News from November 2017
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. engineer alleges he was disciplined after work injury
PITTSBURGH – A Canonsburg man alleges he was unlawfully disciplined after reporting a work-related injury.
Cabot Oil and Gas Corp. alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages
PITTSBURGH – A former employee of an oil and natural gas exploration and production company alleges he was misclassified as an independent contractor.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles taken to court by owner of defective Dodge Ram
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated federal and state commerce laws when it sold him a new Dodge Ram truck which was not repaired after four tries.
Man sues Progressive Insurance for $30,000 in benefit proceeds after accident
PHILADELPHIA – A man who suffered spinal injuries in an accident in New Jersey believes his insurance provider has failed to provide him with $30,000 of necessary benefits to which he is entitled.
Lawsuit: Beauty studio owes finance firm more than $35K in overdue fees
PHILADELPHIA – A financial firm claims an organic beauty studio in Philadelphia is in arrears to it of more than $35,000 outstanding fees, in a recently-filed lawsuit in state court.
Conflict over encounter between plaintiff's doctor and pharma rep opens first Xarelto state court bellwether trial
PHILADELPHIA – The first Pennsylvania state bellwether trial connected to blood thinner drug Xarelto, which was set to begin Monday in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, was delayed due to a motion alleging an improper meeting between a plaintiff's doctor and a sales representative of the defense.
Patient alleges Marlex Mesh used in hernia surgery was defective, caused injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman claims that a defective hernia mesh caused her injury.
RE BackOffice Inc. alleged to have unlawfully used copyrighted photos
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh business engaged in the commercial real estate marketplace is alleged to have provided a client with content copied from two Washington, D.C. corporations.
Developers Surety and Indemnity Co. seeks damages over alleged breach of indemnity agreements
PITTSBURGH – A surety bond issuer alleges it was damaged by several contractors/subcontractors because of a breach of indemnity agreements.
Woman seeks more than $75,000 from Granite Ware after pot handle allegedly broke, causing fall
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman alleges she was injured because the stock pot she was using was defective.
Golden Gate National Senior Care seeks to stay negligence suit in Blair County court
JOHNSTOWN – The operators of a Blair County skilled living facility are seeking to stay a Cresson couple's suit against them.
Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC alleges couple defaulted on franchise agreements
PHILADELPHIA – A North Carolina franchisor alleges that a West Virginia couple defaulted on their agreements for two franchise locations.
Amtrak employee seeks more than $150,000 after allegedly falling down steps while cleaning
PHILADELPHIA – A Hyattsville, Maryland, woman employed by Amtrak as a coach cleaner alleges that she was injured while working.
Strike 3 Holdings claims adult movies are unlawfully distributed on BitTorrent
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware corporation alleges that an individual only known by his or her IP address has been illegally downloading and distributing its adult movies on BitTorrent.
Pain management firm discontinues suit over $11K worth of patient's fees
PHILADELPHIA – An Allentown medical firm has opted to discontinue a suit it had filed over $11,000 in fees, according to records in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Two defendants seek dismissal of Teva Pharmaceuticals trade secrets lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Two defendants named by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in a July 7 Trade Secrets Act and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act lawsuit have asked the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to dismiss the cases against them.
Philadelphia Lyft injunction vacated after state legislators pass law
PHILADELPHIA – The Commonwealth Court has vacated an injunction that prohibited transportation network companies (TNCs), including appellant Lyft Inc., from operating in the city of Philadelphia, according to an opinion entered on Oct. 31.
R&B Contracting & Excavating Inc. alleged to have failed to pay contributions
PITTSBURGH – A West Mifflin employer is alleged to owe unpaid contributions to labor union funds.
Delaware Supreme Court rules to disbar Pa. attorney for allegedly concealing altered medical records
WILMINGTON, Del. – Among six ethical violations, the Supreme Court of Delaware disbarred a Pennsylvania attorney on Oct. 23 for failing to disclose the presence of altered medical records, records central to the resolution of a medical malpractice litigation which led to a $6.25 million verdict against the attorney’s client.
EEOC settlement with Pittsburgh's PPG worth $45K
DETROIT - A recent discrimination settlement involving a Pittsburgh company is worth more than $45,000.