News from October 2017
Plaintiff: Philly insurance company didn't cover plumbing damages under its issued policy
PHILADELPHIA – In a recently filed lawsuit, a New Jersey plaintiff says she had to pay out-of-pocket costs in connection with repairing plumbing damages, damages she claims were covered under her policy with a Philadelphia insurance company.
Lancaster family says they were attacked and bitten by bed bugs at Super 8 Motel
PHILADELPHIA – A Lancaster family has filed a lawsuit against Super 8 Motels and its insurance carrier, after they were supposedly attacked and bitten by bed bugs during a week-long stay at one of the defendant’s hotels, also located in Lancaster.
Worker claims Bell-Mark Technologies didn't pay overtime wages
SCRANTON — A Red Line man is suing an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of applicable minimum wage law, state law and workers' compensation acts.
Woman claims Burger King fired her for seeking medical care
PITTSBURGH — A Bethel Park woman is suing an employer, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and workers' compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Former Polonia Bank employee claims she was fired to seeking proper pay, medical leave
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a bank, citing alleged retaliation, violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Developers Surety claims Pennsylvania company, others failed to reimburse company for loss
PITTSBURGH — A California company is suing a Pennsylvania corporation and individuals, citing alleged breach of contract.
Labor group claims Klein Electric Advertising failed to make ERISA contributions
PHILADELPHIA — A labor group is suing a Pennsylvania corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Sysco alleges Philly restaurant and owner breached contract agreement and guaranty
PHILADELPHIA – A recently-filed lawsuit from Sysco claims a Philadelphia restaurant and its owner did not complete its financial obligations to them in exchange for the provision of goods and services, per a contract the parties entered earlier this year.
Lawsuit: South Philly child care center defaulted on equipment lease
PHILADELPHIA – An Illinois financial company has initiated legal action against a South Philadelphia child care center, accusing it of defaulting on an equipment lease agreement.
Toyota vehicle continuously leaked water, plaintiff alleges in litigation
PHILADELPHIA – An Ardmore plaintiff initiated legal action against the Toyota automobile company, saying a vehicle he purchased was found to be leaking water on a number of occasions.
Service attendant's widow claims Amtrak's FELA violation resulted in him contracting fatal pancreatic cancer
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of an onboard service attendant for Amtrak claims that company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by exposing her late husband to toxic substances and causing him to contract fatal pancreatic cancer.
Shuddering transmission and other mechanical issues make Ford Focus unusable, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A recently-filed lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleges that a Ford Focus vehicle exhibited several defects and in the process, violated federal and state commercial laws.
Lawsuit: Court reporter not paid for her services and employer violated WPCL
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey-based court reporter has alleged that her employer has violated the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) when it failed to compensate her for her professional services.
Plaintiffs: Seven repairs not able to cure Chrysler vehicle's mechanical defects
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of plaintiffs allege Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated a number of federal and state laws when it sold them a new Chrysler vehicle with mechanical issues unable to be remedied after seven consecutive repair attempts on the dealer’s part.
Former Aramark staffer files class action lawsuit claiming company illegally kept credit card tips from employees
PHILADELPHIA – An 18-year veteran of the Aramark food service company has launched a putative class action lawsuit, claiming the brand violated Philadelphia’s Gratuity Protection Bill (GPB) by illegally and unfairly retaining tips left by patrons who paid by credit cards.
Primus Technologies claims it received defective circuit card assemblies
WILLIAMSPORT — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing two companies, citing alleged breach of contract.
Chas M. Sledd Co. claims Pittsburg convenience store didn't pay for delivered goods
PITTSBURGH — A West Virginia corporation is suing a Pittsburgh-based convenience store, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Mike Bevilacqua Sheet Metal accused to failing to make ERISA contributions
SCRANTON — A labor union is suing a sheet metal company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Sales manager claims Bell-Mark Technologies didn't pay overtime wages
HARRISBURG — An employee has filed a class action lawsuit against an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of state law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
Superior Court dismisses Geico appeal in uninsured motorist claim
HARRISBURG — The state Superior Court has dismissed as moot an appeal Geico filed in a case involving an uninsured motorist claim and ordered a lower court to dismiss the appellee's case.