News from February 2017
Ram-T Corporation accused of wage violation
PHILADELPHIA — Employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Ram-T Corporation and Deborah Turner c/o Ram-T corproation, employer, alleging breach of contract, unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
Valley Hotel accused of breaking wage law
HARRISBURG — Then-U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez recently filed a lawsuit against Valley Hotel Inc. d/b/a Valley Hotel and Thomas E. Smith, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Life Insurance Company of North America accused of wrongly denying benefit
PITTSBURGH — An individual is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
R&M Masonry Contractors accused of not paying into funds
PHILADELPHIA — Union funds are suing R&M Masonry Contractors Inc. and Richard Lee, individually and as president and treasurer of R&M Masonry Contractors Inc., a Pennsylvania company and its president, citing alleged breach of contract.
PA Smartstaff says former employee invented fictitious workers
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania staffing company is suing former employee Matthew Brash, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, others accused of negligence in connection with death
PITTSBURGH — A representative of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care.
Ken Horn Plumbing accused of wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Ken Horn Plumbing, an employer, alleging wrongful termination.
Tax Group Center accused of violating telephone law
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Tax Group Center Inc., a California corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Life Insurance Company of North America accused of wrongly denying disability claim
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, alleging breach of contract.
Lawsuit: Post Office worker caused wreck
PITTSBURGH – An insurance firm is suing United States of America-United States Postal Service and employee Samantha Mueller, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
UPMC, others blamed for alleged failure to timely diagnose cancer
PITTSBURGH — A married couple's lawsuit against Juno E. Varghese, M.D.; Absolute Primary Care UPMC; University of Pittsburgh Physicians; and UPMC, alleges negligence in medical care.
Caitlyn and Cody's Diner accused of retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Caitlyn and Cody's Fun House LLC d/b/a Caitlyn and Cody's Diner, an employer, citing alleged retaliation, unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, violation of state law and violation of workers' compensation acts.
New Leaf Recovery Services alleges violation of telephone law
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation has filed a class action lawsuit against EHT Pharmacy LLC and Specialty Care RX Limited Liability Company, both doing business as CUREXA, and John Does 1-10, New Jersey defendants, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
R&R Contracting accused of poor roofing work
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing R&R Contracting, a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Former employee sues Midas Auto Service Experts over termination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Auto System Centers Inc., d/b/a Midas Auto Service Experts, an employer, citing alleged wrongful termination.
SEC announces Pa. 'pay-to-play' settlement
WASHINGTON – The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has announced nine settled enforcement actions involving private equity, venture capital and hedge fund sponsors accused of violating the pay-to-play rule - one of which donated to a Pennsylvania candidate
Phoenixville couple claim 2016 Honda Civic is defective
PHILADELPHIA – A Phoenixville couple have sued Honda, claiming the vehicle they bought last year was defective and violated a number of consumer protection laws in the process.
Pennsylvania minor says his iPhone exploded in his pants, sues Apple
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania minor plaintiff is suing Apple for serious injuries he allegedly suffered when his iPhone 5 exploded in his pants pocket nearly one year ago.
Man says sign at Philadelphia restaurant fell on his head
PHILADELPHIA – A man has sued a North Philadelphia restaurant and its owners/operators for negligence, after being struck in the head by one of the restaurant’s fallen signs.
Adult Day Services, Med Transit sued by customer
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing a transportation company and adult care facility, claiming she was seriously injured while in transit from her home to that same facility or at the facility itself.