News from 2016
Passenger claims Amtrak derailment led to serious injuries
A passenger is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a/k/a Amtrak, a train operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence when its train derailed.
Pair Networks claims another business infringed on their trade name
A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Hostpaid LLC, a Delaware company, citing alleged unfair competition.
Federal court says Ohio law firm didn't violate Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit alleging an Ohio law firm violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it attempted to collect a six-figure unpaid debt.
Former Drexel University professor's lawsuit transferred to Pa. federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A Moorestown man and former Drexel University professor who alleged the school engaged in breach of contract and other offenses when it terminated him has had his case transferred from federal court in New Jersey to Pennsylvania.
Inapplicable case law cited as grounds for rejecting new trial in malicious prosecution litigation
A federal appellate judge cited inapplicable case law as the primary reason a new trial would not be granted in a malicious prosecution case.
Wells Fargo accused of commencing foreclosure without a mortgage
An individual is suing Wells Fargo U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Loan Trust, 2005-11, and Assurant, Inc., financial institution, citing alleged unjust enrichment.
Comcast hit with class action lawsuit alleging cable company continued to withdraw money from late relative's account
A trustee has filed a class action lawsuit against Comcast Corp. and Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, cable company, citing alleged unfair competition.
Philadelphia prevailing wage law expanded, impact on employers to be determined
Although it is too soon to tell whether a prevailing wage ordinance signed by Mayor Jim Kenney on Oct. 27 will force any affected employers in the city to resort to layoffs, Fisher & Phillips LLP associate Gregory D. Hanscom said it's possible.
Taylor's Bar & Grill alleged to have performed songs without authorization
SCRANTON – A Unityville restaurant is accused of using certain music without a license or authorization.
Individual alleges he was assaulted while at Philadelphia detention center
PHILADELPHIA – An individual alleges that the government failed to protect him from being assaulted while he was detained.
Post office patron alleges she was injured after falling on icy sidewalk
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges she was injured because of a sidewalk's icy conditions at a post office.
DNC facing class action from former organizer
PHILADELPHIA – An organizer formerly employed by a political party has filed a class action lawsuit alleging she and others were not paid overtime wages.
Federal judge orders police civil rights action remanded to Philadelphia state court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has ordered litigation alleging civil rights violations committed by members of the Philadelphia Police Department to be remanded to state court.
Seat belt defense not applicable says state court judge, General Motors denied summary judgment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia state court judge has rejected the notion that a principal’s disputed use of a seat belt in a wrongful death action is grounds for a granting of summary judgment.
Community Health Systems Group Health Plan seeks reimbursement from woman
HARRISBURG — An insurer is suing Kathy Timberman of Saylorsburg, alleging breach of contract.
UPMC Mercy, others accused of negligence in connection with intraoperative burns
PITTSBURGH — A patient is suing Vonda Wright, M.D.; University of Pittsburgh Physicians; UPMC Mercy; UPMC Mercy South Side Outpatient Center; and UPMC Health System, alleging negligence in medical care.
Man claims Unum wrongly denied disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Unum, an insurance firm, alleging breach of contract.
Composite Cooling Solutions accused of breaching contract
PHILADELPHIA — A heating and air conditioning company is suing Composite Cooling Solutions L.P., a Pennsylvania business, citing alleged breach of contract.
Lawrenceville Borough Authority accused of violating wage laws
HARRISBURG — Three employees are suing Lawrenceville Borough Authority, alleging that the water and sewer services provider violated wage laws.
Litigation funding contract held invalid by Pennsylvania court
HARRISBURG – In WFIC LLC v Labarre, a three-judge Superior Court panel in September ruled that a complex funding contract was invalid because it met the definition
of champerty, which means to invest in litigation with the promise of future
proceeds.