News from October 2017
Chambersburg man sues Ford Motor Company over Expedition vehicle rife with alleged defects
PHILADELPHIA – A Ford Expedition’s numerous alleged defects are the subject of a lawsuit filed by a Franklin County man against Ford Motor Company.
Lawsuit: Dodge Ram truck sold with issues unable to be repaired
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated a number of commerce regulations when it sold him a new Dodge Ram truck with mechanical issues not able to be remedied after two repair attempts on the dealer’s part.
Torrado Construction Co. alleged to have failed to pay labor union contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia company is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to several labor union funds.
J.R. McGee Plumbing LLC alleged to owe more than $145,000 in unpaid contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey company is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.
Aviation West Charters LLC alleges insurer breached contract by failing to cover flight
PHILADELPHIA – An air ambulance company is seeking reimbursement for services it provided from an insurance company.
Apex Elevator Co. Inc. alleged to owe thousands in contributions to labor union fund
PHILADELPHIA – A labor union fund alleges that a Dolton, Illinois, employer failed to timely pay contributions.
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. seeks more than $250,000 after property fire
HARRISBURG – An insurance company is seeking damages after a fire at a Hanover property.
BeStucco Inc. alleges it wasn't paid for work on out-of-state construction projects
EASTON – An Allentown company alleges it was not paid for work it performed on two construction projects.
Over-the-door mirrors the subject of lawsuit against Target
READING – An Easton company alleges that retailer Target has infringed on one of its patents for an over-the-door mirror.
Labor secretary alleges Fairmount Foundry discharged employee after OSHA complaint
READING – A Hamburg company is alleged to have retaliated against an employee for filing a safety complaint.
Arcadia Recovery Bureau alleged to have listed debt collection language on envelope
PHILADELPHIA – A Collegeville consumer alleges that a debt collector used unfair and unconscionable means to collect a debt.
Elev3n LLC accuses Vanbex Group of conversion
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia company alleges that a Canadian business has been enriched at its expense.
Man alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully denied disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA – An individual alleges that his disability benefits claim was wrongfully denied.
New Jersey plaintiff claims Comcast improperly credited late father's delinquent account to him
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man has filed suit against Comcast, alleging it is holding him responsible for an unpaid balance belonging to his late father’s customer account and not his.
Amtrak bridge and building repairman says his shoulder injuries are result of FELA violations
PHILADELPHIA – A bridge, building and station mechanic for Amtrak has alleged the train transportation company of violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by not providing a safe workplace, which he believes caused his serious shoulder injuries.
Lawsuit: Ford Motor Company sold Focus vehicle with engine defects to plaintiffs
PHILADELPHIA – A Huntingdon Valley couple have initiated legal action against Ford Motor Company, believing an allegedly defective automobile they purchased is a cause of action for the violations of both federal and state laws.
Attorney General will continue to pursue criminal charges against engineer of Philly's 2015 Amtrak derailment
HARRISBURG – The Attorney General’s Office has announced it plans to appeal a Philadelphia Municipal Court judge’s recent decision to dismiss criminal charges against the engineer of an Amtrak train which derailed in that city in 2015.
Former Leidos LLC, CT Corporation System employee alleges disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown resident alleges she was discriminated against because of her race and disability by her former employers.
Consumer alleges credit score was damaged because Credit Protection Association failed to mark account as disputed
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia consumer alleges a debt collector failed to mark an account as disputed.
C. Caramanico & Sons Inc. alleged to have terminated Hispanic employee in retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A Haverford resident alleges his Upland commercial landscaping company employer terminated him in retaliation for his complaints about not receiving overtime pay.