News from 2016
Magistrate Judge provides for partial award of fees in prior contractual complaint
PHILADELPHIA – Per judicial order, a former employee and seller of Abington Pain Medicine received full financial awards relating to court costs and pre-judgment interest, though not her full amount of requested attorney’s fees.
Plaintiff's lawsuit against Strayer University deemed not substantive and dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate court said a former Strayer University student did not have substantive proof to continue his litigation against the educational institution.
Appeals court upholds ruling dismissing breach of contract, bad faith claims against Nationwide
PHILADELPHIA – An appeals court recently determined that breach of contract and bad faith claims against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company were without merit.
Dismissal of due process violations upheld by Third Circuit in sheriff's sale case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court affirmed a trial court ruling stating a former homeowner's constitutional rights were not violated when his residence was sold to other persons through a sheriff's sale auction.
Man alleges credit bureaus have confused his report with another man of same name
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland consumer alleges that credit bureaus have been reporting inaccurate information regarding his credit history.
Union alleges more than $175,000 was unlawfully transferred from account
ERIE – A union alleges money was unlawfully transferred from its account.
Maryland man alleges Burton Neil & Associates incorrectly listed address in suit
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland consumer alleges a West Chester debt collector used false and misleading means in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Consumer alleges Synchrony Bank, PRA Group reported inaccurate information on reports
PHILADELPHIA – A Collegeville consumer alleges inaccurate information has not been corrected on her credit report.
Bookkeeper alleges Cherry Scaffolding Inc. terminated her in retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown woman alleges a Bensalem business wrongfully terminated her from her position as a bookkeeper.
Hotel Restaurant Associates accused of overtime-pay violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former restaurant server has filed a class action lawsuit against Hotel Restaurant Associates LLC, alleging violation of wage laws.
444 Oxford Valley Road Trust LLC accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — A Texas company is suing 444 Oxford Valley Road Trust LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Construction Crane & Tractor accused of breaching labor contract
PHILADELPHIA — Labor funds are suing Construction Crane & Tractor Inc., alleging that the employer has breached a contract.
Pacific Union Financial accused of breaching contract
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania man is suing Pacific Union Financial LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.
Winola Construction accused of not paying contributions
PITTSBURGH — A labor group is suing Winola Construction Corp. and William E. Buckley, citing alleged breach of contract.
Employee claims Menasha Corporation failed to provide documents
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing Menasha Corporation, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
PHILADELPHIA — A veteran is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Giant Eagle accused of having dangerous condition on premises
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Giant Eagle Inc., a property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
K-Mart Corporation blamed for injuries from fall
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing K-Mart Corporation, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Liberty Mountain Resort, Snow Time accused of failure to warn of cliff
HARRISBURG — A married couple's lawsuit against Ski Liberty Operating Corp., d/b/a Liberty Mountain Resort, and Snow Time Inc., a resort, alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Certificates of Merit not enough to allege corporate negligence against Bryn Mawr hospital
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia court dismissed a count of corporate negligence against Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital in a medical malpractice action, citing insufficiently-filed Certificates of Merit (COMs).