News from July 2017
Rep. Kampf says HB1037 would 'reduce frivolous litigation' against nursing facilities
HARRISBURG – Fearing the outcome of continued excessive litigation against Pennsylvania nursing home facilities, House Representative Warren Kampf (R) has sponsored HB1037 with hopes of protecting those who care for the state’s elderly population.
Man alleges Surgical Anesthesia Services failed to timely notify him of COBRA benefits
SCRANTON – A Glenville man and his family allege they suffered undue expenses because they were not notified of health benefits after the husband was terminated from his job.
South Korean corporations allege fraudulent transfers were made to Philadelphia resident
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania resident is accused of accepting fraudulent transfers from her father.
A.R. Sokol Inc. alleges it is owed more than $200,000 for Schuylkill Mall snow removal
SCRANTON – An Orangeville corporation alleges that it is owed thousands for snow removal at a mall.
Myco Mechanical Inc. alleges it is owed more than $250,000 for construction work
PHILADELPHIA – A Telford corporation alleges that it was not paid for work on a state project.
Former Surgical Anesthesia Services LLC alleges COBRA violation
SCRANTON – A York woman alleges that she was not notified of her health care benefits in a timely manner after her termination.
Harsco Corp. files suit against former employee now working for competitor
SCRANTON – A Camp Hill corporation has filed suit against a Texas man over allegations he unlawfully used confidential information.
Maryland elder care facility files legal action against former resident for breach of contract and settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland nursing home has taken two Philadelphia-based plaintiffs to state court for breach of contract and other charges related to payment for residential nursing services.
Lancaster water park sued by mother; Daughter allegedly hit face on nozzle after mist temporarily blinded her
LANCASTER – The mother of a minor child has sued a Lancaster resort hotel for negligence related to injuries her daughter allegedly suffered at the resort’s water park recreation area.
Broken Corona bottle blinded casino worker in left eye, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A number of businesses are facing a negligence and liability lawsuit from a Parx Casino employee who lost the use of his left eye, after being seriously injured by a broken Corona beer bottle.
Lawsuit: Scissors lift unsafe, caused worker's arm to be impaled
PITTSBURGH – Along with his wife, a man whose arm was impaled by a rod while operating a scissors lift has sued the company the lift belonged to, claiming it was an unsafe machine.
Couple accuse Chester County Hospital, others of negligence regarding wife's care
PHILADELPHIA – A Coatesville couple allege that wife suffered permanent injuries because of a delay in medical treatment.
Gasper's Superior Flooring alleged to owe contributions to Carpenters funds
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey company is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.
Consumer claims Vered Cosmetique hair dryer caught on fire
PHILADELPHIA – An Ardmore woman alleges she was injured when a hair dryer she purchased at a T.J. Maxx store caught on fire during use.
Labor secretary files suit against Cambridge Management Cos. LLC over administration of plan
PHILADELPHIA – A former West Conshohocken company is alleged to have failed to take responsibility for the operation of an employee plan.
Negligence suit filed against Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown, doctor after woman's death
PHILADELPHIA – A representative of a woman's estate has filed suit against a doctor and health care facilities over negligence allegations.
Penn Credit accused of failing to mark alleged debt as disputed
PHILADELPHIA – An Allentown consumer alleges a Harrisburg debt collector failed to mark an alleged debt as disputed.
United Collection Bureau Inc. alleged to have used false statements in collection letter
PHILADELPHIA – A New York consumer alleges that an Ohio debt collector made false, deceptive and misleading statements.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. alleges it was damaged by employee's sharing of confidential information
PHILADELPHIA – The world's largest maker of generic pharmaceutical products alleges that a former employee misappropriated trade secrets.
SEPTA facing personal injury lawsuit from cyclist allegedly injured from crashing into trolley tracks
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is facing legal action from a local cyclist who suffered a broken arm, knee injury and subsequent infection and serious dental injuries, after colliding with disused trolley tracks.