News from October 2017
Pennsylvania a target for nation's busiest TCPA law firm
PHILADELPHIA – A focus on finding Pennsylvania plaintiffs has helped a California-based firm earn a reputation for flooding the nation's courts with lawsuits over phone calls made by companies.
Spiezle Architectural Group claims contractor didn't pay invoices
PHILADELPHIA — An architectural firm is suing a developer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Nurse alleges Faithful Nursing terminated her in retaliation for harassment complaints
EASTON – A Lancaster woman alleges she was terminated from her job because she complained about sexual harassment.
Representative alleges Bangor Medical Center Inc., doctor failed to diagnose man's condition
READING – A New Jersey resident alleges her decedent's aortic aneurysm was not diagnosed prior to its rupture.
United Elevator Co. LLC alleged to owe more than $155,000 in contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Washington, D.C., elevator industry contractor is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.
MetroPCS accuses individuals of conspiracy to commit fraud
PHILADELPHIA – A mobile carrier company alleges it has been harmed by a handset theft and trafficking scheme.
Man alleges that Prudential Insurance Co. of America wrongfully denied claim
PHILADELPHIA – A man formerly employed by a Tyler, Texas, medical facility alleges that his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Former drivers for Paschall Truck Lines, others allege they were not paid minimum wages
PHILADELPHIA – Two commercial truck drivers allege they were misclassified and not paid a minimum wage.
Court denies Patriot News' request for info from AG's office
HARRISBURG – An Oct. 13 decision filed by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has denied a Pennsylvania news group’s request for access to records held by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Pennsylvania Supreme Court re-instates police widow's pension, finds arbitration appropriate
HARRISBURG — The state Supreme Court on Oct. 18 found that arbitration is appropriate in a dispute over a pension paid to the wife of a deceased police officer and the city of Arnold.
Northeast Philly business owner claims he had to pay almost $60K to fix engineering firm's work errors
PHILADELPHIA – A gas station and convenience store owner in Northeast Philadelphia is pursuing legal action against an engineering firm which he says performed shoddy construction work at his establishment, which he had to pay another firm nearly $60,000 to fix afterwards.
Former TSA employee alleges he was denied flight attendant job due to criminal record
PHILADELPHIA – A former airport store manager and security screener with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun litigation against an Indiana airline, claiming it unlawfully refused to hire him as a flight attendant due to his criminal record.
90 year-old plaintiff claims number of defendants at fault in fall which took place in condo hallway
PHILADELPHIA – An elderly condominium resident who was injured in an accident in her building, says the defendants involved are blaming each other for the conditions which led to her accident, according to a recently-filed lawsuit.
Lawsuit: Phone exploded while women slept, causing third-degree burns
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who suffered third-degree burns allegedly as a result of an electronic screen on her cordless telephone exploding has filed suit against the phone’s manufacturer, Emerson Electronics, and the retailer that sold it, Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Employee claims GoPuff failed to pay overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Sun East Federal Credit Union, credit-report agencies accused of inaccurate reporting
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing a credit union and credit-reporting agencies, citing alleged breach of duty and violation of civil rights.
7-Eleven franchisee claims agreement changes resulted in reduced profits
PHILADELPHIA — A New Hope man is suing a Texas-based corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Allied World Insurance claims Perdomo Industrial failed to honor agreement
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance company is suing a Virginia company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Auto parts supplier claims food distributor hasn't compensated it for $72K engineering study
PHILADELPHIA – A local automotive parts supplier has initiated legal action against a California-based fresh food distributor, claiming the latter hasn’t compensated it for the costs of an engineering study and interest in excess of $72,000.
Rumor nightclub patrons claim they were assaulted by venue's bouncers and security team
PHILADELPHIA – Two patrons of a popular Center City, Philadelphia, nightclub are alleging the club’s bouncers and security team assaulted them in October 2015 and have filed suit for damages.