News from June 2017
FocusMX says Punch Innovations failed to pay nearly $90,000 for technical services
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware corporation is suing Punch Innovations LLC, based in Chester, and Thomas Conti, alleging failure to pay for technology services.
Delaware River Stevedores claim union forced unlawful work stoppage
PHILADELPHIA — A union is suing International Longshoremen's Association Local 1242, and Philip Renzi, alleging breach of contract.
H&R Block files for default judgment against former employee who allegedly used company information to open own tax service
PHILADELPHIA — On April 6, H&R Block Eastern Enterprises Inc. filed a motion for default judgement in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against a former employee for failing to answer an allegation of breach of contract for operating a similar tax preparation business using H&R information and client lists.
Strip club asks federal court to send former exotic dancer's unpaid-wage claim to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA — A gentleman’s club is asking a federal court to force one of its former adult entertainers, who claimed she was cheated out of overtime because she was classified as an independent contractor, to submit the dispute to arbitration.
84 Lumber Company granted default judgment against Energy Tech
PITTSBURGH — 84 Lumber Company has won a default judgment of $82,307.01 against Energy Tech Inc., of North Carolina, due to a lack of response from the company.
Wilkinsburg says borough code enforcement officer was not fired as whistleblower
PITTSBURGH — A former employee of the Borough of Wilkinsburg who filed suit in March was not terminated in retaliation for whistleblowing, the borough alleges in a newly filed answer to the complaint, but for misconduct and insubordination.
Sterling Credit Corporation ordered to settle with debtor over 'convenience fee' complaint
PHILADELPHIA — A settlement agreement for an unspecified amount was reached between debt collection agency Sterling Credit Corporation and a debtor who accused them of misrepresentation.
JD Palatine claims it terminated former executive for just cause
PITTSBURGH — Risk mitigation firm JD Palatine LLC and its CEO Chad Killian have filed a series of preliminary objections to former Senior Vice President of Sales Joseph DeSanzo’s wrongful termination suit, where he seeks punitive damages in their ongoing dispute.
Phoenix Services, subsidiary allegedly refused to provide retirement compensation
PHILADELPHIA — A former executive is suing Phoenix Services International LLC and Metal Services LLC t/d/b/a Phoenix Services, alleging breach of contract.
Laborers' union says R & B Contracting & Excavating neglected to pay into funds
PITTSBURGH — A labor group is suing R & B Contracting & Excavating Inc. a/k/a R & B Contracting & Excavation Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Steamfitters Union says HVAC contractor failed to pay into benefit funds
PHILADELPHIA — A union is suing C & C Campano HVAC Inc. and Campano Mechanical Services Inc., alleging breach of contract.
Action Pak allegedly fired employee while he sought treatment for torn Achilles
PHILADELPHIA — A Fairless Hills man is suing Action Pak Inc., alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Aqua Pharmaceuticals says it was grossly overcharged for processing fees by New York pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA — A pharmaceutical company is suing Park Irmat Drug Corp d/b/a Irmat Pharmacy, of New York, alleging it grossly overcharged it for processing and charge-back fees.
Labor department sues PPS Preservation for failing to adequately pay employees
PHILADELPHIA — The United States Secretary of Labor is bringing suit against PPS Preservation Inc. and owner Nick Potochnick, alleging the defendants underpaid employees.
Default judgments final for Lit Ultrabar operators who repeatedly failed to respond on time
PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court denied final appeals on May 16 from two bar operators who failed to file timely challenges from default judgments against them stemming from a 2013 fight that allegedly left a patron injured.
New bill would make gun owners protected class under state human rights act
Pennsylvania is considering making gun owners a protected class of citizens with proposed changes to the Pennsylvania Human Rights Act (PHRA).