News from 2016
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.
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.