News from May 2017
Equitrust sues to restrain potential beneficiaries from making competing claims
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance company is suing several potential beneficiaries alleging that the parties, which are making competing life insurance claims to a payout, are opening it up to liability.
Suit alleges real estate firm fraudulently colluded with buyers who intended to 'flip' home
PHILADELPHIA — A Florida woman is suing Allan Domb and Allan Domb Real Estate Inc., citing alleged breach of duty and fraud.
Longhorn Steakhouse patron allegedly injured by plate shards settles with restaurant chain
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who claimed illness and injury from allegedly being served shards of a broken plate at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Hamilton Township, N.J., has settled with the popular casual dining restaurant chain.
Fyre Festival's flame-out leads to federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania court
PHILADELPHIA – The epic crash-and-burn surrounding the ill-fated Fyre Festival has resulted in a Pennsylvania-based event company filing a lawsuit against the festival and its organizers in federal court, charging they engaged in breach of contract, fraud and negligence.
City of Philadelphia denies liability for damage to Verizon conduits and copper wire in 2015 water main break
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia denies it is responsible for damage to Verizon Pennsylvania’s telecommunications equipment, damages sustained as a result of the break of a City-owned water main two summers ago.
Woman files suit claiming she is sole beneficiary of deceased's retirement plan
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Procter and Gamble Company, Procter and Gamble Retirement Plans and AON Hewitt, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of duty.
Recycling company says former president used proprietary data to start competitor
ERIE — A Cochranton company is suing Buck Baldwin and Envirothink Inc., a former employee and the company he founded, citing alleged breach of duty.
Suit alleges woman wrongfully collected mother's Social Security benefits after her death
PHILADELPHIA — The federal government is suing Deborah Byrd, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to notify it of a beneficiary's death and collecting benefits.
Third-party complaint connected to exploding jar lawsuit versus Christmas Tree Shops is dismissed
ALLENTOWN – A third-party lawsuit filed by holiday-themed retailer Christmas Tree Shops, Inc. against Home Essentials & Beyond has been dismissed from federal court.
Plaintiff who claims Marshall's denied her employment renews her complaint versus the department store
PHILADELPHIA – A woman suing the parent company of Marshall’s department stores and alleging unlawfully denied her employment due to a prior aggravated assault conviction is renewing her complaint against the company.
Woman whose bowel was cut nearly in half during hysterectomy to get new trial, appeals court rules
PITTSBURGH — An appeals court granted a new trial to a woman who lost her medical malpractice suit against a surgeon who severed her bowel while performing her hysterectomy.
Former Drexel University medical student's discrimination complaint dismissed without prejudice
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of federal appellate court judges dismissed the appeal of a former Drexel University medical student who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the academic institution, for lack of jurisdiction and without prejudice.
Beer distributor denies allegations in lawsuit over broken Corona bottle
PHILADELPHIA – A beer distributor has categorically denied assertions they were responsible for injuries a plaintiff suffered when a Corona beer bottle he was holding unexpectedly broke in his hand.
Suit claims Syncreon.US fired employee for requesting FMLA leave
SCRANTON — A former employee is suing Syncreon.US Inc., an employer, citing alleged retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Procter & Gamble says defendant tried to double-claim insurance payout for deceased
SCRANTON — An arm of Procter & Gamble is suing Margaret M. Losinger and the estate of Jeffrey Rolison, citing alleged breach of contract.
Aetna allegedly denied man's benefits claim despite plaintiff's evidence
PITTSBURGH — An Westmoreland County man is suing Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Inc. Health & Welfare Plan and Aetna Life Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for denying his health benefits claim.
Cottrill's Pharmacy sues Aetna for allegedly falsely claiming it would cover medical treatment
PHILADELPHIA — A pharmacy is suing Aetna Inc., various of its business entities and Guy Carpenter & Company LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Son sues medical transport company for father's death en route to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — An estate administrator is suing Air Critical Care LLC d/b/a ACC Medlink, a Florida company, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
C&S Wholesale says former employee breached employment contract
PHILADELPHIA — A New Hampshire grocery wholesaler and its subsidiary are suing Matthew Saunders, a former executive with the plaintiffs, citing alleged breach of contract.
Phoenixville couple claim Stryker hip implant failed
PHILADELPHIA — A husband and wife are suing Howmedica Osteonics Corporation d/b/a Stryker Orthopaedics, a New Jersey corporation, citing alleged design defect, negligence and product liability for a faulty hip implant.