News from July 2017
CardConnect stockholder sues over merger attempt
A stockholder has filed a class-action lawsuit against CardConnect Corp and its board of directors, alleging violations of federal law stemming from a merger proposal.
Child safety firm alleges patent infringement
A child safety technology company is suing Nuna Baby Essentials Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged patent infringement.
Pennsylvania business sues former employee
A Pennsylvania business is suing Brandy Anderton, also known as Brandy Reader and Brandy Heimbigner, a former employee, citing alleged breach of contract and unfair competition.
Train dispatcher sues Norfolk Southern Corp.
A train dispatcher is suing her employer, Norfolk Southern Corp. of Virginia, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in a slip-and-fall incident.
Pennsylvania firm sues Hong Kong company over copyright
A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Vinnie's International Hong Kong Custom Tailors, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Army vet alleges insufficient health care caused amputations
A 72-year-old Army veteran is suing the United States, alleging that insufficient health care measures were taken to prevent the amputation of both his legs below the knee.
Former Amtrak engineer says company's negligence led to his injuries sustained in work-related accident
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey train engineer alleges Amtrak violated federal laws by not providing him with a safe work environment when he suffered debilitating injuries in an accident sustained in the course of his employment.
Maryland attorney believes Hampton Inn hotel in Philly tried to conceal bed bug issue
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland attorney believes a Hampton Inn located in Center City Philadelphia was negligent in allowing bed bugs to infest the hotel and bite her while she slept, causing her serious injury.
Trailer company says Philly trucking firm owes it more than $23K in outstanding lease payments
PHILADELPHIA – An Allentown trailer company is suing a Philadelphia freight shipping and trucking company for allegedly outstanding lease payments in excess of $23,000.00.
Allstate Insurance policyholder believes provider breached contract and acted in bad faith on her property damage claim
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia resident believes Allstate Insurance breached its policy with her and acted in bad faith, when it allegedly did not reimburse the plaintiff for property damages and losses suffered on her property last year.
Parent of boy injured at Exton shopping mall carnival files suit against mall management and amusement companies
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a West Chester boy injured in a mall carnival’s obstacle course has filed suit against the creator of the course and the shopping mall where her son’s injury took place.
Philly man believes California company improperly pursued debt against him in violation of federal laws
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff from Philadelphia has filed legal action against a San Diego firm that allegedly pursued a credit card debt claim against him improperly and violated several finance laws in the process, and simultaneously committed defamation against him and abuse of process.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles made ineffective repairs to newly purchased vehicle, Philadelphia plaintiffs say
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of Philadelphia plaintiffs allege Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated federal and state laws when it sold them a new car they claim was saddles with numerous mechanical problems.
N.Y. credit firm says Churchville taxi cab company breached contract with it in excess of $500K
PHILADELPHIA – A New York City credit firm has sued a Churchville taxi cab company, believing it breached a contract in which they were obligated to pay in excess of a half-million dollars to the plaintiff.
State Farm Insurance client says company did not provide full UIM coverage to her and her children
PHILADELPHIA – A State Farm policyholder and her minor children brought legal action against the insurance provider, alleging it has not fully compensated them for underinsured motorist claims in the wake of an injurious motor vehicle accident the plaintiffs were involved in, in 2015.
Texas motorist says Philly construction company, employees caused him serious injuries in 2015 accident
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas man believes a local construction firm and two of its employees were negligent in causing a motor vehicle accident in North Philadelphia which left him with a number of serious injuries.
GEICO policyholders say they were denied full benefits coverage in wake of 2013 motor vehicle accident
PHILADELPHIA – GEICO policyholders from Philadelphia believe the insurance company did not pay them amounts they believe they were entitled to through their motor vehicle insurance coverage, in the aftermath of a 2013 accident in the Fairmount Park neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Plaintiff believes lounge's lack of proper security made her an assault victim
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman recently filed suit against a North Philadelphia nightspot, alleging the establishment’s failure to provide proper security led her to be on the receiving end of a verbal and injurious physical assault.
Nursing home looks to recoup thousands of dollars from family of former resident it says it housed and treated
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia nursing home believes the family of a deceased former resident of that same home have left expenses associated with the decedent’s care unpaid.
Residency match program's cancellation leads Philly pharmacist to sue for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA – A pharmaceutical Ph.D from Philadelphia has sued a Florida-based healthcare corporation for breach of contract over a residency match program allegedly gone awry.