News from May 2017
Third Circuit dismisses pizzeria driver's complaint against former employer for lack of standing
PHILADELPHIA – A trio of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit have upheld a prior District Court ruling and dismissed the complaint of a former pizza delivery driver against his employer, for lack of basis and standing.
Restaurant that allegedly served mashed potatoes containing metal denies plaintiff's allegations
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a West Oak Lane neighborhood restaurant have denied the allegations made by a Philadelphia man who says he was injured when he bit down on a metal button hidden in his mashed potatoes.
N.Y. law firm asks malpractice case filed against it to be dismissed for plaintiff's lack of cooperation
PHILADELPHIA – A New York City law firm accused of malpractice in a protracted legal battle spanning four years and counting has asked a federal court to dismiss the case filed against it, due to the plaintiffs’ alleged failure to comply with court orders.
USA Technologies sues Israeli firm for allegedly failing to deliver cashless payment technology
PHILADELPHIA — A mobile payment technology company is suing On Track Innovations Ltd. and OTI America Inc., an Israeli company and its American entity, citing alleged breach of contract.
Staffing company says former recruiter took confidential trade information
SCRANTON — A recruiting and employment services company is suing David Coleman, a former recruiter, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of duty and unfair competition for taking confidential information.
Court won't affirm Oren as deputy constable because of past troubles with law
HARRISBURG — The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition to appoint JohnCarlo Oren as the deputy constable for the Borough of Delaware Water Gap.
Engineers say AES Drilling Fluids withheld overtime pay
PITTSBURGH — Two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against AES Drilling Fluids LLC, citing alleged unjust enrichment, unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Woman says local United Cerebral Palsy group failed to pay overtime
SCRANTON — An employee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of South Central Pennsylvania Inc. and Donald C. McVay, the organization's president, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Former Macy's employee says Prudential wrongly cut off disability benefits
PITTSBURGH — A former Macy's sales associate is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract for denying her long-term disability benefits.
Complaint alleges that Troy Bilt pressure washer caused injuries
PITTSBURGH — A Cranberry Township couple are suing MTD Products Inc. d/b/a Troy Bilt LLC, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation, alleging they should be liable for injuries arising from the use of a pressure washer.
Employee says Navmar, military contractor, failed to pay adequate overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation, a defense contractor, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage law.
Suit alleges Medical Supply Inc. did not provide overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — Two employees have filed a class action suit against Medical Supply Inc., alleging they are owed overtime pay.
Wheel makers not responsible for foot injury suffered at modular home manufacturing site, Superior Court rules
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently denied an appeal seeking injury damages by a former employee at a modular home manufacturing plant in Renniger v. A&R Machine Shop and Cass Hudson Company.
Photographer says McGraw-Hill used photos outside of licensing agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A photographer is suing McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC and McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings LLC, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Employee says convenience store owner failed to pay her overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A cashier is suing a group of convenience stores and their owner, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Prudential employee says company wrongly refused her disability claim
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, as both her employer and insurer through an employee plan, alleging the company wrongly denied her long-term disability benefits.
Labor Department sues Jack Frost Construction for allegedly failing to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Department of Labor is bringing suit against Jack Frost Construction Inc. and owner Billy J. Sallurday, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Banks seek alleged debt of over $36,000 from Pittsburgh consulting company
PITTSBURGH — A bank based in Buffalo, New York, is suing Source Consulting Services LLC and owner Thomas K. Sorce, citing alleged breach of contract for an outstanding balance on a loan.
Dissenting justice: Lawmakers overstepped authority with frivolous lawsuit measure
HARRISBURG – Two members of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including Justice Christine Donohue, dissented from the majority view in a prominent case which examined the constitutionality of the Dragonetti Act as applied to attorneys in the state.
Supreme Court: State law offering protection from frivolous lawsuits can punish lawyers
HARRISBURG – After a challenge to its constitutionality in reference to attorneys, a 5-2 ruling from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on April 26 has upheld the Dragonetti Act.