News from October 2016
American Express Bank FSB says credit card account in arrears
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing Iftikhar Malik, a/k/a Iftikhar A. Malik, individually and d/b/a Malik Foods, and Malik Foods, alleging breach of contract on a credit card account.
Circadiance LLC claims MIMO used mark for infant monitoring devices
ERIE – A Turtle Creek maker of infant movement and breathing monitors alleges a Boston company is using a similar trademark for similar devices.
Washington Frontier League Baseball alleges league did not uphold bylaws
ERIE – An independent professional baseball league is accused by one of its members of not upholding its bylaws.
Zippmark claims Lafrance violated trademark
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware corporation is suing Lafrance Corp., a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Man claims employer violated agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing EF Hutton America Inc., f/k/a EFH Group Inc., f/k/a Twentyfour/seven EF Hutton Financial Corp., f/k/a EFH Financial Corp., and Christopher Daniels, citing alleged breach of contract.
TransUnion, Equifax, Experian accused of reporting false information
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing TransUnion LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC and Experian Information Solutions Inc., alleging negligent misrepresentation by credit reporting agencies.
Nuway Scaffolding accused of not paying contributions
PITTSBURGH — A labor fund is suing Nuway Scaffolding LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman alleges Hartford Life wrongfully terminated disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A Wilkes-Barre woman alleges her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Dietz & Watson accused of improper pay protocol
PHILADELPHIA — A former sales merchandiser is suing Dietz & Watson Inc., claiming the employer violated wage laws.
Cigna, LINA alleged to have wrongfully denied Ambler woman's claim for disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA – An Ambler woman employed by Lockheed Martin alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Duryea man allegedly injured on Trader Joe's job because of unsafe scaffolding
SCRANTON – A Duryea couple are alleging the husband was injured while working because of unsafe scaffolding provided for the job.
Philly revenue department employee not unlawfully terminated, says appeals court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court upheld a motion of summary judgment in the case of a former Philadelphia Revenue Department customer service representative who claimed he was unlawfully terminated.
Superior Court rules defendant remains in tort case and trial court order not final
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled a trial court order was not final and a previous motion for preliminary objections did not dispose of all defendants in a lengthy tort case.
Personal injury litigation against Save-A-Lot Stores remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA – A judge remanded a plaintiff’s personal injury litigation against a Philadelphia discount grocery store after the defendants did not show the amount in controversy in the suit was more than the minimum amount it needed to remain in federal court.
Extended Family Care accused of breaching agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing EFCC Acquisition Corp.,d/b/a Extended Family Care, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Sysco alleges that invoices weren't paid
PITTSBURGH — Two businesses are suing Sauce Inc., d/b/a Sauce, and Clinton A. Pohl, citing alleged breach of contract.
Grady Rentals accused of violating wage laws
PITTSBURGH — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Grady Rentals LLC, claiming the employer violated wage laws.
Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh accused of not paying rent
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit, citing alleged breach of contract.
Liberty Mechanical Services accused of not paying contributions
PHILADELPHIA — Labor funds are suing Liberty Mechanical Services Inc. and Michael A. Burns Jr., alleging breach of contract.
Killion and Sons Well Service accused of violating wage laws
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Killion and Sons Well Service Inc., alleging violation of wage laws.