News from November 2017
Pennsburg contractor allegedly injured by set of temporary stairs files suit for damages
PHILADELPHIA – A contractor severely injured in a collapse at a Collegeville residence serving as his work site, has begun litigation against the companies responsible for securing the site as safe for all personnel on hand.
Carpenter argues his work site injuries were result of OSHA and regulatory violations
PHILADELPHIA – A carpenter allegedly hurt on a Philadelphia school construction site is charging the companies working on site with him as being responsible for the injuries he suffered, subsequent to his falling into an uncovered space when descending from a ladder.
Lawsuit: Jeep Compass had leaking fluid and transmission issues
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple allege Fiat Chrysler Automobiles did not abide by federal and state laws when it sold them a new Jeep vehicle with several mechanical defects.
Plaintiff: Philly restaurant supplied by Bensalem seafood distributor did not abide by sales agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Bensalem seafood distributor is pursuing legal action against a North Philadelphia restaurant, claiming it breached an agreement made to provide compensation in exchange for seafood supplied to the restaurant.
N.J. plaintiffs sue Verizon, City of Philadelphia and Pa. govt. for injuries sustained on Philly street
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey couple have filed legal action against a number of corporate and political defendants for their alleged negligence in not preventing the creation of roadway conditions, which they say led to an accident suffered by the husband-plaintiff.
Driver injured on the job sues Lyft, insurance companies for allegedly not providing benefits coverage
PHILADELPHIA – A driver for popular ride-sharing app Lyft has sued the entity and its insurance companies for allegedly not approving his claims for first-party benefits after he was injured on the job.
Former HR employee for Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit alleges wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH – A Girard woman alleges her Edinboro employer wrongfully terminated her after she took a medical leave.
University of Pittsburgh law student alleges sex discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A student at the University of Pittsburgh's law school alleges that she lost educational opportunities and benefits because of the university's failure to maintain an environment free of sex discrimination.
Suprerior Court quashes wife’s appeal for defendant name change in wrongful death action
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania on Oct. 31 rejected an appeal by a woman to overturn a 2016 court judgment that denied changing a defendant's name in a wrongful death claim after her husband died in a detoxification center.
Waiver at trampoline park signed by wife without husband's permission; Lawsuit allowed to proceed
HARRISBURG – Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park lost an appeal filed in a personal injury lawsuit after the Superior Court ruled that the injured party’s wife signed participation paperwork on his behalf without his consent, according to an Oct. 31 opinion.
Hertz says customer breached rental agreement and damaged vehicle
PHILADELPHIA – Hertz rental car company has initiated legal action against a Philadelphia-based customer, who they say attempted to return a damaged vehicle.
Dodge Dart Aero vehicle exhibited numerous defects, according to plaintiff's lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – One plaintiff claims in a recently-filed lawsuit that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated a number of commerce regulations when it sold her a new Dodge vehicle with mechanical faults in operation.
Credit union: Vehicle security agreement in customer's default
PHILADELPHIA – A local credit union group is pursuing legal action against a customer who allegedly defaulted on the security agreement attached to their vehicle.
Engineer claims his back, leg injuries were result of SEPTA violating federal laws
PHILADELPHIA – An engineer for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has alleged the entity of violating federal laws by negligently failing to maintain and repair a train’s coupler head, which he says led to him suffering severe lower back and leg injuries.
Strike 3 Holdings alleges individual unlawfully used BitTorrent to distribute adult films
PHILADELPHIA – An adult film producer alleges an individual has illegally downloaded and distributed its films online.
Madison National Life Insurance alleged to have wrongfully denied disability benefits
SCRANTON – A Frackville woman alleges that she is disabled and her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Clark Capital Management Group Inc. files suit over California company's use of Navigator mark
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia registered investment adviser alleges that a California company is unlawfully using its trademark.
Ames Reese employee alleges she was terminated after returning from leave
EASTON – A Lancaster woman alleges her Bird In Hand employer terminated her after returning from a disability leave.
Labor union funds alleged Aria Flooring breached bargaining agreement
HARRISBURG – A Wyoming, Pennsylvania, company is alleged to have failed to pay contributions per a bargaining agreement.
Labor union funds allege Miracle Steel Inc. breached labor agreement
PITTSBURGH – A Mechanicsburg contractor is alleged to have failed to pay employee contributions to labor union funds.