund II LLC and American Tubing Arkansas, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Muria Intellectual Property alleges patent infringement
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania company is suing Speed Commerce Operating Company LLC, Speed Commerce Inc., Navarre Distribution Services Inc., Navarre Online Fulfilment Services Inc., Navarre Digital Services Inc., Encore Software LLC and Viva Media Inc., alleging patent infringement.
Pocono Peterbilt accused of not paying money owed
HARRISBURG — An Illinois business is suing Frank Buck Motors Inc., d/b/a Pocono Peterbilt, a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Advanced Fabrication Services sued over fire
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania company and insurers are suing Advanced Fabrication Services Inc., t/d/b/a as AFS Energy Systems, citing alleged negligence and product liability.