News from July 2017
Philadelphia loses appeal of Workers' Compensation lien ruling
PHILADELPHIA – The Commonwealth Court has affirmed a Workers' Compensation Appeal Board ruling related to the validity of insurer Independence Blue Cross’ subrogation lien against medical benefits provided by the city of Philadelphia to a city firefighter, according to a July 3 order.
Judge sets aside default against hotel management company in wrongful termination action
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has nullified an entry of default against a hotel management company, which had been originally levied due to its non-response to a wrongful termination suit filed by a former hotel director.
Court reverses decision in former Colwyn Borough police officer's defamation case
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court has reversed a ruling in a defamation lawsuit that transferred the case from Philadelphia County's to Delaware County's court of common pleas.
Parent of child hospitalized from alleged improper prescription sues CVS Pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA – The parent of a child allegedly injured by an improperly-filled prescription medication which resulted in her daughter being hospitalized on three occasions in 2015, has sued CVS in connection with the incident.
Hose company denies claims of liability from plaintiff severely burned in trash truck explosion
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel for one of a group of companies who are accused of manufacturing a faulty natural gas system for a trash truck which exploded and left a man with third-degree burns have unanimously denied the claims levied against it.
Plaintiffs say new South Philly home contained a number of issues and defects
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of Philadelphia homeowners have brought legal action versus defendants they believe are responsible for selling them a new home in South Philadelphia rife with structural problems, wiring and appliance issues.
Man injured by falling excavator files lawsuit against contracting companies
PHILADELPHIA – A man severely injured by a falling track loader/excavator while stationed in his work vehicle has sued the entities whose carelessness and negligence he believes are responsible for the serious injuries he sustained in that accident.
Lawmaker thinks his bill protecting landowners from lawsuits will be passed
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul, R- Adams, thinks he can finally see the finish line in his fight to protect landowners from liability for the recreational use of their lands.
Northwest Savings Bank found not liable in restaurant embezzlement scheme
HARRISBURG – A Superior Court panel has ruled that a Clearfield County restaurant owner can’t hold a local bank liable for cashing embezzled checks from her former accounting bookkeeper.
Court divvies up contested parcels between couple, city of Chester
HARRISBURG — A state appeals court has affirmed an earlier ruling splitting the ownership of two contested properties between the city of Chester and a local couple who have been operating a business on the properties for more than 60 years.
House panel OKs bill to raise the stakes on consumer protection; Civil justice group says it most benefits lawyers
HARRISBURG – Rep. Anthony DeLuca’s bill to raise minimum damages awarded for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law passed a House committee in late June with almost no opposition.
Whistleblowing doctor to face arbitration of termination case
PHILADELPHIA – A whistleblowing doctor who complained about her employer treating a chiropractor as a licensed physician has seen her opponents win their court appeal that will send the dispute to arbitration.
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Appellate court backs Pottstown Memorial in wrongful death case
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who sued Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on behalf of a friend who died there has lost her court battle, with the state Superior Court ruling June 30 the lower court didn’t abuse its discretion about what medical evidence to allow.
Aston couple's negligence suit against Harrah's Philadelphia casino settled
MEDIA – An Aston couple who sued Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and its operating companies for negligence connected to a leg injury suffered by one of the plaintiffs have settled the litigation.
Plaintiff says Tesla luxury automobile contained several mechanical defects in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A Wexford man claims Tesla Motors violated both federal and state laws when it sold him a new vehicle he alleges contained a number of irreparable defects.
Cell phone store security guard committed assault on customer, plaintiff alleges
PHILADELPHIA – A cell phone store customer believes a security guard with a violent criminal past assaulted him during his removal from the South Philadelphia store nearly two years ago.
LabCorp, fellow defendants continue to defend themselves from suit resulting from snow-related injuries
MEDIA – A prominent clinical laboratory firm and two other companies stridently oppose the claims of a lawsuit filed by a Delaware couple, who claims the defendants all failed to prevent snow and ice from falling off the lab building’s roof and injuring one of the plaintiffs.
Bricklayers union says Criniti Construction failed to make timely contributions
PHILADELPHIA — A local union is suing Criniti Construction Inc. and Joe Criniti, citing alleged breach of contract.
Weight-loss company Golo says websites defamed it, misled customers
PHILADELPHIA — A company specializing in weight-loss plans is suing Highya LLC and Brightreviews LLC, alleging the defendants published misleading information about it.
WB Music, other publishers allege Just Enuff Lounge used music without a license
PHILADELPHIA — Several music publishing companies are suing Justenuff Jack LLC and Steven H. Paik, alleging copyright infringement.