News from March 2017
Man says Borough of Wilkinsburg ended employment in retaliation
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing the Borough of Wilkinsburg, his former employer, citing alleged retaliation, violation of state law and wrongful termination.
Fla. advocacy group filing majority of lawsuits in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – A Miami advocacy group for the disabled is increasingly focusing its efforts in a Pennsylvania courthouse.
Pa. trackman says rail companies violated FELA and injured him
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania man who worked in multiple capacities for a pair of major rail transport companies has begun legal action against them, claiming they violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by putting him in a long-term career environment which caused him permanent injury.
Woman files suit against hairstylist for alleged injuries during 'quick-weave'
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her hairstylist and his employer for allegedly injuring her during the application of a hairstyle known as a “quick-weave.”
Man allegedly injured by metal button in his mashed potatoes sues for damages
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man who alleges he was injured when he bit down on a metal button hidden in his mashed potatoes has filed litigation against the West Oak Lane neighborhood restaurant in which the accident took place.
Tenants sue apartment management company, allege bed bugs
PHILADELPHIA – A group of Philadelphia tenants have filed legal action against their former apartment management company for negligence, in regards to allegations they did not protect them from being attacked by bed bugs.
Civil justice reform group starts in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform opened its doors in Harrisburg under the leadership of former state House member from Chester County and long-time advocate Curt Schroder.
Former Manheim school board president sues news outlet over leaked audio of private meeting
LANCASTER – Leaked audio and a series of articles regarding closed-door meetings by the Manheim Township School District Board of Education have resulted in a defamation lawsuit against a Lancaster County news outlet, as the former president of the board is alleging an effort to ruin his reputation.
Lackawanna College once again facing claims from football players severely injured in practice drill
HARRISBURG – Judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania have reinstated a lawsuit against Lackawanna Junior College and members of its football program staff, filed on behalf of two of its former football players seriously injured in a full-contact practice drill.
Superior Court upholds judgment in favor of mother whose son received untimely meningitis diagnosis
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled to affirm a federal court’s decision to award multimillion-dollar damages to the mother of an infant son for the damages resulting from his untimely diagnosis of meningitis, in a medical malpractice action.
Third Circuit affirms judgment to exclude defendant from claim to decedent's annuity payments
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of appellate judges has ruled to affirm a federal court’s decision to turn away a motion for reconsideration from a defendant who was shut out from making any further claim to his former friend and decedent’s annuity payments.
Injured truck driver gets no relief in appeal of 'non-suit' ruling
HARRISBURG – A trial court order that found an alleged tire malfunction-related injury lawsuit constituted a non-suit was upheld on appeal in a Feb. 28 decision issued by the Superior Court.
Trucker alleges defendants are responsible for his arm and shoulder injuries
MEDIA – A man believes a pair of defendants are responsible for premises liability issues which caused him to suffer serious arm and shoulder injuries, sustained in the course of his employment with a major trucking and transportation company.
Knife maker says Massachusetts attorney defamed him and his business
PITTSBURGH – A North Carolina man and Pennsylvania knife manufacturer and seller recently began legal action against a Massachusetts attorney, alleging the defendant engaged in defamatory and disparaging behavior towards them in his online commentary.
Plaintiff says Folsom bar overserved violent patrons who later assaulted him
MEDIA – A man says a Folsom bar/restaurant overserved fellow pub patrons who later went on to assault and seriously injure him and is thus vicariously liable, according to a recently-filed lawsuit.
Lawsuit says grill exploded; Man suing three companies over alleged burns
SCRANTON – A man severely burned in a propane-fueled grill explosion last summer has initiated legal action against the individuals and companies he believes are liable for causing the accident.
Summa & Iezzi Inc. accused of not making contributions to labor funds
HARRISBURG — Labor funds are suing Summa & Iezzi Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged breach of contract.
McNaughton Homes, others accused of copyright infringement
HARRISBURG — Nebraska companies are suing Pennsylvania-based defendants The McNaughton Company d/b/a McNaughton Homes and Midpenn Construction Co.; 441 McNaughton Properties LLC; Midpenn Properties Inc.; McNaughton Real Estate Group Inc.; David W. Shannon; Vicki R. Shannon; Francis J. McNaughton; and Mark McNaughton, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Design Basics LLC claims its designs were copied
PHILADELPHIA — A Nebraska company is suing Pennsylvania-based defendants Wood's Edge Builders Inc.; Sher-wal Inc.; W.M.P. Ltd.; The Murry Companies/Sher-Wal Inc. Joint Venture; Murry Communities Ltd. formerly known as The Murry Companies; Murry Development Corporation; WM Murry & Son Inc.; Murry Management Co.; William E. Murry; Robert B. Sherman; and Charles H. Walton, citing alleged copyright infringement.
USA Gypsum says defendants didn't deliver complete recycling system
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Florida-based defendants Proterra Solutions LLC, Stanley Gibson, Deborah Gibson and Mark Lafon, alleging breach of contract, breach of warranty and fraud.