News from July 2017
Internet delay causes appeal to be filed too late; Man had tried to submit it with 14 seconds to spare
HARRISBURG – A man who waited until 14 seconds before the deadline to file his unemployment appeal has lost that appeal at the Commonwealth Court.
Judge denies motion to dismiss legal malpractice case; Attorney says he wasn't responsible for appeal
PHILADELPHIA – A judge has rejected a motion to dismiss that was filed by an attorney after he was sued for allegedly failing to appeal a case in a timely manner.
Commonwealth Court affirms permit for fracking underneath active oil refinery in Warren
HARRISBURG – Driller John D. Branch's permit to drill underneath an active refinery, including a tank holding millions of gallons of gasoline, has been upheld despite concerns the “fracking” could cause a catastrophe.
Upper Merion bus driver reinstated after failing drug test under 'unique circumstances'
HARRISBURG – An Upper Merion Township School District bus driver who failed a random drug test under what an arbitrator deemed “unique circumstances” will get her job back, according to a June 23 ruling issued by the Commonwealth Court.
Super Bowl ticketholders lose effort to add claim to lawsuit over lost seats
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has upheld a trial court's decision regarding seats at Super Bowl XLV that prevents the plaintiffs from filing a second amended complaint.
Man's property damage suit against West Philly neighbor thrown out by Superior Court
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff seeking to overturn the summary judgment dismissal of his personal property damage case from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Wrongful termination case correctly tossed from Philadelphia court, appeals panel rules
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful termination case from its original court.
Western Pennsylvania federal court correctly dismissed wrongful termination lawsuit, says Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – According to a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a plaintiff suing Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for wrongful termination based on alleged age, gender and racial discrimination rightfully had her case dismissed in a Western Pennsylvania federal court.
Third Circuit rules woman's medical civil rights, injury claims barred by statute of limitations
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a Scranton woman’s civil rights and personal injury claims were barred by their respective statutes of limitation.
Attorney accused of breach of contract
An individual is suing Cheryl J. Sturm, an attorney, for alleged breach of contract.
Pennsylvania man accuses Merchant Source Inc. of telephone harassment
A Pennsylvania man is suing Merchant Source Inc. (MSI), Anthony Delillo, George M. Greco Jr., a New York corporation and its employees, for alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Client Services Inc. accused of telephone harassment
A Pennsylvania man is suing Client Services Inc., a Missouri corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Justice Everywhere Productions accuses individuals of illegally distributing Nicolas Cage film via bit torrent
A Georgia company is suing unknown individuals, John Does 1-6, for alleged copyright infringement of its film
Aramark Health Care Management Services accused of breach of contract
A labor group and an administrator are suing Aramark Health Care Management Services LLC and Aramark Management Services LLC a/k/a Aramark Management Services LP, citing alleged breach of contract.
Labor groups accuse Patriot Elevator LLC of not paying monthly contribution
Several labor groups are suing Patriot Elevator LLC and Michael Bruce, citing alleged breach of contract.
Advanced Oilfield Services LLC accused of violating workers' compensation acts
An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Advanced Oilfield Services LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Bimbo Bakeries USA accused of violating Workers' Compensation acts
Three employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., and Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Patient accuses Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, others of not taking measures to prevent pressure sores
A patient is suing several medical providers for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent her from developing pressure sores.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of breach of contract
A Pennsylvania man is suing the Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Labor group accuses FT Elevator LLC of not paying monthly contributions
A labor group is suing FT Elevator LLC and Donald A. Plancich, citing alleged breach of contract.