News from August 2017
Drunken fall off mechanical bull results in lawsuit against Xfinity Live; Woman says she was overserved at Phillies game
PHILADELPHIA – A woman injured from riding a mechanical bull in an intoxicated condition at the Xfinity Live entertainment complex has sued both the establishment and the beverage service company at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia, claiming they overserved her alcoholic beverages and were responsible for her knee injuries.
Race management company sues Friends of the Riverfront for $11K after Pittsburgh Triathlon dispute
PITTSBURGH – Subsequent to occasions of non-payment, a Delaware-based multi-sport event management company has filed legal action to enforce a settlement with a non-profit trail creation and management organization.
Utah commercial bank alleges defendants owe it more than $22K in outstanding funds
PHILADELPHIA – A Utah-based commercial bank claims a pair of interstate defendants possess an unpaid and outstanding balance to it in excess of $22,000, in lease payments and other expenses.
Lewistown bus driver says he was burned because defective hoses were used in heater system
PHILADELPHIA – A Lewistown couple claim that the husband was burned when a heater hose on the bus he was driving ruptured.
Bethlehem man seeks more than $100,000 after dehumidifier allegedly caused fire
PHILADELPHIA – A Bethlehem consumer alleges that a Soleus Air dehumidifier he purchased damaged his home when it caught fire.
Former Patriot Drilling Fluids, Q'Max Solutions employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime
PITTSBURGH – Former drilling fluids consultants for a oil and natural gas exploration and production companies allege that they were only paid a flat sum for each day worked regardless of the number of hours they worked.
Man alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully denied claim for benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A Bangor man alleges his claim for long-term disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
BSI Financial sued in Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania man and a California woman have filed suit against their mortgage loan servicer over allegations that it forces borrowers to modify their loans on terms favorable to it.
Workers hired by Strom Engineering during ATI lockout allege they were not paid overtime
ERIE – A North Carolina man and a California man who temporarily worked at a Brackenridge facility allege they were not paid overtime wages.
Man files suit against Norfolk Southern Corp. after accident at Lehigh County yard
PHILADELPHIA – A Cumbola man has filed suit against his employer after a railroad accident severely injured his legs.
Religious retreat faces premises liability lawsuit from man allegedly injured on its grounds
LANCASTER – A Latrobe couple have filed legal action against a religious retreat camp, with the husband-plaintiff claiming an accident resulting from an allegedly unsafe walkway resulted in his being seriously injured.
Aspinwall couple says hair salon's negligence led to wife suffering chemical burns to her scalp
PITTSBURGH – A couple have initiated legal action against a hair salon that they claim negligently applied hair chemicals to the plaintiff-wife’s scalp, causing severe burns.
Family sues Mount Lebanon School District, say son was injured sprinting on football field
PITTSBURGH – A Mount Lebanon mother and son have sued their town’s school district for negligence after the son allegedly sustained a broken bone in his right foot in an on-field accident during football practice.
Woman who allegedly suffered spinal fracture sues Belle Vernon bowling alley for negligence
PITTSBURGH – A woman is suing a Brunswick Lanes bowling alley for negligence after she says she suffered serious injuries, including a spinal compression fracture, in a fall while bowling in that same location last year.
AG's new agency will target for-profit schools, mortgage lenders; Attorney says it's part of 'proactive' agenda
HARRISBURG – State Attorney General Josh Shapiro is turning up the heat in his crusade against wrongdoers in the lending industry, recently launching the Consumer Financial Protection Unit and hiring a former member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help run it.
Capstone Logistics, Pinnacle Workforce Logistics allege unlawful deductions were taken from paychecks
PHILADELPHIA – Three warehouse employees allege that they are owed unpaid wages.
Dbuyer Inc. alleges Hawk Eye Presents failed to pay $75,000 settlement agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Havertown corporation alleges it has not received payment from a California company for a settlement agreement.
Former Lehigh University employee alleges The Hartford wrongfully terminated disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A former Lehigh University employee alleges her disability benefits were unlawfully terminated.
Man claims Coca Cola Refreshments USA did not inform him of FMLA rights
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges he was wrongfully terminated because of his need for medical leave.
1st Priority Elevator Co. alleged to owe more than $30,000 in contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A South Holland, Illinois, employer is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.