News from 2016
Trucker, employer accused of being at fault in fatal crash
PITTSBURGH — An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing truck driver Richard A. Wiegard and his employer, Brown's Orchards & Farm Market, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Pittsburgh Fraternal Order of Police president explains position on Act 47 challenge
PITTSBURGH — The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in Pittsburgh has been involved with a civic conundrum over police union member contracts and, as part of an Act 47 challenge, will now head to court over the matter.
Former conductor alleges injuries are due to railway company's negligence
HARRISBURG – A former conductor for a railway service is suing his ex-employer over a claim that he has suffered lasting trauma to his lower body due to unsafe work conditions.
Former emergency room technician alleges disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former emergency room technician is suing Aria Health System, a healthcare company, citing alleged disability discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Woman claims inaccuracies are hurting credit score
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing debt collector Ability Recovery Services LLC and employee Jim Evans, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and negligent misrepresentation.
Former employee of Girl Scouts office claims violation of FMLA
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania and CEO Patricia A. Burkart, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and retaliation.
Workers say Verizon, others owe overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — Five employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc., Tesing LLC, Evans Splicing LLC and PS Splicing LLC, employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Man claims credit reports contain inaccurate information
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Equifax Information Services LLC, Roundpoint Mortgage Company and Bank of America Home Loans, alleging negligent misrepresentation in consumer credit reporting.
Labor funds claim employer fell short on contributions
HARRISBURG — Labor funds are suing Suburban Tile and Stone LLC , an employer, alleging breach of contract.
Burn injuries blamed on web of negligence
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing ADS Machinery Corp., Joe Lonigro in his individual capacity and as an employee of GE Industrial Systems Solutions Inc. d/b/a General Electric Co., and U.S. Security Associates Inc., citing alleged design defect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.
Woman, employer accused of negligence in connection with crash
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing Marlo Eleam and Pittsburgh for Kids Only Childcare Inc., a Pennsylvania business and its employee, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims property owners didn't keep parking lot safe
PITTSBURGH – A woman is suing HE Brickman Group Ltd. LLC n/k/a Brightview Landscapes LLC, Brickman Facility Solutions LLC n/k/a Brightview Enterprise Solutions LLC, Brightview Landscape Services Inc. and Brightview Landscape Development Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated as assistant manager at Walmart store
PHILADELPHIA – An assistant manager alleges he was wrongfully terminated for requesting workers' compensation benefits after being injured on the job.
Carnegie man alleged to owe more than $3,000 on student loan
PITTSBURGH – The federal government alleges a Carnegie man owes on a student loan.
Woman alleges she was denied job because of inaccurate Checkr report
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia resident has filed a class-action suit against a consumer reporting agency alleging its inaccurate report cost her a job.
Borough of Conshohocken claims legal immunity from construction injury lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A member of defense counsel says the Borough of Conshohocken should be dismissed from a construction injury litigation due to legal immunity, or alternatively, that the case should be transferred to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
Attorney's objections lead to transfer of slip-and-fall to Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A defense attorney in a slip-and-fall lawsuit originating in Chester made a number of objections relating to the choice of venue in that legal action, which resulted in a successful change of that venue.
McDonald's dismissed from personal injury lawsuit, judge makes defense objections moot
PHILADELPHIA – A number of preliminary objections first made by a now-former member of defense counsel in a case involving McDonald’s have been rendered moot, now that McDonald’s has been dismissed from the lawsuit entirely.
Penn among universities targeted by class action lawyers over pension plans
PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania is one of several universities being sued by employees amid allegations that the schools’ retirement plans come with excessive fees.
Government blamed for death in van crash
HARRISBURG — The estate of a man is suing the United States of America, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.