News from April 2017
Doctor claims Minnesota company sent unwanted ads over fax
A doctor has filed a class action lawsuit against Optum360 LLC, a Minnesota medical coding services company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes for unsolicited faxes.
Film company alleges 10 Eastern Pa. internet users illegally downloaded movie
A film production company is suing 10 unnamed individuals in Pennsylvania, citing alleged copyright infringement for digitally sharing a recent movie release.
Colorado construction company alleges AMEC failed to pay for work in Marshall Islands
San Juan Construction Inc., a Colorado corporation, is suing AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
PNC Bank alleges Florida employee took client info before starting competing wealth management firm
PNC Bank is suing Matthew Pietzak, a former employee of its asset management group, citing alleged breach of contract for taking confidential information before leaving his job.
Man claims immigration officers failed to properly process citizenship application
An individual is suing two immigration officers with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), citing alleged violation of civil rights and violation of federal law.
Home care worker alleges Sweet Home Healthcare didn't pay adequate overtime
A home health aide is suing Sweet Home Healthcare LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Insurance company files suit against Lowe's for alleged damage to insured's home
An insurance company is suing Lowe's Companies Inc. on behalf of a Philadelphia family, citing alleged liability and negligence for damage done by a product from a Lowe's retail store.
Widow's cancer negligence case denied for lack of documentation
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a ruling in favor of a hospital after a woman sued her husband’s health care providers because his cancer returned and the hospital didn’t inform them or provide proper treatment.
Pa. House committee advances bill to investigate Lancaster County sheriff
A bill calling for an investigation of a Lancaster County sheriff has advanced in a Pennsylvania House committee by a vote of 17-10.
Amtrak defends self from lawsuit brought by conductor in fatal 2015 wreck
Sued by an engineer whose part in a fatal derailment remains a question, Amtrak is attempting to turn the blame on the man.
Gibsonia man files class action suit claiming Norwin Technologies failed to pay overtime
An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Norwin Technologies, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers' compensation acts for unpaid overtime he says he should have earned.
B. Braun Medical sued over allegedly infringing pharmaceutical patent
A company is suing B. Braun Medical Inc., a Pennsylvania drug company, citing alleged patent infringement in marketing a pharmaceutical product.
Souderton bank claims Colorado company owes more than $2 million on loan
A bank based in Souderton is suing CML RW Security LLC, a Colorado company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Complaint claims Elite Chimney Solutions used automated dialer for solicitation
A man is suing Elite Chimney Solutions Inc., CEO Denise L. Rivera and dozens of unnamed individuals with the company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Two employees allege home care and hospice service failed to pay overtime
Two home health aides have filed a class action lawsuit against All American Home Care LLC, All American Hospice Care LLC and Michael Spivak, the company's president, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Pittsburgh company Jenmar claims Precision Mine Repair owes it nearly $80,000
A Pittsburgh company is suing Precision Mine Repair Inc., of Illinois, citing alleged breach of contract for outstanding invoices for products it delivered.
Pharmaceutical companies seeking to ascertain if third-party funding in Xarelto litigation
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturers of Xarelto are seeking to compel a Philadelphia court to allow them to learn if cases brought against them for injuries allegedly stemming from taking the drug were funded by third-parties.
Shopping mall slip-and-fall case transferred to federal court in New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA – A premises liability case filed in Pennsylvania federal court against a New Jersey shopping mall, has now been transferred to federal court in that state.
Newtown Square care facility has several wrongful termination claims filed against it dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A Newtown Square continuing care facility won its motion for dismissal of three of four of a plaintiff’s discrimination claims, due to said plaintiff allegedly not responding to the motion in question.
Doctor responds to lawsuit filed against Allegheny Health Network, others
PITTSBURGH — Defendants in a case dealing with the alleged wrongful death of an Allegheny Health Network patient filed multiple objections against the plaintiff's lawsuit recently, arguing that several sections be stricken from the complaint.