News from June 2017
Goddard School wins defamation case on appeal brought by former teachers
HARRISBURG — The state Superior Court has ruled in favor of Goddard Systems in a defamation lawsuit brought by two former teachers who alleged its Harrisburg school wrongfully discharged them when they reported a case of possible child abuse regarding one of their students.
State Rep. Jesse White loses appeal against CBS Pittsburgh, radio host in defamation case
HARRISBURG — The state Superior Court has affirmed the objections of a radio station sued by a member of the General Assembly who accused it of defamation.
Butler County couple say Stryker hip implant was defective
ERIE — A couple are suing Howmedica Osteonics Corporation d/b/a Stryker Orthopaedics, a New Jersey corporation, alleging negligence and and product liability for a faulty hip prosthetic.
Friendly Planet Travel says Red Mangrove failed to pay back loan
PHILADELPHIA — A Jenkintown travel agency is suing Red Mangrove Galapagos LLC, alleging breach of contract.
Weirton Medical claims Siemens failed to properly support its software
ERIE — A hospital is suing Cerner Health Services Inc. and Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., alleging breach of contract.
Healthcare Services Group, JD Palatine allegedly sent wrong credit info to woman's employer
PHILADELPHIA — A Utah woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Healthcare Services Group Inc. and JD Palatine LLC, alleging violation of federal law for their practices in publishing consumer information.
Reynolds and Reynolds alleges Williamsport firm infringed on copyrights
SCRANTON — An Ohio company is suing Spectrum Business Forms & Advertising Specialties LLC, a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Secane woman says Lincoln National wrongly denied disability insurance claim
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Golo claims Skinny With Fiber website made false statements about its business
PHILADELPHIA — A weight-loss program provider is suing Skinny With Fiber, a website, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unfair competition.
Garbage man says B&L Disposal, owner liable for wrongful firing, unpaid wages
ERIE — A former sanitation worker is suing B&L Disposal Services; Bizzari Services Inc.; Bizzari Properties LLC; Air-Up LLC; and owner Lou Bizzari, alleging unpaid wages, violation of Workers' Compensation acts, racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Plaintiff says GM violated Lemon Law and UTPCPL, among other statutes
PHILADELPHIA – A Perkiomenville man alleges General Motors violated federal and state laws when it sold him an automobile he alleges was prone to a number of mechanical problems and defects.
Bike crash victim says State Farm Insurance is unfairly denying payment of underinsured motorist benefits
PHILADELPHIA – The alleged victim of a bicycle-automobile crash argues State Farm Insurance is responsible for paying out underinsured motorist benefits it has denied the plaintiff, in response to an accident that took place in Philadelphia just over one year ago.
Kia allegedly marketed defective vehicle, Broad Top couple alleges
PHILADELPHIA – A Broad Top couple claim Kia disregarded a number of statutes when they purchased a vehicle they say contained several defects which prevented it from operating as presented and advertised.
Phoney Lawsuits: House subcommittee holds hearing on TCPA 'lawsuit abuse'
WASHINGTON - As courts are asked to provide guidance on the future of a federal telemarketing law that was written before the cell phone era, a House subcommittee is hearing suggestions on how to modernize it.
Asbestos attorney Benjamin Shein finds himself in the dock
When first targeted by asbestos lawyers, Garlock Sealing Technologies accepted its victim role and strove to accommodate the predators. When it later changed tactics and started fighting back instead, the bullies with briefs turned into snowflakes.
Panel explores overlapping criminal enforcement actions against companies and how penalties are determined
NEW YORK – Insight into the process of crafting of financial penalties for companies alleged to have engaged in corporate misconduct was a prominent topic of discussion in a recent seminar held June 7.
Officers had probable cause to seize $100 from man supposedly overpaid in Harrah's casino, says appellate court
PHILADELPHIA – Federal appellate judges have dismissed the case of a casino patron who claims he was unlawfully seized without probable cause by Pennsylvania State Police officers in a dispute over $100 which had allegedly been overpaid to the plaintiff.
Third Circuit: Client's former attorney not proven to be state actor, case dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that a plaintiff who accused his former attorney of malpractice and being a state actor therein will have his case dismissed.
New Jersey syrup company believes Philly restaurant breached terms of working agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey-based syrup distributor believes a restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia and its owners/proprietors have breached an agreement for goods and services with the company, and now seek restitution through legal action.
Amtrak trackman alleges company's unsafe environment and tools led to his serious injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A trackman who worked for Amtrak for 40 years claims the company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by forcing him to use tools which he says later led him to develop a series of bodily injuries.