News from November 2016
Primrose Homes accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit against Primrose Homes Incorporated, a Pennsylvania corporation, alleges breach of contract.
ECM Energy Service accused of violating overtime law
PITTSBURGH — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against ECM Energy Service Inc., an employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Plastic World Recycling accused of supplying unsatisfactory products
HARRISBURG — A Texas corporation is suing Plastic World Recycling Inc., a Pennsylvania business, citing alleged breach of contract.
General Nutrition Corporation says franchisee failed to pay
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Craig C. Kyllonen, a Nevada resident, alleging breach of contract.
South Middleton Township Municipal Authority accused of breaching contract
HARRISBURG — An insurance firm is suing South Middleton Township Municipal Authority, alleging breach of contract.
PNC Bank, National Association claims estate administrator didn't pay mortgage
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing Sharon Hunt, administratrix of the estate of Sandra I. McNeill, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Woman says credit reporting agencies listed her as deceased
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Trans Union LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc. and Synchrony Financial, alleging negligent misrepresentation in credit reporting.
Third Circuit says Pa. federal judge will not be recused from discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit says a U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylania judge will not be recused from presiding over a civil discrimination case.
Injured Wells Fargo customer does not prove bank's liability, Superior Court says
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of Wells Fargo in an injury lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed she was seriously injured trying to walk through the doors at one of the defendant’s bank branch location.
Summary judgment against dismissed SEPTA cashier upheld by Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate judge has affirmed a ruling of summary judgment on behalf of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and one of its supervisors, in an employment discrimination litigation.
Superior Court upholds dismissal of Judgment of Non Pros in legal malpractice litigation
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the denial of a motion to strike the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros rendered in a legal malpractice action.
Fannie Mae claims borrower defaulted
PITTSBURGH — A mortgage association is suing Richard Krist, a/k/a Richard J. Krist Jr., alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Fannie Mae seeks mortgage payment from estate executrix
PITTSBURGH — A mortgage association is suing Diana M. Harris, executrix of the estate of Elaine M. Moore, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Federal government liable for injury during childbirth, couple say
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit on behalf of themselves and their minor child seeks damages from the federal government for an injury the child allegedly suffered during the course of a cesarean delivery at Keystone Rural Health Center in Chambersburg.
South End Primary Health Care accused of not providing billing information
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania medical firm is suing Venkatlaxman Reddy, M.D., and South End Primary Health Care P.C., citing alleged breach of contract.
Johnny Joe's accused of copyright infringement
HARRISBURG — Several musical copyright holders are suing St. George & Mary Inc., d/b/a Johnny Joe's, and Hany Maawad, alleging copyright infringement.
Philadelphia settles excessive force lawsuit as citizens await launch of police body cam program
PHILADELPHIA – Police misconduct continues to be a pressing concern across the U.S., and the City of Philadelphia paid a $35,000 settlement to resolve allegations earlier this year.
Federal court rules statute of limitations may bar cardiovascular injury claims against GlaxoSmithKline
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge ruled the claims of a man who allegedly suffered cardiovascular injuries from taking a diabetic drug have the opportunity to be barred by a three-year statute of limitations.
Former nightclub employee's wage dispute not bound by arbitration clause, court says
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate judge recently ruled that a Philadelphia nightclub will not be headed to arbitration in a wage payment dispute case with one of its former employees.
Pharmaceutical companies seek declaratory action against FTC anti-trust litigation
PHILADELPHIA – A pharmaceutical company has asked a federal court here to consider whether the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can initiate legal action with it over a pair of prior patent-case settlements it made.