News from February 2017
Favorable ruling for Prudential in proposed class action won't be appealed
PHILADELPHIA – A proposed class of life insurance beneficiaries have been denied certification in their lawsuit that alleges that Prudential Insurance Co. of America violated Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 regulations based on the method it used to make payments.
Third Circuit ruling in age discrimination case changes game for employers
PHILADELPHIA – A Jan. 10 ruling entered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit may set a precedent that requires employers to do their legal homework before deciding just which employee groups to target during a reduction in force.
Woman says she swallowed broken glass at Springfield Mall Ruby Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA – A woman recently initiated litigation against Ruby Tuesday, claiming its lack of proper food inspection at its Springfield Mall location caused her to be injured by broken glass found in her meal.
Lawsuit: Cherry-picker struck woman in head
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges a signage company’s negligent use of a cherry picker crane device in Center City almost two years ago caused her a number of severe personal injuries in a recently-filed lawsuit.
Woman says Chevrolet automobile was defective
PHILADELPHIA – A Littlestown woman has filed a lawsuit towards General Motors, claiming the Chevrolet vehicle she bought four years ago was defective and violated consumer protection laws in the process.
Broomall church sued by man bringing food to walk-in refrigerator
MEDIA – A man says the ramp to a walk-in refrigeration unit on the premises of a religious non-profit organization was defective, and caused him to be injured in a fall in September 2016.
Woman says she was stabbed by sewing needle putting on new Stuart Weitzman boots
PHILADELPHIA – A Newtown Square couple may not have found a needle in a haystack, but they allege they did find one in a shoe boutique's pair of boots last year, a needle which one of the plaintiffs said seriously injured her.
Man alleges FedEx rescinded employment offer because of misdemeanor history
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man alleges he was wrongfully denied an offer of employment because of his criminal record.
Couple accuse Carol's Renovations of fraud regarding restoration work on homes
PITTSBURGH – A McDonald couple claim a Pittsburgh general contractor they hired for restoration work on two homes did not complete the work or performed substandard work.
Midland Funding LLC, Midland Credit Management Inc. alleged to have called people without consent
PHILADELPHIA – Four Montgomery County individuals allege a debt collector unlawfully called them.
Woman alleges Wells Fargo continued to call after she asked it to stop
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia resident claims a financial institution placed hundreds of calls and texts to her phone without her consent.
Lawsuit: Turkey exploded in deep fryer at Super Bowl party, destroying Old Forge restaurant and apartment
SCRANTON – A pair of landlords are suing the owner of an Old Forge restaurant located directly beneath their rental property and two co-defendants, for the destruction of their apartment space due to a fire that occurred during a Super Bowl Sunday party in February 2015.
Plaintiff alleges New Jersey law firm misrepresented its involvement in debt collection matter
PHILADELPHIA – A man has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey law firm, claiming it is strictly liable and intentionally misrepresented its involvement in a debt collection matter related to his account.
NBC Universal sued over Philadelphia car wreck
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges an unknown driver in the employ of a major broadcast news media organization negligently caused an automobile accident in Northeast Philadelphia, which led to him being severely injured.
Conrail employee alleges two on-the-job injuries in lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man and Conrail employee recently began legal action against a prominent rail transportation entity, claiming its negligence led to him being severely injured in a pair of train-related accidents.
Woman says Marshall's unlawfully fired her for prior aggravated assault conviction
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing the parent company of Marshall’s department stores, claiming it unlawfully denied her employment due to a prior aggravated assault conviction.
Limbach Company blames insurers for alleged failure to indemnify
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh PA and American Home Assurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
TKB Electric accused of wage law violation
PITTSBURGH — A lawsuit filed by the then-U.S. secretary of labor against TKB Electric LLC, alleges unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Allan Briteway Electrical Contractors accused of not making contributions
PHILADELPHIA — Union funds are suing Allan Briteway Electrical Contractors Inc. and William M. Brown c/o Allan Briteway Electrical Contractors Inc., New York companies, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Reliance Standard Life Insurance accused of wrongful determination
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing Reliance Standard Life Insurance, alleging breach of contract.