News from December 2017
Man claims defective design of WonderGel seat cushion caused second-degree burns
READING – A Trevose man alleges a gel seat cushion does not contain warnings of risks of burns when it is exposed to the sun.
Birdsboro man alleges illness was caused by Roundup exposure
READING – A Birdsboro couple alleges exposure to herbicide Roundup caused the husband's illness.
Union funds seek audit of APG International Inc.
PHILADELPHIA – The International Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 21 alleges a New Jersey company has failed to submit to an audit per the terms of their bargaining agreement.
Union seeks audit of Eastern Window Specialists per bargaining agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A York company is alleged to have breached a bargaining agreement between it and International Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 21.
Pittsburgh veterinarian files defamation suit over customers' Facebook post
PITTSBURGH – A local veterinary clinic and one of its physicians has launched a defamation lawsuit against one of the facility’s former clients who allegedly claimed their dog was physically abused and mistreated.
Lawsuit: Postal carrier allegedly suffers spinal and arm injuries after defendants' dogs attacked him
PITTSBURGH – A mail carrier supposedly attacked by a pair of large dogs in the course of his employment duties has initiated legal action against the owners of the dogs, in order to recover damages caused by the injuries he sustained in the attack.
Unleashed dog supposedly led to plaintiff's broken wrist and other injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman who allegedly suffered a broken wrist when an unleashed dog knocked her to the ground has sued the apartment complex where the accident took place and its management companies.
Improperly-installed Gutter Helmet system led plaintiff's home to be infiltrated by mold, suit says
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple whose home was severely damaged by mold infiltration has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers and installers of the system designed to prevent such a circumstance.
Shamrockclean Inc. alleged to owe more than $1,000 to labor union funds
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida company is alleged to owe contributions to several labor union funds.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Macquarie Investment Management
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man alleges he was wrongfully terminated for engaging in protected activities.
Woman alleges Lincoln University of Commonwealth System of Higher Education wrongfully terminated her
PHILADELPHIA – An Oxford woman alleges she was terminated for using FMLA leave.
Woman alleges Vector Security Inc. unlawfully terminated her for taking FMLA leave
PHILADELPHIA – A Blue Bell resident alleges her Plymouth Meeting employer unlawfully terminated her for taking leave to care for her father.
Torrado Construction Co. claimed to owe more than $395,000 for contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia company is alleged to owe several hundred thousand dollars in unpaid benefit contributions.
VG Concrete alleged to have breached bargaining agreement with union funds
PHILADELPHIA – Several labor union funds are seeking to audit a Woolrich Township employer.
Exhibition on Screen LTD alleges Specticast screened films without authorization
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia business is alleged to have distributed and screened three documentary films without authorization.
BitTorrent user alleged to have unlawfully distributed Strike 3 Holdings adult films
PHILADELPHIA – The owner of several adult films alleges an unknown BitTorrent user has distributed more than two dozen films unlawfully.
BitTorrent user alleged to have unlawfully copied 28 adult films owned by Strike 3 Holdings
PHILADELPHIA – A BitTorrent user whose IP address was traced to Pennsylvania is alleged to have unlawfully distributed more than two dozen adult films.
Velocity Magnetics Inc. seeks declaration of ownership of trade secrets, patent application
PITTSBURGH – A New Castle corporation is seeking declaration from the court regarding the ownership of trade secrets and a patent application.
Virginia loan program wants outstanding funds from Pa. defendant
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania resident is facing legal action after allegedly defaulting on the terms of the promissory note offered by a professional loan program trust.
Natural gas company created dangerous condition and caused plaintiff's injuries, suit says
PITTSBURGH – A McKeesport woman has initiated litigation against a natural gas group whose alleged premises related-negligence led her to suffer a number of injuries, including a broken left leg and ankle.