News from August 2017
U.S. Steel objects to class action lawsuit alleging medical issues, property damage from Clairton coke plant emissions
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel is facing a consolidated class action lawsuit filed earlier this year resulting from alleged health issues and property damage from pollution related to its Clairton Coke Works plant, but have offered objections to the litigation and believe the plaintiffs’ case is an “over-reaching” one.
Tenant: Ceiling fell on me, left me with post-traumatic headaches
MEDIA – A plaintiff is suing the management and operation companies of his apartment complex for serious injuries he allegedly sustained when his ceiling supposedly collapsed in on him.
Public works company, employee facing lawsuit from technician shocked during tree removal
PITTSBURGH – A tree removal specialist electrocuted when the cable of a nearby crane piloted by a defendant came into contact with an overhead power line, is suing a public works company and employee allegedly responsible for the accident.
Negligence of inspection and maintenance at Chester property caused woman's injuries, suit says
MEDIA – A woman has initiated legal action in the wake of an injurious fall she sustained at a residence in Chester, one maintained by a fellow local resident and the community’s government.
Teamsters funds allege Robert T. Winzinger Inc. failed to pay contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Hainesport, New Jersey employer is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to two union funds.
Composer alleges Romeo Santos song infringes his work 'Eres Mia'
PHILADELPHIA – A New York songwriter alleges that one of his songs was unlawfully used by a recording artist.
Domestic Linen Supply Co. seeks more than $170,000 in damages over alleged contract breach
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia uniform service and supply company alleges a contract was terminated before it expired and is seeking an order compelling arbitration.
AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. seeks more than $3 million it claims it is owed
PHILADELPHIA – A Conshohocken pharmaceutical distributor alleges that it is owed millions from a Texas-based pharmacy.
Haverford Township and School District neglected dangerous parking lot, injured plaintiff says
MEDIA – Drexel Hill-based plaintiffs allege a high school parking lot fall which occurred last January is the result of the subject township and school district neglecting their responsibilities to maintain that area.
Plaintiff sues YMCA for injuries in using fitness center weight machine
MEDIA – A man who says he suffered a number of serious leg injuries from an unsecured weight machine at a local YMCA, has filed legal action to recover damages against the fitness center.
Superior Court affirms transfer order Pennsylvania Turnpike accident suit
HARRISBURG – In a decision entered in late July, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled to affirm a motion to transfer venue in a tractor-trailer injury accident case.
Lancaster Online wants defamation suit brought by former Manheim school board president dismissed
LANCASTER – LNP Media Group has filed objections in a lawsuit brought by former Manheim Township School Board President William Murry, who claims the Lancaster County news outlet defamed him and attempted to ruin his reputation.
Navient, fighting federal agency, has dismissal argument rejected
HARRISBURG – Student loan giant Navient has failed to get a dismissal of the lawsuit filed against it in Pennsylvania by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Eley Electrical Contractors alleged to owe more than $160,000
PHILADELPHIA – A Flourtown company is alleged to have under-reported contributions to several labor union funds.
Compass Group NAD alleged to owe more than $17,000 to pension fund
PHILADELPHIA – A pension fund alleges a North Carolina-based employer failed to pay a surcharge.
Woman alleges Cheltenham employer owes unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA – A Nigerian woman hired by a Cheltenham doctor to help with household duties alleges she was not paid a minimum wage during her employment.
TV personality Dr. Oz named in suit by GOLO over allegations of false statements
PHILADELPHIA – A weight loss and wellness program company alleges that it has been damaged by statements made about its product on
FXI Inc. alleges former employee breached agreement by working for competitor
PHILADELPHIA – A Media company alleges a former employee residing in Massachusetts violated a noncompetition agreement.
Former Accolade Inc. employee seeks allegedly unpaid overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA – A Norristown resident alleges that her former Plymouth Meeting employer failed to pay overtime wages.
Group challenges PennDOT evaluation to destroy historic Sheephole Bridge
PHILADELPHIA – A nonprofit organization is seeking to halt the destruction of a historical stone bridge in Bucks County.