News from February 2017
Eisaman Contract Associates says agreement was wrongly breached
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh corporation is suing Smith System Mfg. Co., based in Plano, Texas, alleging breach of contract.
Lawsuit filed over Philly Soft Pretzel Factory fire
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance company and its insured are suing Eckert Mechanical LLC, An Original Soft Pretzel Factory Inc., Illinois Tool Work Inc., ITW Food Equipment Group LLC and Baxter Manufacturing Co. Inc., with varying allegations against the defendants including product liability and negligence.
Lawsuit: Medical center didn't protect man with dementia, resulting in lost testicle
PITTSBURGH — A man with dementia is suing The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center and Bradford Hospital, alleging negligence and liability in connection with an assault by a fellow nursing home resident that ultimately resulted in the amputation of a testicle.
Banom Inc. claim infringement of its glove trademark
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Direct Tools & Fasteners Inc., a California corporation, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Man claims drunk attacked him in Frank's Trattoria
HARRISBURG — A man is suing an alleged assailant and other defendants, claiming he was the victim of an attack by an intoxicated patron in a restaurant, resulting in severe injuries, hospitalization and facial reconstruction surgery.
Ten pipeline workers file federal lawsuit against employers
PHILADELPHIA — Ten pipeline workers have filed suit in federal court alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law.
Nexstara LLC claims Envirobusiness Inc. violated agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Envirobusiness Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital accused of FMLA violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
CTS Cement Manufacturing, others accused of negligence in connection with fall
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation, CTS Bulk Terminals Company and Pennsylvania Cement Terminal LLC, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.
Third Circuit says sign pointing to Shickshinny church can stay
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently reached a decision in the case of Tearpock-Martini v. Shickshinny Borough earlier this month, upholding the district court’s decision that means a borough directional sign pointing to a church can remain.
Fort Washington behavioral hospital finds itself on OSHA 'perp walk'
WASHINGTON – In an effort to deter noncompliance, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is turning to alternative methods to ensure employers provide safe and healthy workplace, including what has been dubbed the "perp walk" approach.
Lawsuits against Navient likely to bring changes in student loan servicing
HARRISBURG – Lawsuits filed by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and two individual states raising allegations tied to student loan servicing will most likely result in a new set of student loan servicing guidelines, regardless of the outcome of the litigation, according to Arant Boult Cummings LLP associate Julie Carter.
Plaintiffs believe man's leg injuries are the result of Conshohocken movie theater's negligence
PHILADELPHIA – A Collegeville couple has sued a major movie theater chain for its supposedly negligent role in causing one of the plaintiff’s injury through contact with an exposed piece of metal, at a theater in Conshohocken.
Man maimed by lawnmower last year sues its manufacturer and distributor
PHILADELPHIA – Litigants have sued the manufacturer and distributor of a lawnmower which allegedly malfunctioned and maimed one of the plaintiffs, in a products liability action.
Allentown man says ice and snow accumulation caused his fall at Bethlehem healthcare facility
PHILADELPHIA – A man has filed legal action against a Bethlehem healthcare facility and its operating companies, where he says that he slipped and fell from an accumulation of ice and snow nearly two years ago.
Philly law firm believes parties suing it for alleged abuse of civil process have committed same
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm believes the parties suing it in a wrongful use of civil process action have themselves abused the judicial process associated with such underlying complaints.
Woman alleges confidential records were accessed
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Medical Rescue Team South Authority, Kenneth Rothhaar, Lyndsay McKeown, Brian McKeown, Todd Pritchard and John Moses, alleging invasion of privacy.
Woman says Hahnemann Hospital at fault for ceiling tile that fell and struck her
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing one of the city’s major hospitals, for alleged injuries she suffered in an accident on the hospital’s premises.
Plaintiffs say demolition company's work next door damaged barbershop business
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple have filed litigation against a demolition company and insurance company, for negligence, breach of contract and trespassing related to damages sustained in the course of demolition work last year.
Philly firm files suit against colleagues over referral fees
PHILADELPHIA – A recent lawsuit filed in state court revolves around referral fees and legal costs for two Philadelphia law firms that at one time teamed for an automobile accident case.