News from September 2016
Total Elevator Company accused of not paying labor contributions
PHILADELPHIA — Trustees of labor funds are suing employers, alleging breach of contract.
Medical providers, officials blamed for death of inmate
PITTSBURGH — An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing several health care providers, Butler County officials and correctional employees, claiming inadequate medical care led to a jail inmate's death.
Hanover Foods accused of violating FMLA law
HARRISBURG — A former employee is suing Hanover Foods Corporation, citing alleged retaliation, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Temple University Health System accused of bungling insurance plan
PHILADELPHIA — A widow is suing a supplemental life insurance plan administrator, citing alleged breach of contract.
Granada Apartments partnership accused of defaulting on mortgage
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing an apartment partnership based in New York, citing alleged breach of contract.
Superior Court reinstates couple's UTPCPL complaint versus home building company
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has reinstated a couple’s complaint against a building company which allegedly applied stucco improperly, causing moisture infiltration and subsequently, the presence of mold in their home.
Third Circuit says car loan payment agreement not fraudulent in appealed case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court denied a Philadelphia man’s attempt to overturn a trial court ruling stating a loan agreement he entered into to purchase an automobile was not fraudulent.
3M Company, others face claim in alleged water contamination
PHILADELPHIA — Several plaintiffs are suing six corporations over alleged water contamination.
State Security Services Acquisition accused of not repaying loan
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing over allegations of failure to repay a loan.
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company accused of breaching contract
&&&PITTSBURGH — A woman's lawsuit alleges she was improperly denied long-term disability benefits.
Man says Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation didn't process application
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing a government agency, alleging that he was improperly denied pension benefits.
Court declines to certify class in case against Widener University School of Law
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently backed the rejection of a class certification in a lawsuit filed over allegations that Widener Law School purposely overstated its graduates’ employments status.
Urban Outfitters claims commitment to employees in response to medical leave lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Urban Outfitters Inc. defended its treatment of employees when asked for a response to a complaint filed by a former employee that raised allegations that the company violated the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Man claims Genco Distributions violated FMLA
HARRISBURG — An East Stroudsburg resident with cervical radiculopathy is suing Genco Distributions Inc., a former employer, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Supervalu TTSJ accused of discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A Puerto Rican male is suing Supervalu TTSJ, Inc., an employer, citing alleged racial discrimination and retaliation.
UPMC Health Plan accused of wrongly denying benefits
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing UPMC Health Plan, a disability insurance plan administrator, citing alleged breach of contract.
Buchanan Auto Park accused of not keeping walkways safe
HARRISBURG — A married couple's lawsuit accuses property owners Buchanan Auto Park Inc. and Chrysler Group LLC of negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Peoplescout, Seaton accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing former employers over allegations of failing to obey wage laws.
Estate administrator says officer ran red light, causing death
PITTSBURGH — An administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim alleging that a collision involving a police vehicle involved negligence on the part of several parties.
Insurer doesn't have to indemnify nightclub in case over shooting
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court has affirmed a granting of summary judgment in favor of a global insurance company against one of its policyholders, through the applicability of an exclusion clause for assault and battery.