News from September 2016
Kennedy P.C., Robert A. Evarts accused of misrepresentation in debt collection
PHILADELPHIA — Representatives of a deceased person's estate are suing debt collectors, alleging misrepresentation in collection.
Tank Car Corporation of America accused of environmental violation
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government, at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency, is suing a Pennsylvania company alleging violation of federal environmental laws.
Noralco Corporation says DCK North America owes for work
PITTSBURGH — One Pennsylvania company is suing another, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for completed work.
Doctor accused of leaving tack in man's body after surgery
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit alleges negligence in medical care.
Ralph's of Philly accused of trademark infringement
PHILADELPHIA — Plaintiffs operating as the "Dispigno Parties" group are suing a group identified as the "Rubino Parties," citing alleged unfair competition.
Waynesboro Area School District accused of improperly denying services
HARRISBURG — Two parents are suing Waynesboro Area School District over a denial of services to a child.
International Painters and Allied Trades plans accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Plan and Board of Trustees of the International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Plan, alleging breach of contract.
Aetna Life Insurance Company accused of wrongly denying benefits
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company and CA Inc. Short-Term Disability Plan, alleging breach of contract.
Killion and Sons Well Service accused of wage law violation
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing his employer, Killion and Sons Well Service Inc.,, alleging violation of wage laws.
NPS Corporation accused of patent infringement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Wisconsin-based NPS Corporation, alleging patent infringement.
Commonwealth Court permits lung injury plaintiff to withdraw petition without prejudice
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a decision from the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, allowing the modification of a Workers’ Compensation Judge’s (WCJ) decision dismissing Kurian T. Skaria’s petition with prejudice to dismissing the petition without prejudice.
Superior Court says old granulomatous disease not result of plaintiff's stay at Milton Hershey School
HARRISBURG – A school that a plaintiff attended and chores he performed there as a young man were not the cause of his serious pulmonary illness, according to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Woman says United Food and Commercial Workers funds denied payment for care
SCRANTON — A retired union worker from Kunkletown is suing UFCW Local 464A Welfare Funds, Local 464A United Food and Commercial Workers Welfare Service Benefit Fund and Local 464A United Food and Commercial Benefit Fund, Board Of Trustees, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty and discrimination.
Island Studios, Smithfield Street Productions accused of not paying invoices
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh law firm is suing Island Studios LLC and Smithfield Street Productions Inc. of Pennsylvania, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for completed work.
McKeesport Police Department accused of wrongful acts in detention
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing the City of McKeesport Police Department, alleging assault, defamation and excessive force.
Real estate brokers accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit against three real estate brokers alleges breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
Erie Insurance Group accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — Two insurance consumers are suing Erie Insurance Exchange, citing alleged breach of contract.
Asbestos attorneys: Supreme Court decision hasn't brought flood of suits against employers
PHILADELPHIA – Though a 2013 state Supreme Court decision might
have worried employers that they’d be dragged into asbestos lawsuits over Workers’
Compensation issues, asbestos attorneys say that it hasn’t happened too often.
Attorney says Eastern University knew of alleged overtime pay violations
PHILADELPHIA – An attorney for a former maintenance worker who filed a lawsuit raising allegations of wage law violations against Eastern University, a private Christian school in St. Davids, said the university had been notified that it was not complying with overtime laws.
Health care providers fire employees who refuse flu shots, face lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA - An August decision by a Philadelphia judge affirmed a Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital's right to fire an employee who refused a flu shot as it was determined the employee's denial wasn't based on religion.