News from 2016
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.
Former parking employee not entitled to $67.5K judgment, says Superior Court
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania state appellate court has reversed a trial court decision which allowed for a parking company employee to collect a judgment of more than $67,000 for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) in an assault and battery case versus his employer.
Lock Haven lawsuit saga seen as reflecting issues unique to academia
HARRISBURG – A senior adviser for the organization Workplace Fairness believes issues unique to academia likely contributed to multiple lawsuits being filed against Lock Haven University by an employee of the school.
Federal government accused of failing to provide safe ride at Air Force event
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing the United States of America, citing alleged failure to warn, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries and negligence at an Air Force recruiting event.
McCool Properties accused of violating wage and wiretapping laws
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing over alleged violations of wage and wiretapping laws.
National Stores, others accused of failing to pay invoices
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company is suing National Stores Inc., CPD 18 Corp. and Southern Island Stores LLC, alleging breach of contract by failing to pay for purchases.
Huatai USA LLC accused of failing to pay for services
PHILADELPHIA — A Georgia business is suing over an alleged failure to pay for its services.
Primanti Corporation accused of wage law violation
PITTSBURGH — A woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging failure to pay minimum wage.
Court finds no religious endorsement by Shickshinny over sign giving directions to church
SHICKSHINNY – A former Shickshinny Borough council member has lost her fight to have a sign that was approved and installed by the town, which gave directions to a church, declared a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
Woman says Advertising Specialty Institute violated wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Advertising Specialty Institute Inc., alleging that the company failed to pay her overtime wages.
Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accused of not paying proper overtime
PHILADELPHIA — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Inc., alleging that the employer failed to follow wage laws.
Objection motions still on the table after rescheduled hearing in New Jersey auto accident case
PHILADELPHIA – Three motions for preliminary objection motions in a car accident lawsuit remain left to be decided, subsequent to a rescheduled hearing last week in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Defense attorney says false arrest, imprisonment lawsuit against Philly officer violates statutes of limitations
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man’s false arrest and false imprisonment lawsuit against a local homicide detective is untimely and should be dismissed for being filed after the relevant statutes of limitations expired, says defense counsel in the case.
Quatro Systems accused of failing to pay for goods
PHILADELPHIA — A California corporation is claiming a Pennsylvania company breached a contract.
Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston accused of wrongly denying disability benefits
HARRISBURG — A woman is suing an insurer over an allegedly improper decision not to pay her long-term disability benefits.
Woman claims Unum Life Insurance Company of America owes her disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing an insurer over an allegedly improper denial of long-term disability benefits.
Legal confidentiality protects reasons for withdrawal, plaintiff attorney says
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff attorney representing an injured party in a hotel’s premises liability lawsuit has chosen to withdraw from that same suit, citing reasons he says are protected by legal confidentiality.
Philadelphia court to decide merit and timeliness of objections in apartment complex liability case
PHILADELPHIA – The timeliness of preliminary objections has become the subject of debate in an apartment slip-and-fall case originating at a residential complex in Upper Darby.