News from December 2017
Former executive sues CBS for executive pension payments he says are due him
PITTSBURGH – A former Westinghouse Electric Corporation (now CBS Corporation) executive believes the network violated an agreement it signed with him to continue providing his pension payments after a brief return from retirement.
Lawsuit: Man's eye injuries the result of theme park's contaminated water
PITTSBURGH – Permanent eye damage allegedly caused by a parasite in unclean water splashed into the face of a theme park visitor has led that same visitor and his spouse to file litigation against the park.
Pittsburgh bank says note holder defaulted on mandatory payments
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-based bank is pursuing legal action against a mortgage note recipient it says it has had a relationship with since 2001.
Commercial cleaning company created dangerous condition in Macy's store, according to plaintiff
PITTSBURGH – A woman allegedly injured on the premises of a Macy’s store in State College has leveled legal action against the department store retailer and its contracted cleaning company for damages.
Lawsuit: Pittsburgh residence's defective stairway led to plaintiff sustaining broken back
PITTSBURGH – A man who allegedly broke his back subsequent to an accident involving a defective stairway landing at a property in Pittsburgh has initiated legal action to support his recovery.
Driver sues Aldi, says he fell during delivery
PITTSBURGH – A delivery driver bringing goods to an Aldi grocery store and allegedly injured by a wooden plank left out on its loading dock is pursuing legal recovery against the grocery chain.
Broken hip and subsequent surgery the fault of Dollar General, complaint alleges
PITTSBURGH – Recently filed legal action in a state court centers on a pedestrian alleging discount retailer Dollar General’s unsafe premises led to the plaintiff’s accident and resulting injuries.
Lawsuit: Pittsburgh restaurant didn't ensure safe premises for customer despite ongoing construction
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff injured in a Pittsburgh restaurant has alleged it failed to ensure a premises safe for all of its customers, despite recent on-site construction.
Laborers agency pursuing recovery of $180K in contributions and wage deductions
PITTSBURGH – A group from Pittsburgh alleges a New Jersey bonding company has neglected to pay it in excess of $180,000 in contributions and wage deductions, and seeks to recover that amount through legal action.
Construction union seeking to recoup more than $150K in funds from bonding company
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-based non-profit corporation claims a bonding company has neglected to pay it more than $150,000 in contributions and wage deductions, and has initiated litigation to recover that amount
On day Philadelphia's 'Hellhole' status debated, jury hands first win to a Xarelto plaintiff - a whopping $28M
PHILADELPHIA – The very day that a national report is issued naming the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas as a “Judicial Hellhole” where civil lawsuits are handled unfairly against businesses, the first win for plaintiffs in Xarelto litigation is secured with a near-$28 million verdict.
Mercer County mother, minor file malpractice suit against federal government
PITTSBURGH – A Mercer County mother and minor child have filed a lawsuit over injuries allegedly sustained by the child during birth.
All-Pump & Equip. Co. and RAM Industrial Services allege former employee shared trade secrets
PITTSBURGH – A West Alexander joint employer alleges a former employee misappropriated trade secrets.
Penn Graphics Equipment Inc. alleged to owe unpaid wages to former employee
ALLENTOWN – An Illinois resident has filed suit against his former Hamburg-headquartered employer over allegations he is owed unpaid wages.
Former Amazon warehouse worker alleges he was terminated because of disability
ALLENTOWN – A Breiningsville man alleges he was terminated because of his disability by Amazon LLC.
LadyBoss Weight Loss seeks refund from Muscle Gauge Nutrition
PHILADELPHIA – A New Mexico company that provides weight loss and weight maintenance programs alleges that a Glen Mills business failed to deliver the products it ordered.
Nite Ize Inc. alleges Steelie products were copied by CellHelmet
PITTSBURGH – A Colorado corporation alleges a Wexford company has infringed its patents for mounts for devices.
Pittsburgh man alleges Florida individual has items stolen from his house
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man alleges a Florida individual received items stolen from his house.
Birdsboro Power LLC seeks recovery for cleanup of former federal site
READING – A company seeking to construct and operate a natural gas-fired electricity generation facility in Pennsylvania alleges it is entitled to recovery costs associated with a former military site.
Weeds Inc. seeks to enjoin owner of weeds.com domain name
PITTSBURGH – A Smock business has filed suit over an Internet domain name it alleges infringes on its mark.