News from March 2017
Defendants in wrongful death lawsuit of Philly sixth-grader appeal to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the September 2013 death of a sixth-grade student have appealed a federal judge’s decision not to dismiss them from the case under the doctrine of qualified immunity.
Delaware County man sues pub he says overserved him before his car crash
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County man who was seriously injured in a car accident nearly three years ago after patronizing a local tavern has sued the establishment and its ownership for negligence, for allegedly causing the crash.
Shipley Enterprises failed to pay overtime, former employee claims
PHILADELPHIA — A warehouse worker and delivery driver is suing Shipley Enterprises Inc., Eugene Shipley and Tammara Shipley of Cheltenham, citing alleged breach of contract, unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Norristown woman sues MRS Associates for misrepresentation in debt collection
PHILADELPHIA — A Norristown woman is suing MRS Associates, a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Pennsylvania tech company alleges infringement on soil technology patent
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania technology company is suing Tersus Environmental Inc., a North Carolina firm, citing alleged patent infringement.
Ellwood City man alleges wrongful termination, defamation from JD Palatine, CEO
PITTSBURGH — An Ellwood City resident is suing JD Palatine LLC and its CEO Chad Killian, citing alleged breach of contract, defamation and wrongful termination.
Food wholesaler claims nearly $50,000 in unpaid invoices from Alexandria restaurant
PITTSBURGH — An Altoona food wholesaler is suing Wible's Main Street Cafe Inc. and Casey Wible, citing alleged breach of contract.
Supreme Court rules public employees' addresses are private
HARRISBURG — The state Supreme Court has ruled that the addresses of public employees are protected by a right to “informational privacy.
Court says expert's qualifications don't add up in dismissing lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The dismissal of a medical negligence lawsuit that hinged on orders related to the allowance of expert testimony was upheld on March 3 by the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Woman says Upper Darby Township Council candidate's nomination petition is invalid
MEDIA – An elector is objecting to a prospective candidate’s nomination petition to appear on the ballot for the Upper Darby Township Council as a Democrat, in May’s upcoming primary election.
Truckers says ex-employers engaged in conspiracy to avoid paying government fees
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of truck drivers have sued their former places of business and members of their management, claiming they acted in concert to circumvent federal government regulations and avoid paying government-related taxes and fees.
Lab quality manager's wrongful termination suit remanded to Lehigh County court
ALLENTOWN – A healthcare lab quality manager’s wrongful termination lawsuit will in fact be remanded to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, per a federal court’s decision reached last Friday.
Motorcycle crash victim sues repair shop where his bike was serviced
MEDIA – A man involved in an accident on his motorcycle approximately one year ago has filed suit against the shop which serviced his bike before the crash, claiming its negligence caused the accident.
Tech giants file briefs supporting Google in case of FBI subpoena
PHILADELPHIA – In light of a Pennsylvania magistrate judge’s ruling directing Google to comply with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) search warrants and turn over data stored outside the United States, several titans of the technology world have lent their support to Google through the filing of amicus briefs.
Senior citizen's injury lawsuit against Parx Casino may be headed towards settlement
PHILADELPHIA – Settlement discussions appear to be ongoing in the case of an 85-year-old New Jersey woman who sued Parx Casino in Bensalem, for injury claims related to a broken leg.
Sexual assault case against gymnastics academy settled
ALLENTOWN – Court records show a settlement was reached last fall in the case of a former employee of Berks Gymnastic Academy who sued the business and her ex-supervisor for allegations of sexual assault.
Defense wants case of alleged lawnmower maiming transferred
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel for a manufacturer and distributor named in a products liability action alleging a lawnmower malfunctioned and maimed one of the plaintiffs, both believe the case does not belong in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia office complex seeks unpaid rent from Ulysses Capital
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia property is suing Ulysses Capital Partners LLP, citing alleged breach of contract for unpaid rent.
Cobra Construction, Arizona Designs failed to pay union contributions, labor group says
PHILADELPHIA — A cement workers' union is suing Cobra Construction Company Inc. and Arizona Designs Project Management LLC d/b/a ADPM LLC, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay into the labor group's employee funds.
Disabled passenger says she was injured while being assisted boarding plane, sues American Airlines
PHILADELPHIA — A disabled passenger is suing US Airways Inc., American Airlines Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc., alleging that she was injured while being assisted boarding an airplane.