News from August 2017
Neuro Kinetics Inc. alleges confidential information used without authorization
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh corporation in the business of clinical eye tracking alleges its confidential information was unlawfully used.
Lawsuit filed against UPMC Montefiore, Select Specialty Hospital over woman's pressure sores
PITTSBURGH – An Ambridge widower alleges his late wife's pressure sores were not properly monitored by two medical facilities.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated by SHK Management Inc.
PHILADELPHIA – A woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a Workers' Compensation claim.
Parents allege Pulse Performance Products scooter broke, injured child
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware parents allege that their daughter was injured when a scooter she was using broke and caused her to fall.
Bain's Deli Corp., others alleged to have failed to pay settlement in full
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida man alleges he is owed more than $70,000 for a settlement from three Philadelphia entities.
Man alleges he is disabled, Life Insurance Co. of North America unlawfully denied claim
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware man formerly employed by R.E. Michel Co. alleges his claim for short-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Former Cheesecake Factory employee alleges that she was not paid minimum, overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA – A former Cheesecake Factory server alleges she is owed unpaid compensation and has filed a class action suit.
Firm wants Carlson's millions from recent settlement; He hasn't worked there in 13 years, calls lawsuit 'absurd'
PITTSBURGH – The way his former firm sees it, prominent Western Pennsylvania plaintiffs attorney R. Bruce Carlson has essentially been working for it for the past 13 years as he litigated a long-running class action – even though he resigned in 2004.
'I don't want to talk to you, but please call back!'
Three years ago, Pennsylvania resident Melody Stoops bought 35 cell phones, acquired Florida area-code phone numbers for them, and waited for them to ring.
Consultant who received brain injury at construction site sues logistics firm for negligence
PHILADELPHIA – A consultant injured at a Hatboro construction site has filed litigation against the firm responsible for maintaining the site, claiming they were negligent in their duties to do so and were the cause of his serious injuries, which included a traumatic brain injury.
South Philadelphia woman claims former owner didn't disclose property's problems with sewage system
PHILADELPHIA – A South Philadelphia woman alleges her residence’s former owner failed to disclose problems with the sewage system on the premises, before completing the sale to the plaintiff.
Policyholder says two insurance companies, employees misrepresented status of her loss coverage
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania property owner has filed legal action against a pair of insurance companies who she claims have not reimbursed her for what she believes was a covered loss sustained against one of her properties.
Rhinoplasty patient says doctor took and distributed operation photos of her without consent
PITTSBURGH – In recently-filed litigation, a rhinoplasty patient alleges photos of her in a pre-operative and operative state were taken and published publicly without her consent by her doctor and his medical office.
Couple accuse UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital, physicians of negligence
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County couple allege the husband required extensive hospitalization because of negligent treatment.
Presbyterian Seniorcare, West Haven Manor LP named in wrongful death suit
PITTSBURGH – Children of a woman who resided at two long-term nursing facilities before her death have filed a wrongful death suit over her care.
American Flooring Concepts accused of breaching bargaining agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A New York employer is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to several labor union funds.
Former workers allege Rolling Green Landscape failed to pay for all hours worked
PHILADELPHIA – Former employees of a Bucks County landscaping business allege that they were not paid for all hours worked.
Megrant Corp. alleged to owe contributions to Steamfitters Union funds
PHILADELPHIA – Several labor union funds allege that a West Babylon, New York, employer failed to pay contributions on behalf of its employees.
Complete Collection Service alleged to have violated regulations by not including information in collection letter
PHILADELPHIA – A Downington woman alleges that a Florida debt collector did not provide her with a proper initial communication letter.
Dental practice seeks court order to confirm $129K arbitration award from Wexford general contractor
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-based dental practice is seeking the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to confirm an arbitration award of more than $129,000.00 from a Wexford general contracting and architectural firm.