News from February 2017
Legal funding group pursues legal fees litigation against Arizona attorney
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia-based legal funding organization has initiated legal action against an Arizona attorney, claiming he breached a contract where he was supposed to deliver part of his legal fees to the plaintiff.
New Jersey print companies believe former employees acted to divert business to competitors
SCRANTON – A pair of New Jersey-based print and graphics communications companies believe two of its former employees and a Pennsylvania project management company deliberately interfered with their ability to transact business.
Yeadon nursing home hit with wrongful death lawsuit
MEDIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges a Delaware County nursing home was negligent in contributing to what she believes was the wrongful death of one of its residents last year.
Clifton Heights woman believes physician performed unnecessary hip surgeries on her
MEDIA – A woman initiated legal action versus her physician and the Rothman Institute, believing they were collectively negligent in performing two unnecessary hip surgeries on her in 2015.
Third Circuit Court of Appeals allows for subgroups in age-discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – A decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Third District has identified subgroups as a segment of employees that
cannot be discriminated against under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
(ADEA).
Judge cuts over $10 million in attorneys' fees from BoA settlement
MANHATTAN — A judge in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York reduced the cost of attorney's fees in a settlement against Bank of America after a firm used temporary attorneys for document review and billed at normal staff rates.
Coatesville Chicken, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen accused of wage violation
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing his former employers Coatesville Chicken LLC, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and Nazif Rahmani, alleging retaliation, unjust enrichment and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Law and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law.
Woman who suffered hand injuries from chicken carousel machine sues its manufacturer
LANCASTER – A Pennsylvania woman believes the manufacturer of a chicken carousel machine is responsible for the injuries she suffered last year when her hand became caught in the device.
Woman sues federal government over alleged fall at post office
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing the United States of America, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.
El Campesino Mexican Restaurant accused of violating wage laws
PITTSBURGH — A lawsuit filed under the tenure of the former U.S. secretary of labor against FGMA Inc., doing business as El Campesino Mexican Restaurant, Felix Gutierrez and Maurillo Alva alleges that the Altoona restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Friendly's Ice Cream accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A former Friendly's Ice Cream employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Friendly's Ice Cream LLC; Fort Washington PA 693 LLC; Friendly's Restaurant - Norristown PA (897) LLC; Khaled Kezbari; and Doe defendants 1-10, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act.
Married couple claim VA provided improper medical care
PHILADELPHIA — A married couple's lawsuit against the United States of America alleges negligence in medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Erie Insurance Exhange blames former renters for alleged fire damage
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing Pittsburgh residents Margaret L. Williams and Evelyn Harvey, alleging that they are responsible for damages from a residential fire.
Polish National Alliance lodge sued over alleged bar fight
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Joseph Lopretto, Michael Betz and Polish National Alliance of The United States of North America Lodge 352, a beneficial association and two bar patrons, alleging assault, battery, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, negligence and unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated persons.
Community Food Enterprises accused of not paying under finance agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Colorado corporation is suing Pittsburgh-based HMB Elite Enterprises LLC d/b/a Community Food Enterprises, Howard Buford and Felicia Buford, citing alleged breach of an equipment lease agreement.
Repal Construction accused of failing to pay subcontractor
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-based subcontractor is suing Repal Construction Co. Inc., based in North Huntingdon, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Speedway LLC blames surveyor for increased construction costs, delay in opening
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Eastham & Associates; Eastham & Associates of Ohio LLP; and land surveyor Ronald L. Eastham, individually and d/b/a Easthman & Associates, alleging professional negligence, breach of warranty and breach of contract.
Plaintiff says he was whacked in face with bathroom door, sues hospice facility
MEDIA – A Williamstown, N.J. man believes a Delaware County hospice care facility was negligent in contributing to an accident over one year ago, where he sustained injuries after a bathroom door was opened into his face.
Old Forge woman sues ex-boyfriend, says his dog Coco kept biting her
SCRANTON – A woman has filed suit against her ex-boyfriend, claiming he negligently failed in preventing his Boykin Spaniel dog from attacking the plaintiff twice in 2015 and causing her injury.
Chester man alleges serious skin injuries were result of Belvedere Center's negligence
MEDIA – A Chester man says that a care facility he was admitted to nearly two years ago neglected to care for him via the orders that accompanied his arrival, which contributed to the worsening of a painful series of skin breakdown wounds and other injuries.