News from June 2017
Philly accounting firm claims client still owes it $21K for services rendered
PHILADELPHIA – A local accounting office believes an investment fund firm based in Delaware and a Paoli management firm owes it in excess of $21,000 for services rendered over a nearly four-month period in 2016.
Heritage customers' remediation work dooms water-damage case
HARRISBURG — A pair of homeowners lost their bid for reconsideration of a ruling granting summary judgment against them in a water-damage lawsuit because they began fixing the issue before a contractor could determine who was at fault, according to an opinion filed May 30 by the state Superior Court.
Superior Court upholds decision in favor of Conrail in case of foreman who suffered heart attack
PHILADELPHIA — The state Superior Court earlier this year affirmed a lower court’s decision in a lawsuit in which a former Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) employee claimed negligence by the company after he suffered a heart attack on the job.
Altman Law Firm's appeal of attorney fees award upheld as late
HARRISBURG — The state Superior Court recently denied The Altman Law Firm's appeal of the amount of legal fees it was awarded from a client, claiming that the appeal was untimely.
Mallinckrodt pharmaceuticals company says Bethlehem firm infringed on patents
PHILADELPHIA — An Irish pharmaceutical company is suing B. Braun Medical Inc., alleging patent infringement relating to a drug and its delivery method.
Man sues Justice Department over alleged failure to treat inmate, now deceased
PHILADELPHIA — The relative of a former inmate is suing the United States of America c/o the U.S. Department of Justice over a claim of negligence.
Norfolk Southern worker claims he suffered spinal, nerve injuries from job
SCRANTON — An employee is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company, alleging negligence and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Coraopolis woman sues Liberty Life Assurance for denying her long-term disability claim
ERIE — An employee of Highmark Inc. is suing Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, alleging breach of contract for wrongful termination of disability benefits.
Man says Philadelphia VA failed to prevent blindness in one eye
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging that it denied his claim for damages stemming from what he claims was negligent care for an eye condition.
Consol Energy foreman says Liberty Life Assurance wrongly denied disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A Kentucky man is suing Consol Energy human resources, Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, and Liberty administrator Amanda Pipenbacher, alleging breach of contract and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Family says Human Services Secretary wrongly refused to cover accommodations for girl's disability
SCRANTON — A minor, through her parents, is suing state Secretary of Human Services Theodore Dallas, alleging discrimination for refusing to furnish their home with eligible accommodations for the girl's disability.
UN4 Productions says nine local Comcast subscribers shared movie on BitTorrent
PHILADELPHIA — A Nevada film distributor is suing nine unknown individuals, alleging copyright infringement for sharing a movie released in April.
Neshannock School District sues FieldTurf over defective artificial turf fields
PITTSBURGH — A school district has filed a class action lawsuit against FieldTurf USA Inc., FieldTurf Inc. and FieldTurf Tarkett SAS, based in Georgia, alleging breach of warranty and product liability.
Newpark says Checkers Safety Group sells industrial mats that infringe on patents
ERIE — A Texas company is suing Checkers Industrial Products LLC d/b/a Checkers Safety Group, alleging patent infringement.
Milliken Millwork says Irwin Builders Supply failed to pay for building materials
ERIE — A Michigan corporation is suing Irwin Builders Supply Corporation, alleging breach of contract for owing over $100,000 for building supplies.
Former home care worker says Always Best Care failed to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A former home health aide has filed a class action lawsuit against Always Best Care, alleging violations of minimum wage law and Workers' Compensation acts.
Philly woman says self-storage facility failed to mail her rental bills and auctioned her possessions
Philly woman says self-storage facility failed to mail her rental bills and auctioned her possessions
Third Circuit: Plaintiff's fraud allegation against Philadelphia Housing Authority is meritless
Third Circuit: Plaintiff's fraud allegation against Philadelphia Housing Authority is meritless
American Airlines seeks dismissal of suit from woman who claims she was injured during boarding
PHILADELPHIA — US Airways Inc. and American Airlines have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a wheelchair-bound passenger who alleges she was injured while being helped aboard an airplane.
Philadelphia School District must adhere to terms of arbitration win for teachers union, court rules
HARRISBURG — The state Commonwealth Court has affirmed a trial court’s ruling to uphold an arbitration decision awarded to the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.