News from May 2017
Woman claims TriNet, MetLife erred in insurance payout between her, brother's widow
PITTSBURGH — An individual is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and TriNet Group Inc., alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.
Detroit steel company claims individuals attempted to use trade secrets after merger
PHILADELPHIA — A Michigan corporation is suing Satish Wadhawan and Perpetua Viegas, citing alleged breach of contract for attempting to use trade secrets.
Suit claims Advanced Living Communities wrongfully fired CFO
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Advanced Living Management & Development Inc. d/b/a Advanced Living Communities, and William Brown, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated.
Suit claims State Farm insured was negligent in 2011 Cumberland County crash
SCRANTON — A Virginia couple are suing State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, alleging negligence by its insured driver in a 2011 crash.
Oakmont Center allegedly failed to pay Bensalem firm for services, supplies
PHILADELPHIA — A Bensalem corporation is suing the Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay for services.
Union claims SKS Manufacturing, of Uniontown, failed to make benefit payments
SCRANTON — A local union is suing SKS Manufacturing Inc., alleging breach of contract for failing to make its required payments.
Consumer says Capital One made unwanted collection calls
PITTSBURGH — An individual is suing Capital One Bank, claiming violation of telephone harassment statutes.
SEI Global says former employee took trade information to new company
PHILADELPHIA — An Oaks-based company is suing Dynamo Software Inc. and Daniel J. Teebagy, alleging that Teebagy took trade secrets to develop competing products.
Tenant believes townhome complex's lack of adequate security led to robbery and shooting in his unit
Tenant believes townhome complex's lack of adequate security led to robbery and shooting in his unit
Philly restaurant employee says she was terminated after filing worker's compensation claim
Philly restaurant employee says she was terminated after filing worker's compensation claim
Volvo owner says defendants didn't complete or ensure necessary repairs to her accident-damaged vehicle
Volvo owner says defendants didn't complete or ensure necessary repairs to her accident-damaged vehicle
Doctor claims companies sent unwanted fax ads
PHILADELPHIA — A Center Valley doctor has filed a class action suit against Gaither Technologies and Mingle Analytics, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Bayer, Merck allegedly failed to warn of potential Avelox effects
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bayer Corporation; Bayer AG; Bayer Pharma AG; and Merck & Co. Inc., citing alleged breach of implied warranty, fraud, liability, negligence and product liability.
Woman says Mercer Primary Care doctor punctured eardrum
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Primary Health Network, Timothy Fullerton D.O. d/b/a Mercer Primary Care and Diana Keisel LPN, alleging negligence.
Will death put an end to David Greenstein's lawsuits?
Greenstein is currently suing Pennsylvania-based Hershey for the psychological trauma he suffered after purchasing a pack of Jolly Ranchers that was less full than he thought it should be, a phenomenon known in the trade as “slack fill.”
LuLaRoe moves to have sales tax lawsuit dismissed
PITTSBURGH — Online clothing company LuLaRoe has submitted a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against it after successfully preventing the case from being certified as a class action.
Appeals court upholds illegality of City of Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinance
HARRISBURG — The City of Pittsburgh has lost its appeal of a 2015 verdict striking down a city ordinance requiring employers to offer paid sick leave to employees.
South Avis Realty loses appeal, must pay half of railroad crossing restoration cost
&&&HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld a ruling denying South Avis Realty Inc.’s request for reimbursement of the $14,470 it paid to cover its half of the cost of restoring a railroad crossing, according to May 12 documents.
Bill would end elections for statewide judges
HARRISBURG - The House Judiciary Committee has approved a proposal that would pave the way for voters to decide if the state constitution should be altered to do away with the direct election of statewide judges.
Suit claims Gree dehumidifier caused fire to home
SCRANTON — A Mount Wolf couple are suing Gree, an appliance maker, alleging liability, negligence and product liability.