News from October 2017
Woman's admission that she saw the ice proves fatal to her slip-and-fall case
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a woman who slipped and fell in a parking lot.
Doctor again dealt dismissal of lawsuit against Abington School District over speaking time at meeting
HARRISBURG – The state Commonwealth Court recently affirmed dismissal of a complaint filed by a doctor against the Abington School District after its school board limited his time to speak at a school board meeting.
Southampton clothing designer claims company in Thailand reproduced designs
PHILADELPHIA — A Southampton-based company is suing a Thailand-based company, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Delaware County woman claims debt collector withdrew funds from bank account without permission
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware County woman is suing a collection agency, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Class action seeks damages over Tate & Kirlin collection letter
PHILADELPHIA — An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Philadelphia woman claims law firm's debt collection letter was misleading
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia resident is suing a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Former employee claims Clip Interactive failed to pay complete wages
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, violation of state law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Fired student loses $1M verdict after Bloomsburg University's appeal to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – Geisinger Medical Center, Bloomsburg University and two employees are not liable for previously awarded damages related to the firing of a nurse anesthesiology student after she refused to submit to a drug test, according to a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit opinion.
Maryland physical therapy practice and Florida guarantor owe Pa. leasing firm $4,300, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – An equipment leasing firm claims it is owed more than $4,300 from a Maryland physical therapy operation and one of its Florida-based guarantors, after their alleged default on a lease agreement entered into five years ago.
Norristown lawyer alleges Utica Mutual did not compensate him per the terms of his insurance policy
PHILADELPHIA – A Utica Mutual Insurance Company policyholder, a partner in a Norristown law firm, alleges the insurance company did not follow through on providing the financial benefits of the policy, when the firm’s office suffered severe damage.
Allstate did not comply with terms of its policy agreement, plaintiffs say
PHILADELPHIA – Customers of Allstate Insurance filed a complaint stating the provider did not fulfill its contractual obligations when it denied them benefits subsequent to a financial loss they sustained at their property this past February.
Mother and son sue Best Western, after son allegedly attacked by bed bugs during stay
PHILADELPHIA – A mother and son have initiated legal action against Best Western, after the son and minor plaintiff was allegedly attacked and bitten by bed bugs when the pair stayed at one of the defendant’s hotels, located in Lakeville.
Man claims Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel failed to pay overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing an employer, citing alleged retaliation, unpaid wages, violation minimum-wage law and compensation acts, and wrongful discharge.
Woman claims BravoSolution US interfered with leave taken to care for her ill mother
PHILADELPHIA — A woman claims her former employer violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers' Compensation acts and wrongfully terminated her employment.
Insurance companies claim Keystone Fire Protection caused water line to rupture
PHILADELPHIA — Insurance companies are suing a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged liability and negligence.
Morgan Stanley accuses former employee of disclosing confidential information
PHILADELPHIA — A New York company is suing a former employee, citing alleged breach of contract and unfair competition.
Life Insurance Co. of North America accused of failing to pay disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Secretary alleges Temple University Hospital retaliated against her for needing FMLA leave
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges her former medical center employer terminated after she was approved for intermittent medical leave.
Consumer claims U.S. Bank account listed on credit report doesn't belong to him
PHILADELPHIA – A Telford consumer alleges that inaccurate information listed on his credit report and that the information has not been corrected dispute filing two disputes.
Former Communications Test Design Inc. employee files suit over termination
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man claims that a West Chester business terminated him because of the results of his background check.