News from June 2017
Supreme Court dismisses suit against Gaming Control Board claiming rules barred attorney from new job
HARRISBURG — The state Supreme Court has struck down a petition filed by an attorney claiming the state Gaming Control Board was restricting her from taking another job.
Man claims Norfolk Southern responsible for injury caused by falling hatch
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing Norfolk Southern Corporation, an railway company, alleging liability and negligence for a workplace injury he suffered three years ago.
Aveda Transportation, Hodges Trucking allegedly damaged generator in transport
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc., 77 Energy Inc. and Hodges Trucking Company, claiming they damaged equipment they were transporting.
Suit alleges man was injured when LDS Church-owned car struck their vehicle
SCRANTON — A Wellsboro couple are suing Jaide Beutler and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, alleging negligence for a car accident that left the husband injured.
Carpenter Technology says former employee took trade info before leaving to work for competitor
PHILADELPHIA — A Bridgeville company is suing Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. and James H. Ryan, alleging breach of contract for misuse of trade information.
Man says Tyburn Railroad responsible for injuries from operating defective vehicle
PHILADELPHIA — A railyard worker is suing Tyburn Railroad LLC, alleging liability and negligence for a workplace accident involving a vehicle.
Richfield Group says Fresh Enterprises failed to pay rent
PHILADELPHIA — An Exton-based corporation is suing Fresh Enterprises LLC, an Arizona company, citing alleged breach of contract for failure to pay rent.
Doan Solutions allegedly made unwanted calls pitching student loan relief
PHILADELPHIA — A King of Prussia man is suing Doan Solutions and Thai Doan, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Couple claim Stryker hip implant husband received in 2007 failed
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh couple are suing Howmedica Osteonics Corporation d/b/a Stryker Orthopaedics, alleging the husband's hip implant had a design defect and failed.
CNX Gas says Noble Energy refuses to pay rig charges
PITTSBURGH — A Western Pennsylvania oil company is suing Noble Energy Inc., based in Houston and holding an office in Canonsburg, alleging breach of contract.
Man says Credit Control and JH Portfolios ignored notification to contact attorney
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Credit Control LLC and JH Portfolio Debt Equities LLC, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
House Judiciary Committee puts off vote on asbestos transparency legislation
HARRISBURG - The state House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed over a scheduled vote on legislation that would require plaintiffs’ attorneys to reveal to a court any claims they intend to make to an asbestos bankruptcy trust involving the same case.
Dragonetti slayer rebuked
There are lots of attorneys in Pennsylvania who would like to slay the Dragonetti Act, and Thomas Schneider is one of them. He almost did it, too.
Man injured by subway train's doors sues SEPTA for negligence
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man says the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is liable for injuries he suffered when a set of subway train doors closed on him last year.
Man whose property incurred water damage says Allstate Insurance Company mishandled his claim
Man whose property incurred water damage says Allstate Insurance Company mishandled his claim
Former machine operator files lawsuit alleging Workers' Compensation claim led to his firing
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-machine operator is suing his former place of employment for wrongful termination, alleging they retaliated against him for filing a Workers' Compensation claim.
Condo complex seeks to recoup more than $13K in costs and fees from one of its homeowners
Condo complex seeks to recoup more than $13K in costs and fees from one of its homeowners
Company who rented out equipment for major Philadelphia construction project says it's owed thousands of dollars
Company who rented out equipment for major Philadelphia construction project says it's owed thousands of dollars
Utah bank alleges contracting firm and its VP are in breach of lease agreement
Utah bank alleges contracting firm and its VP are in breach of lease agreement
Pin Wei Restaurant in King of Prussia files for dismissal of class action suit alleging unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA — The owners and managers of Pin Wei Restaurant are asking a federal court to throw out a class action lawsuit from six plaintiffs alleging unpaid wages and breach of contract.