News from September 2017
Lawsuit: Five repair attempts didn't cure defects in new Jeep vehicle sold by defendant
PHILADELPHIA – One Philadelphia plaintiff alleges Fiat Chrysler Automobiles broke a number of commerce regulations, when it sold him a new Jeep with technical issues unable to be remedied after five repair attempts on the part of the dealer.
Philly man says he swallowed razorblade that was in his Chicken McNuggets
PHILADELPHIA – A man who ordered Chicken McNuggets at a Philadelphia McDonald’s restaurant in December 2015 received an added surprise with his order in the form of a razorblade he swallowed, according to the lawsuit he recently filed against the fast food chain.
HCR ManorCare seeks arbitration of Lancaster Co. lawsuit over fall
LANCASTER – Nursing home chain HCR ManorCare is arguing that a lawsuit filed against it by a former resident of its Lancaster location should be sent to arbitration.
Lycoming, Cessna Aircraft Co. named in wrongful death suit after plane crash
SCRANTON – An estate representative has filed suit against several parties after the decedent was killed in a plane crash.
Man seeks disability benefits from Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston
ERIE – A Latrobe man alleges that his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. alleges it was injured by former employee's actions
ERIE – A Wilmerding corporation and its subsidiary allege a former employee misappropriated trade secrets.
Integrated Environmental Systems Inc. alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for invoices
ERIE – A Bridgeville HVAC equipment manufacturer alleges that it was not paid in full by an Oklahoma company.
Man seeks reinstatement to position at Sundance Vacations
SCRANTON – A West Wyoming man alleges that he was wrongfully terminated for taking leave to care for an ill parent.
Employee claims 1 Person At a Time LLC owes unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA – A Pittsburgh health care service provider is alleged to have failed to pay the correct rate for overtime.
Man alleges injuries caused by Mikron Woodworking Machinery equipment
PHILADELPHIA – A Pottstown couple allege they have spent more than $500,000 on medical bills after the husband was injured in a workplace accident.
Individual alleges VMI Nutrition Inc., Feel Fit Enterprises interfered in business relations
ERIE – A New Castle man alleges he was damaged when a stock purchase fell through because of alleged interference.
Zurich American Insurance Co. alleges former employee took trade secrets to new employer
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey resident is accused of stealing proprietary information from her former commercial property and casualty insurance company employer.
Agent alleges State Farm breached contract
ERIE – A Saxonburg woman alleges that State Farm established unrealistic expectations with its agency program.
Lawsuit: Drunk poker player dragged woman to ground with him
PHILADELPHIA – A SugarHouse Casino customer allegedly injured in a poker room accident caused by another patron has filed legal action against the casino for negligence and other charges along with her husband.
Hilton hotel guest claims he was attacked by bed bugs in his room
PHILADELPHIA – A guest of the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Royersford says he got more than he bargained for when his stay at the hotel resulted in him being attacked and bitten by bed bugs.
Recent SEPTA train collision at 69th Street Transportation Center yields first injured passenger lawsuit; Engineer was speeding, it claims
PHILADELPHIA – The first lawsuit filed against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in connection with a recent train collision that occurred at Upper Darby’s 69th Street Transportation Center and injured more than 30 people on Aug. 22 alleges the train's engineer was speeding before the crash.
Philly business breached resale agreement, says Arizona-based identity theft protection services firm
PHILADELPHIA – An identity theft protection services provider from Arizona believes a Philadelphia business has breached a resale agreement the two parties entered into in 2011.
Philadelphia parents allege negligence caused child's injuries during birth
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia family is seeking $150,000 in damages after their minor child was injured during birth.
MCS Industries Inc. alleges ShopRite sold mirrors that infringed on its patents
PHILADELPHIA – An Easton corporation alleges that a retail store operator infringed on one of its patented mirror designs.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA – An Easton man claims that his former employer owes unpaid overtime wages.