News from October 2017
Parents of boy allegedly injured on inflatable water slide file lawsuit against entertainment company
PHILADELPHIA – The parents of a young boy allegedly injured on an inflatable water slide while attending a birthday party have initiated legal action against the company responsible for the slide’s operation and maintenance.
Former railway chemist says toxic substance exposure caused his kidney cancer and lung blood clots
PHILADELPHIA – A former chemist for Conrail and CSX Transportation believes his development of kidney disease, multiple myeloma and pulmonary emboli are the result of his being exposed to harmful substances in the course of his work.
Superior court sends Discover Card case back to trial court
Debra Collins claims she was never properly served with the lawsuit filed against her in 2009 by Discover Card, and the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has now sent the matter back to the trial court.
Supreme Court rules evidence of pedestrian's intoxication relevant in collision case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a trial court’s decision to permit evidence demonstrating the intoxication of a pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle.
Pennsylvania Superior Court upholds ruling in wrongful death suit
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld a Berks County Common Pleas Court ruling denying summary judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit against Frankie & Eddie’s Hanover Inn and RCA Insurance Group.
Court upholds order vacating arbitration agreement with Neshaminy School District teacher
The Commonwealth Court of The Pennsylvania has upheld a common pleas court's order that vacated a grievance arbitration award reinstating a teacher to his position following sexual harassment allegations.
Commonwealth Court upholds dismissal of former PLCB employee's discrimination claim
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a Dec. 8, 2016 State Civil Service Commission order dismissing a discrimination and retaliation claim filed by a former probationary seasonal liquor store clerk against the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, according to an opinion entered Sept. 25.
Company claims KEB Hana Bank USA provided false, misleading appraisal
A Mountainhome limited liability company alleges the bank engaged in deceptive business practices regarding a mortgage.
Logistics Plus Inc. alleges it is owed more than $400,000 for services
An Erie corporation claims it was not paid for its services by a Michigan corporation.
Alleged Equifax breach victims seek restitution in class action suit
An Erie man and a Fairless Hills woman have filed a class action lawsuit against Equifax Inc. and Equifax Credit Information Services Inc. over allegations the credit reporting agencies failed to take adequate steps to protect consumers' personal information.
Carson Concrete Corp. allegedly owes contributions to Cement Masons Union funds
The Boothwyn corporation allegedly failed to pay contributions to the labor union fund.
Rhoads Industries Inc., Rhoads Marine Industries allege Navy project damaged property
Two Philadelphia businesses allege a federal project damaged their property.
Man alleges All Service Building Management Corp. did not pay overtime wages
An Erie man alleges his former janitorial services employer owes him unpaid wages.
Woman seeks more than $300,000 from Allied Building Corp. over life insurance policy
A Weatherly woman alleges her claim for life insurance benefits was denied because of the actions of her decedent's employer.
Quantum Communications LTD alleges it is owed more than $130,000 from clients
A Harrisburg public relations firm alleges it was not paid for its services.
Former Sheetz assistant managers allege they were not paid for any hours beyond 40 per week
A Tyrone man and Greensburg woman allege they are owed unpaid wages from when they worked for Sheetz.
Consumer alleges her personal information was compromised in Equifax breach, seeks damages
An Eagleville individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Equifax Inc. and Equifax Credit Information Services Inc. over allegations that it improperly handled and stored personally identifiable information.
FBCS Inc. allegedly failed to disclose statute of limitations had expired on debt
A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against a Hatboro-based debt collector over allegations that a collection letter omitted a material disclosure.
Labor union alleges it is owed funds from NJ employer
Mount Laurel Center for Rehab is alleged to owe contributions to Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union Local 1034 and its fund.
Man alleges he was terminated from PF Holdings LLC over overtime complaints
A Philadelphia man alleges he was retaliated against when he complained about not receiving overtime pay.