News from April 2017
Pa. warranty provider says Georgia home builder breached builder agreement
A Pennsylvania home warranty company is suing Taylor Morrison of Georgia LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man who received telemarketing on cell phone files class action against Dressbarn
A class action lawsuit was filed against Ascena Retail Group Inc. d/b/a Dressbarn last month, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Rep. Grove makes push for state commerce court
The Pennsylvania lawmaker is hoping a newer, streamlined approach to handling corporate litigation will improve the state’s overall business climate.
Firefighters allege operator of Lehigh Valley International Airport failed to pay overtime
A group of firefighters have sued Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, an airport operator, citing alleged unpaid wages for overtime.
Pittsburgh family's insurance company files against Electrolux for fire allegedly caused by appliance
An insurance company, on behalf of two consumers, is suing Electrolux Home Products Inc., a Charlotte-based appliance maker, citing alleged design defect, negligence and product liability for a fire.
Union charges GMS Elevator Services with failure to pay benefit funds
A union is suing GMS Elevator Services Inc. and GMS owners Pamela Simpkins and Gordon Matthew Simpkins, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make union benefits contributions required by contract.
Third Circuit affirms dismissal of man's anti-trust suit against eBay, Obama
A plaintiff who sued the prominent e-commerce company and former President Barack Obama for anti-trust and breach of contract claims has had the dismissal of his case affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Carpenters union claims Nuway failed to make contributions to fund per contract
A labor group is suing Nuway Scaffolding LLC, a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make union payments.
Movie studio files lawsuit against individuals for allegedly digitally sharing film
A Nevada film production company is suing a group of eight unnamed individuals, citing alleged copyright infringement in sharing copies of its film.
Wardrobe supervisor contends Pittsburgh Opera didn't pay overtime
An employee is suing Pittsburgh Opera Inc., citing alleged unpaid debt and violation of workers compensation acts for failure to pay overtime wages.
Woman claims Hartford Life erroneously terminated her disability benefits
An Allegheny County woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for denying her long-term disability claim.
Labor Department sues CEO of Holland Acquisitions for avoiding paying overtime wages
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Robert Gaudin, individually and as CEO of Holland Acquisitions Inc., citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Bus repair company claims P. Ferguson Transportation failed to pay for equipment
A Pennsylvania bus equipment and repair company is suing P. Ferguson Transportation Inc., citing alleged breach of contract for failure to pay for equipment it has received from the plaintiff.
Brewpub claims competing establishment advertises under too-similar name
A Pittsburgh brewery is suing Stone Church Pizza & Brewpub LLC, citing alleged unfair competition for advertising under similar names.
Rent-A-Center employee claims retailer fired him for missing work due to disability
A Latrobe man is suing Rent-A-Center Inc., a rent-to-own retailer, citing an alleged violation of provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.