News from October 2016
Philadelphia court dismisses plaintiff's motion to vacate private arbitration award
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge rejected a plaintiff’s motion to dismiss a private arbitration award, due to it being filed two days past the 90-day deadline with which to act under the law.
Security firm allegedly discriminated against disabled security officer
SCRANTON — A disabled security officer has filed suit against his former employer and a client for alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination after the client determined his disability posed a liability in performing his duties as a security guard and the former employer terminated his employment.
Building design firms claim construction firm used their copyrighted designs
PITTSBURGH — Two building design firms have filed a class-action lawsuit against a builder for allegedly using their copyrighted designs without permission.
Company accused of infringing former Carnegie Mellon professor's patent
PITTSBURGH — A patent owner has filed suit against a group of businesses for alleged patent infringement.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. claims FBI employee caused vehicular accident
PITTSBURGH — An insurance firm has filed suit against a government entity due to insufficient measures allegedly taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Nurse claims St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare failed to pay her overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — A licensed practical nurse and former employee has filed suit against her previous employer for allegedly failing to pay her overtime wages after she worked more than 60 hours per week.
Huntington Valley man accused of not repaying loan
PENNSYLVANIA — A financial trustee is suing Huntington Valley resident Michael L. Sannuti, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
American Textile Company claims improper use of trademark
PITTSBURGH — A textile company is suing Serta Inc. and Springs Global US Inc., citing alleged unfair competition.
Minelab Electronics alleges patent infringement
PITTSBURGH — An Australian company is suing French company XP Metal Detectors and Massachusetts-based Detector Electronics Corp., citing alleged patent infringement.
GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance claims contract was breached
PITTSBURGH — A Maryland corporation is suing Pennsylvania companies Jennchem Holdings LLC and Jennchem LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products accused of making defective knee implant
PHILADELPHIA — A married couple's lawsuit against Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products Inc., cites alleged design defect, negligence and product liability in connection with a knee implant.
Construction company allegedly failed to pay more than $88,000 to glass company
SCRANTON — A glass company has filed suit against a construction group for allegedly failing to pay for labor and materials for a project.
Man says credit reporting agencies provided wrong information
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., and Equifax Information Services LLC, consumer credit reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
Life Insurance Company of North America accused of improperly denying benefits
&&&PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, citing alleged breach of contract
Woman says Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston should pay her disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, citing alleged breach of contract.
Federal judge dismisses case brought by insurer who sought declaration that woman wasn't covered under policy
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance firm who sued a woman in an attempt to show that she was not covered under an umbrella policy issued to her parents, saw their case dismissed by a judge for failure to ensure proper service of the complaint.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Bangor man not subject to discrimination or selective enforcement of noise ordinances
PHILADELPHIA – The appeal of a Bangor man who claimed he was the victim of selective enforcement of noise ordinances by members of the Bushkill Township Police Department has been dismissed.
Class action claims Philadelphia Police Department improperly issued speeding tickets since 2012
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, claiming its police department has issued unauthorized speeding tickets on state highways for more than four years.
ALI restating liability insurance law, final product on schedule for May meeting
PHILADELPHIA – A reporter chosen by the American Law Institute to re-interpret liability insurance law says he was encouraged by feedback at a meeting earlier this month.