News from November 2017
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Lincoln National Life
PHILADELPHIA – A former administrative assistant alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated and is seeking reinstatement to the plan.
Liberty Lunch, two other restaurants alleged to owe former employee unpaid overtime wages
READING – An Allentown man alleges he was terminated in retaliation for his complaints of not receiving overtime pay.
Former vet tech alleges Bucks County Vets did not pay overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA – A Langhorne woman alleges she was retaliated against by her veterinary employer after her complaints of not receiving overtime pay.
Zelienople couple claim insurance company wrongfully denied accidental death benefits
PHILADELPHIA — Zelienople parents are suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Class action plaintiffs say they weren't paid full commissions
PHILADELPHIA – A new class action lawsuit accuses a therapeutic professional staffing agency and its owners of violating the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) by allegedly not paying full commissions to their sales representatives.
Home remodeling business breached equipment leasing rental agreement, plaintiff says
PHILADELPHIA – A commercial construction equipment rental company is pursuing legal action against a home remodeling business and its principal officer for breach of contract and other charges.
Glenside country club owes more than $27K in legal fees, attorneys allege
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of local attorneys are seeking overdue legal fees totaling more than $27,000 from a Glenside-based country club, according to a newly filed suit in state court.
Homeowner seeking insurance money and damages from contractor for alleged subpar repair work
PHILADELPHIA – A South Philadelphia homeowner allegedly facing severe structural damage to his property from a construction accident and inadequate home repair work has filed legal action against the contractor he feels is responsible and the insurance company that hasn’t compensated him for the initial property damage.
Former Urban Outfitters manager says company avoided paying overtime under Fair Labor Standards Act
PHILADELPHIA – A former Urban Outfitters department manager believes the retail clothing company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), by misclassifying her as exempt from federal overtime laws and not compensating her at a rate of time-and-a-half for any hours worked past 40 in a given workweek.
Roofing company claims contractor owes it more than $10K for merchandise and services
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia roof supply company has initiated litigation against a local contractor, arguing it was not paid more than $10,000 for merchandise and services it provided to that contractor.
Plaintiffs claim insurance company didn't compensate them for plumbing-related damages
PHILADELPHIA – A couple allege they were forced initiate litigation against their insurance company when it failed to cover them damages relating to plumbing discharge - damages they claim were covered under their policy.
Former medical practice employees claim they were fired, assaulted for whistleblowing
PHILADELPHIA – A local medical practice’s former chiropractor and physical therapist allege they were unjustly fired after blowing the whistle on what they believe were improper billing practices on the part of the firm and its management.
Nurse alleges Unum Life Insurance wrongfully denied benefit claim
PHILADELPHIA – A Glen Mills woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Sefac USA's SW2 lifts allegedly infringe on Missouri company's patents
READING – A Warminster corporation is accused of infringing on a Missouri company's patented design for a vehicle lift system.
Public Health Management Corp., Turning Points for Children alleged to owe overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA – Two Philadelphia residents allege that their employers failed to pay them overtime wages.
Universal Atlantic Systems alleges Honeywell failed to provide stable platform for system
PHILADELPHIA – A Paoli integrated security systems business alleges that it has been unable to provide certain services to certain customers because of unstable platform provided by the defendant.
Man seeks disability benefits from UPS plan, Aetna
PHILADELPHIA – A West Grove man has filed a lawsuit alleging that he is entitled to disability benefits.
Climbing the ladder to $u¢¢e$$
A self-proclaimed ladder liability expert testified on behalf of plaintiff Dennis Mercurio, affirming, among other observations, that the ladder in question in his lawsuit – like all ladders – is potentially dangerous.
Pennsylvania net loss carryover unconstitutional in Nextell case, high state court says
HARRISBURG – The state Supreme Court on Oct. 18 said that taxes figured in the case of Nextel Communications violated the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Microtech Knives Inc. alleges trademark is unlawfully used on counterfeit goods
PITTSBURGH – A Bradford knife seller alleges that a Maine business is selling counterfeit products.