News from 2016
South End Primary Health Care accused of not providing billing information
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania medical firm is suing Venkatlaxman Reddy, M.D., and South End Primary Health Care P.C., citing alleged breach of contract.
Johnny Joe's accused of copyright infringement
HARRISBURG — Several musical copyright holders are suing St. George & Mary Inc., d/b/a Johnny Joe's, and Hany Maawad, alleging copyright infringement.
Philadelphia settles excessive force lawsuit as citizens await launch of police body cam program
PHILADELPHIA – Police misconduct continues to be a pressing concern across the U.S., and the City of Philadelphia paid a $35,000 settlement to resolve allegations earlier this year.
Federal court rules statute of limitations may bar cardiovascular injury claims against GlaxoSmithKline
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge ruled the claims of a man who allegedly suffered cardiovascular injuries from taking a diabetic drug have the opportunity to be barred by a three-year statute of limitations.
Former nightclub employee's wage dispute not bound by arbitration clause, court says
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate judge recently ruled that a Philadelphia nightclub will not be headed to arbitration in a wage payment dispute case with one of its former employees.
Pharmaceutical companies seek declaratory action against FTC anti-trust litigation
PHILADELPHIA – A pharmaceutical company has asked a federal court here to consider whether the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can initiate legal action with it over a pair of prior patent-case settlements it made.
Hamil Manufacturing Co. alleges pipes ordered were not delivered in timely manner
ERIE – A Trafford company claims a Virginia business failed to deliver ordered supplies on time.
Woman alleges LINA wrongfully terminated disability benefits
ERIE – A Pittsburgh woman alleges that her insurance firm wrongfully terminated disability benefits.
Home Depot shopper alleges filter box fell on her, injured head
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges she suffered a head injury while shopping at a home improvement store.
Sexy Hair Concepts LLC accused of using Colorsafe mark without authorization
PHILADELPHIA – A New Hampshire hair care products company alleges a similar business is using its trademarks on products.
Woodstream Corp. alleges hummingbird feeder design was unlawfully copied
PHILADELPHIA – A Lititz company alleges a Denver business copied its hummingbird feeder design without authorization.
Health Care Solutions at Home, Lincare accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Health Care Solutions at Home Inc. and Lincare Inc., alleging that the employers failed to properly compensate him for all hours worked.
Caliber Home Loans accused of violating debt collection law
PHILADELPHIA — A married couple's lawsuit against Caliber Home Loans Inc. alleges misrepresentation in debt collection.
TransUnion, Equifax, Experian accused of reporting incorrect information
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing TransUnion LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC and Experian Information Solutions Inc., alleging breach of duty and negligent misrepresentation by the credit reporting agencies.
Aetna Life Insurance Company, others accused of wrongly denying disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company, The Bank of America Corporate Benefits Committee and The Bank of America Corporation Long Term Disability Plan, alleging breach of contract.
First Advantage Background Services, Rite Aid accused of denying opportunity due to false information
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Rite Aid HDQTRS Corp., d/b/a Rite Aid Corporation; and First Advantage LNS Screening Solutions Inc., d/b/a First Advantage Background Services Corp., alleging breach of duty and negligent misrepresentation in connection with a background check.
After four weeks at BJ's Restaurants, man files class action
PITTSBURGH — A man who worked about four weeks as a server has filed a class action lawsuit against BJ's Restaurants Inc., his former employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Man claims Checkr reported inaccurate information about his credit history
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Checkr Inc., a credit reporting agency, alleging breach of duty and negligent misrepresentation.
Ma'at Construction Group accused of not paying contributions
PITTSBURGH — A labor organization is suing Ma'at Construction Group Inc., a/k/a Ma'at Construction Group LLC; T. Rashad Byrdsong; Daytona Gordon; and Johnnie Comer, alleging breach of contract.
Wyndham Hotel Management accused of breaching collective bargaining agreement
PITTSBURGH — A labor group is suing Wyndham Hotel Management Inc., as agent for Pittsburgh Grand Hotel LLC, alleging breach of contract.