News from October 2017
Safe Auto policy doesn't cover girlfriend; Dissenting judge takes issue with majority's interpretation
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has affirmed a Lehigh County verdict stipulating that auto insurers are not obligated to provide coverage to non-family members who live with policy-holders under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
Attorney pursuing action over insurance policy's healthy accommodation rider
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia attorney is pursuing action against a local insurance company which he believes denied him reimbursement for a policy accommodation encouraging healthy lifestyles among its policyholders.
Tennessee construction equipment firm seeking more than $30K from Pa. defendants
PITTSBURGH – A Tennessee construction machinery and equipment company has begun legal action against a transportation company and its contract guarantor, due to allegedly-outstanding costs from the defendants of well over $30,000.
Monroeville pizza place sued over window
PITTSBURGH – A customer allegedly injured by a pizza restaurant’s window has filed legal action against the restaurant, claiming its negligence was the cause.
Graphic arts firm says construction company owes it more than $300K in outstanding fees
PITTSBURGH – A graphic arts group is looking to recoup over $300,000 in services rendered from a Pittsburgh-based construction company, and has filed legal action to that effect.
Woman sues businesses after falling into a hole at Lawrence Park Shopping Center
MEDIA – A Newton Square woman has sued a group of businesses after allegedly sustaining severe injuries after falling into a hole.
A&H Sportswear Co. Inc. files suit over use of Miracle mark by New York individual
READING – A Stockertown corporation alleges that a New York individual is selling competing products under an unauthorized mark.
Individual claims G.C. Zarnas & Co. Inc. failed to send requested documents
ALLENTOWN – A Nazareth woman alleges two Bethlehem entities failed to send her documents she requested regarding a 401(k) plan.
Vitro Flat Glass claims Masonite Corp. products infringe patents
WILLIAMSPORT – A Mexican corporation and its Cheswick subsidiary claim a Florida corporation has infringed on its patents with its door and door-related products.
NY Tent LLC alleges it was not paid for services at Karoondinha Music & Arts festival
WILLIAMSPORT – A New York company alleges it was not paid for services provided at festival held in Centre Hall in July.
Walmart employee alleges that disability benefit claim was unlawfully denied
SCRANTON – A New Jersey woman alleges her claim for short-term disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Woman alleges Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services terminated her for taking FMLA leave
HARRISBURG – A Lykens resident alleges she was terminated from her job as an executive secretary because she took a leave of absence for a health condition.
R&R Express Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime to former logistics coordinator
PITTSBURGH – A Glenshaw man alleges he was not paid overtime wages during his employment as a logistics coordinator.
Man alleges Seneca Resources, National Fuel Gas Co. owe unpaid overtime wages
PITTSBURGH – A man formerly employed as a solid waste technician alleges that he was not paid overtime wages during his employment.
Northampton Clinic Co. alleged to have failed to reinstate employee after medical leave
EASTON – A former office manager alleges that she was not reinstated to her position by her Easton employer after she returned from a medical leave.
A & H Sportswear Co. claims Miami company is unlawfully using Miracle marks for shapewear products
READING – A Stockertown corporation alleges an individual and company in Miami are unlawfully using its trademarks to sell shapewear.
Eclipse Acqui Inc. alleged to have breached contract regarding loan information
JOHNSTOWN – A Duncansville corporation claims a California corporation failed to provide information needed to pay a loan.
Jilted investor in palm oil seeks to recoup $20K; Allegedly was told voodoo problem prevented payment
PHILADELPHIA – An investor in a local palm oil sales business believes he was instead sold a bill of non-delivered goods, and has filed legal action to recover the sum of his initial investment, $20,000.
Train repairman's hip and spinal injuries the result of former employers violating FELA, he says
PHILADELPHIA – A former locomotive repairman for a number of railway companies for more than 30 years claims his permanent injuries are the result of those same companies violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).
Man's lawsuit says Wawa and property maintenance company responsible for his shoulder injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Croydon man believes combined negligence on the part of Wawa and its on-premises maintenance company led to an accident which led to serious injuries to his right rotator cuff and shoulder.