News from April 2017
Defense counsel seeking to dismiss poisoned man's claims for punitive damages
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for one of a quartet of companies accused by a Philadelphia man of poisoning him with methyl bromide pesticides two years ago are attempting to dismiss claims of reckless behavior and punitive damages with prejudice.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals granted nonsuit motion in latest Philadelphia Risperdal lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The latest Risperdal lawsuit to go to trial here has been dismissed by a state court judge for a piece of photographic evidence allegedly lacking authentication, marking the fifth courtroom victory for the drug’s manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Defense counsel in gas explosion case seeking to dismiss punitive damages claims
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for one in a group of companies who are accused of manufacturing a faulty natural gas system for a trash truck which exploded and left a man with third-degree burns have moved to dismiss claims against them for punitive damages.
Magazine non-compete case dismissed after injunction, settlement
SCRANTON — A lawsuit that pitted Our Town Magazine against a husband and wife who allegedly violated a non-compete agreement was dismissed on March 27 by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania after a settlement was reached.
American Honda, other defendants win some, lose some in repossession claim dismissal fight
PHILADELPHIA — A request made by defendants American Honda Finance Corp., Richard and Associates and repossession agent Tyler to dismiss several claims related to an allegedly unlawful repossession, assault, battery and conversion was partially denied and partially granted by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Commonwealth Court dismisses Commonwealth's amended complaint against Golden Gate nursing facilities
HARRISBURG — The Commonwealth Court on March 22 decided to dismiss an amended complaint brought by former Attorney General Kathleen Kane against Golden Gate National Senior Care.
Pension de-risking bill seeks to provide ERISA protections to pension funds
PENNSYLVANIA — A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would offer protections to some retirement plans similar to those offered by the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Cemetery, through insurance company, seeks over $70,000 for crash damaging iron gate
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing Danne L. Olivis, citing alleged negligence for a one-car crash in which she crashed into a cemetery gate.
Woman says Unum Life Insurance wrongly cut off disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Unum Life Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract for what she says was wrongful termination of her disability benefits.
Complaint claims Monarch Recovery failed to clarify original creditor in collection letter
PHILADELPHIA — A Kentucky woman is suing Monarch Recovery Management Inc., a debt collector, alleging the company made misrepresentations in attempting to collect.
Sexual harassment case against Ika-Works settled
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently denied a motion for summary judgement regarding a workplace discrimination lawsuit against Ika-Works Inc.
Wisconsin woman says Reliance Standard Life denied disability claim despite evidence
PHILADELPHIA — A Wisconsin woman is suing Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for denying her appeals for disability benefits.
American United wrongly terminated disability benefits, suit claims
PHILADELPHIA — A Wyomissing woman is suing American United Life Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for incorrectly discontinuing her disability benefits.
WWE production company says eight internet users illegally shared its movie "Eliminators"
PHILADELPHIA — A subsidiary of World Wrestling Entertainment is suing eight unknown internet users, citing alleged copyright infringement for illegally sharing a movie.
Employee at Senior Helpers caregiving says company withheld overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — A home care giver is suing KH Senior Care LLC d/b/a Senior Helpers, Sandc Inc., Kevin Herman and Colleen F. Slusarczyk, alleging unpaid wages and Workers' Comp violations.
Home health workers say All American in Philadelphia failed to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against All American Home Care LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Painters' union says Atsalis Brothers failed to make required contributions
PHILADELPHIA — A local painters' union is suing Atsalis Brothers Painting Co., citing alleged breach of contract.
Class action suit against Arc of Fayette County claims company failed to pay overtime
PITTSBURGH — Two former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Arc of Fayette County, a home care service for seniors and disabled clients, citing alleged unpaid wages.
Employee for oil and gas drilling service says he worked 40-plus-hour weeks with no overtime pay
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing Killion and Sons Well Service, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of applicable minimum wage law.
State court upholds PennDot's decision to deny advertising sign off State Route 322
A state court recently affirmed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's decision to deny a permit for an ad sign that was visible from State Route 322, citing a law that restricts billboards within 500 feet of an interchange.