News from 2016
Attorney: Liquor Control Board opinion not consumer-friendly
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in October issued a legal advisory opinion about the ability of breweries, wineries and distilleries to purchase and sell limited winery and distillery products carried in state stores and whether they may be eligible for wholesale discount.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects part of law allowing grandparents to seek custody in separation
HARRISBURG – A Sept. 9 Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that declared a statute allowing grandparents to seek partial custody of the children of separated parents unconstitutional figures to have a significant impact on grandparents’ custody rights.
Voters OK increase in judicial mandatory retirement age
HARRISBURG – After a protracted legal battle regarding the proper wording of a ballot question related to the mandatory retirement age for judges in Pennsylvania, voters in the commonwealth narrowly passed an increase in the retirement age to 75 from 70.
Merck accused of failing to disclose side effects of vaccine
PHILADELPHIA — An engaged couple's lawsuit against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. alleges failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation and product liability.
Berger Real Estate Investment accused of violating laws
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Berger Real Estate Investment Inc. and Arnold Berger, alleging that the employers violated wage laws and wrongfully terminated him.
Progressive Vision Institute accused of breaching contract
HARRISBURG — A New York corporation is suing Salomon Lao, M.D., and Shann Lin, M.D., individually and d/b/a Progressive Vision Institute, citing alleged breach of contract.
Primrose Homes accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit against Primrose Homes Incorporated, a Pennsylvania corporation, alleges breach of contract.
ECM Energy Service accused of violating overtime law
PITTSBURGH — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against ECM Energy Service Inc., an employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Plastic World Recycling accused of supplying unsatisfactory products
HARRISBURG — A Texas corporation is suing Plastic World Recycling Inc., a Pennsylvania business, citing alleged breach of contract.
General Nutrition Corporation says franchisee failed to pay
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Craig C. Kyllonen, a Nevada resident, alleging breach of contract.
South Middleton Township Municipal Authority accused of breaching contract
HARRISBURG — An insurance firm is suing South Middleton Township Municipal Authority, alleging breach of contract.
PNC Bank, National Association claims estate administrator didn't pay mortgage
PITTSBURGH — A financial institution is suing Sharon Hunt, administratrix of the estate of Sandra I. McNeill, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Woman says credit reporting agencies listed her as deceased
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Trans Union LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc. and Synchrony Financial, alleging negligent misrepresentation in credit reporting.
Third Circuit says Pa. federal judge will not be recused from discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit says a U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylania judge will not be recused from presiding over a civil discrimination case.
Injured Wells Fargo customer does not prove bank's liability, Superior Court says
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of Wells Fargo in an injury lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed she was seriously injured trying to walk through the doors at one of the defendant’s bank branch location.
Summary judgment against dismissed SEPTA cashier upheld by Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate judge has affirmed a ruling of summary judgment on behalf of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and one of its supervisors, in an employment discrimination litigation.
Superior Court upholds dismissal of Judgment of Non Pros in legal malpractice litigation
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the denial of a motion to strike the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros rendered in a legal malpractice action.
Fannie Mae claims borrower defaulted
PITTSBURGH — A mortgage association is suing Richard Krist, a/k/a Richard J. Krist Jr., alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Fannie Mae seeks mortgage payment from estate executrix
PITTSBURGH — A mortgage association is suing Diana M. Harris, executrix of the estate of Elaine M. Moore, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Federal government liable for injury during childbirth, couple say
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit on behalf of themselves and their minor child seeks damages from the federal government for an injury the child allegedly suffered during the course of a cesarean delivery at Keystone Rural Health Center in Chambersburg.