News from October 2016
Hip implant device manufacturer not at fault for failure of product, says federal court
PHILADELPHIA – Two separate courts have now found a patient who underwent total hip replacement surgery and was allegedly injured by the device implanted as part of that surgery, could not prove he was harmed by the device’s manufacturer.
HNI Corporation says plan participant owes reimbursement
HARRISBURG — A plan administrator has filed suit against a plan participant, citing alleged constructive trust for allegedly failing to honor a reimbursement claim.
Life Button (24) sued over alleged telemarketing violation
PITTSBURGH — A man individual is suing American Security Technologies Inc d/b/a Life Button (24) and Vision Monitoring Services Inc. d/b/a Life Button (24), alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
City of Philadelphia Commerce Department accused of discrimination
A woman has filed suit against the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department, citing alleged disability discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Carpenter Connection claims design company breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Park Place Studios Inc., a design company, citing alleged breach of contract, failure to pay for completed work, and unpaid debt.
Precision Kidd Acquisition says shareholders' representative breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A New York company is suing a shareholders' representative over alleged breach of contract.
Novo Nordisk sued over non-compete clause
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Novo Nordisk Inc., a New Jersey corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Happy Trails claims it was damaged by being left off label
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania business is suing Suntree LLC and Suntree Snack Foods LLC of Arizona, alleging breach of contract.
Sales Evolution LLC claims services weren't paid for
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company is suing Lattice Incorporated, a New Jersey business, citing alleged breach of contract.
C&D Coal Company accused of breaching contract
&&&PITTSBURGH — Two Pennsylvania corporations are suing C&D Coal Company LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Priority Capital Leasing accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Priority Capital Leasing Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Former dancer at Blush bar accuses establishment of overserving her
A former dancer at a bar is suing Albert Bortz, One Three Five Inc. and Blush, her employers, alleging negligence, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and unlawful sale of liquor to an intoxicated person.
Woman blames Kuhn's Market, security company for alleged assault
A woman is suing Youghiogheny Valley Specialty Services LLC and Kuhn's Market Inc., t/d/b/a Kuhn's Market, a market and a company that provided security staff, citing alleged assault.
Lifeenergy LLC accused of violating telemarketing law
A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Lifeenergy LLC, a Texas company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Lingrow wedding venue, others blamed in slip-and-fall case
A married couple's lawsuit accuses Lingrow Farm Inc., David Metz and Ashley Schaffer-Metz and Michael L. Schaffer of negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman sues federal government over alleged sidewalk fall
A woman is suing the federal government alleging negligence, liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
FTC wins preliminary injunction against Penn State Hershey/Pinnacle merger
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit handed the Federal Trade Commission and the Pennsylvania attorney general a major victory when it overturned a U.S. district court order denying the FTC and AG’s request to stop a merger between the Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Pinnacle Health System.
Non-solicitation agreements receive support from Pennsylvania Superior Court
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that upheld the legality of non-solicitation agreements employees often sign when they begin a new job.
East Coast Asphalt Supply accused of not paying per agreement
Labor funds are suing East Coast Asphalt Supply Inc. a/k/a ECAS and East Coast Paving & Seal Coating Inc., alleging breach of contract by the employer.
Sherrard German & Kelly claims clients didn't pay for legal services
The law firm is suing two McKeesport men, citing alleged breach of contract.