News from June 2017
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Delaware pipefitter's lawsuit says Amtrak caused his bodily injuries and violated FELA
Delaware pipefitter's lawsuit says Amtrak caused his bodily injuries and violated FELA
Food products distributor alleges Montgomery County restaurants and owner breached contracts and payment guarantees
Food products distributor alleges Montgomery County restaurants and owner breached contracts and payment guarantees
Policyholder says Nationwide denied him uninsured motorist coverage after hit-and-run accident
Policyholder says Nationwide denied him uninsured motorist coverage after hit-and-run accident
Telecom company says Haverford Township wrongfully refused permit to alter property
PHILADELPHIA — A Texas telecommunications company is suing the Township of Haverford, Pennsylvania, a municipal entity, alleging violation of federal law.
Consumer says collection agency sent misleading letter regarding debt
PHILADELPHIA — A Georgia woman is suing Financial Business and Consumer Solutions Inc. d/b/a FBCS Inc., a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection.
Woman says Rosewood wrongfully terminated her after she reported abuse
SCRANTON — A former employee is suing Investment 360 LLC, Rest Haven Operating LLC and Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
UFC says Northumberland bar showed March 4 event using illegal satellite receiver
WILLIAMSPORT — A Las Vegas mixed martial arts and entertainment company is suing Kenneth M. Gombert and Otter Dog Inc. d/b/a Mason Jar, a Northumberland bar and its owner, alleging copyright infringement.
Employees of Alma Mater restaurant in Philadelphia sue over allegedly unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA — Three restaurant employees are suing Colash LLC, Anne Mary Rivers and R. Jake Sudderth, alleging unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Pennsylvania insurer brings suit against former employee, Nationwide over trade info
PHILADELPHIA — A Bala Cynwyd insurance company is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Heidi Prewitt, a former employee, alleging breach of contract and violation of state law.
Shareholder sues Blankie Tails for refusing to let her inspect corporate documents
PHILADELPHIA — A New York woman is suing Rebecca Rescate, Christopher Hindley, Hindley Investments LLC and Blankie Tails Inc., alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Man sues U.S. government claiming he's wrongfully prohibited from owning firearms
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing the FBI, ATF and DOJ, alleging violation of civil rights, federal law and state law for his inability to own firearms.
T&R Battle Creek claims UG Butler failed to cover taxes from real estate deal
PITTSBURGH — An Ohio partnership is suing UG Butler PA LLC, alleging breach of contract for an unpaid sum of money stemming from a real estate transaction.
Citizens Securities claims former employee joined competitor, took customer info
PHILADELPHIA — A Massachusetts corporation is suing its former employee Bruce R. Cooke, alleging breach of contract, tortious interference and unfair competition.
Delivery drivers say State College wings restaurant failed to pay adequate wages
SCRANTON — Five former delivery drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against Wings Over Happy Valley MDF LLC and Steven C. Moreira, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Shareholder says Universal Health misrepresented its stock value
PHILADELPHIA — A stockholder is suing a group of nine Universal Health Services Inc. officers, alleging they misrepresented stock prices for their company.
PPL, Talen Energy retirement plans allegedly wrongfully denied man's pension
PHILADELPHIA — A Zionsville man is suing The PPL Retirement Plan and Talen Energy Retirement Plan, both of Allentown, alleging breach of contract.
Norristown man says Merrick Bank used auto-dialer regarding alleged debt
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Merrick Bank Corp., a Utah corporation, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Takeda accused of negligence for negative side effects of Actos diabetes drug
PITTSBURGH — A Butler County man is suing Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Takeda Global Research & Development Center and Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, alleging negligence and product liability.
Pittsburgh police prevail, will not be required to live within city limits
PITTSBURGH — The state Supreme Court on May 22 ruled that police officers in Pittsburgh must only live within 25 air miles of downtown instead of within city limits, upholding a 2014 decision by an arbitrator.
Superior Court upholds dismissal of medical malpractice suit against Mount Nittany
HARRISBURG — The state Superior Court has affirmed the dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit from a woman who, after undergoing a cesarean section and successful deliverance of a baby in March 2013, alleged that the hospital botched a treatment to stop internal bleeding.