News from September 2017
Former ConnectAmerica.com employee alleges she was terminated for asking to take leave
PHILADELPHIA – A Broomall employer is alleged to have terminated a Media woman's employment because she requested leave to treat a medical condition.
Man alleges Bank of America owes him $65,000
PHILADELPHIA – A Phoenixville man alleges that financial institutions used false and misleading means in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Select Comfort Corp. alleges individual is unlawfully using Select Comfort, Sleep Number marks
SCRANTON – A Minnesota air bed manufacturer alleges that a Lewisberry man is selling mattresses when he is not an authorized retailer.
U.S. Water Services alleges former employee is unlawfully soliciting customers
PHILADELPHIA – A Lititz man is alleged to have breached his contract with his former employer.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services alleges FDA failed to timely respond to petition
PHILADELPHIA – A Horsham-based supplier of pharmaceutical services alleges a federal agency failed to timely respond to its petition regarding the approval of a drug.
Aronimink Golf Club loses lawsuit against DuPont over damage to trees
PHILADELPHIA – A venerable Newtown Square golf club that sued DuPont claiming damage to its trees has had its claim dismissed.
Former Maxim Crane Works exec seeks arbitration for $1 million payout
PITTSBURGH – A former Maxim Crane Works executive has filed a complaint against the company asking the court to compel arbitration between the two parties.
Parents of boy who ran onto train tracks and was struck settle lawsuit against CSX for $250K
MEDIA – The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas earlier this year signed off on a $250,000 settlement regarding a then-11-year-old boy who was hit by a train in Darby on his way to school even though the crossing gates were down and its lights were flashing.
Judge: Man alleging civil rights violations against Wal-Mart for police confrontation will be able to amend suit
ALLENTOWN – A federal court has ruled that an Easton man who filed a civil rights lawsuit against Wal-Mart, claiming they refused him service and then later sent police officers to his home, will have most of his case dismissed – but also have the opportunity to amend his allegations under Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Ex-Amtrak engineer says company violated FELA in train collision with backhoe
PHILADELPHIA – A former Amtrak engineer claims the train transportation company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by failing to provide a safe workplace and causing him to be involved in a serious train collision more than one year ago.
Lawsuit: Center City elevator fell nine stories
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man’s injuries allegedly sustained as a result of a nine-story elevator fall in a Center City commercial building has filed legal action against all of the entities responsible for the elevator’s operation and maintenance.
Mother says General Motors and tire company contributed to daughter's fatal crash
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a young woman killed in an automobile accident two years ago has filed suit against General Motors and a number of other defendants for their allegedly negligent roles in causing the fatal crash.
AUS Marketing Research Systems Inc. alleged to have called individuals without permission
PHILADELPHIA – A California man has filed a lawsuit against a Media market and survey research firm over allegations it called people without their consent.
Consumer claims First Advantage Corp., National Credit Audit Corp. misrepresented debt
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County consumer claims that two debt collectors made false and deceptive representations in their attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Rose Gold LLC accuses Payactive of failure to pay
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia consulting firm alleges it is owed fees for its services.
Recovery Centers of America Holdings LLC alleges former employee disclosed information
PHILADELPHIA – A King of Prussia addiction recovery center alleges a Massachusetts individual unlawfully disclosed confidential information in a lawsuit.
Sungard Availability Services LP alleged to have failed to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland man alleges his former Wayne IT service employer terminated him after he complained about discrimination and not receiving overtime pay.
Woman alleges Companion dog leash is defective, injured hand
PHILADELPHIA – A Birdsboro woman alleges a defective retractable dog leash caused her injuries.
Grocery store owners negligent in operation of metal door that injured plaintiff, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – A grocery customer allegedly struck in the head by a rolled-up metal door while shopping at a store in Philadelphia is suing the store’s proprietors for damages incurred to treat the injuries he says he suffered.
Dodge dealer didn't repair vehicle that leaked water into the passenger side, according to plaintiffs
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of plaintiffs claim Fiat Chrysler Automobiles violated federal and state laws when it sold them a new Dodge vehicle they believe was rife with mechanical issues.