News from September 2017
Veterinary clinic's ex-housekeeper alleges medical leave led to her wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA – A housekeeper twice-employed by a local vet clinic believes she was illegally and wrongfully terminated, and is seeking damages from the clinic and its owner to redress these alleged infractions.
Former Amtrak electrician says company at fault for career-ending hand injuries
PHILADELPHIA – An Amtrak electrician has alleged the train transportation company violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by not providing a safe workplace, and causing an electricity accident that left him with severe, career-ending injuries to his right hand.
California financial services company claims it's owed $7K on mortgage-defaulted Philadelphia property
PHILADELPHIA – A California financial firm has begun legal action to recover more than $7,000 it says is due from the defaulted mortgage of a property in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Louisville Ladder: Expert's claim that alternative ladder design would prevent fall is 'pure speculation'
SCRANTON – Louisville Ladder Inc. is seeking summary judgment in a case filed by a Canadensis couple alleging that a ladder manufactured by it failed and caused serious personal injuries.
Verizon claims Smithfield Township's denial of communications facility was unlawful
SCRANTON – A telecommunications company is challenging the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors' denial of its application to construct a facility on a property in the township.
Former Kaplan University student accuses school of false advertising
SCRANTON – A Tobyhanna woman alleges she was not given the services advertised by a for-profit university and now has more than $100,000 in student loan debt.
Quadratec Inc. alleges Allthingsjeep.com unlawfully used photos on website
PHILADELPHIA – A West Chester corporation that sells aftermarket parts for Jeep vehicles alleges that a California company is unlawfully using its photos.
Lease owners seek arbitration in dispute with Statoil USA Onshore Properties
SCRANTON – Owners of oil and gas leases in the state are seeking a declaration regarding arbitration in a dispute over royalties.
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. files suit against similarly named companies
ERIE – A Virginia roofing supply distributor alleges that two Pittsburgh individuals are using a similar name for their business.
Third Circuit: Lawsuit blaming Disney World for copperhead bite shouldn't be heard in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA – For jurisdictional reasons, a federal appeals court recently denied the appeal of a Holland Township couple who filed a negligence lawsuit against Walt Disney, for one of the plaintiffs being bitten and injured by a snake during a visit to the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.
Former railroad conductor and brakeman alleges his kidney cancer was caused by toxic substance exposure
PHILADELPHIA – A former train conductor and brakeman of 36 years claims a trio of rail companies violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by neglecting to provide him a safe workplace, and allegedly causing him to contract kidney cancer through exposure to toxic substances.
Bensalem train passenger says Amtrak and SEPTA's negligence led to her being injured by falling debris
PHILADELPHIA – A train passenger allegedly injured by falling power lines and debris in a January 2016 accident in Bensalem has initiated legal action against the national and regional transportation agencies she believes are responsible for those injuries.
Chevrolet Colorado contained water leaks and mold-damaged components, according to suit
PHILADELPHIA – General Motors and a Georgia transport company have been sued on behalf of a litigant who believes the vehicle she was sold contained a number of water leaks and components which were subsequently damaged by mold.
Lawsuit states water infiltration issues at South Philly property were fault of general contractor
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple have filed litigation against a Broomall contractor who they believe sold them a property rife with structural error and material issues, which later led to water infiltration at their residence.
Local nursing home says it was never paid $21K for defendant's elder care costs
PHILADELPHIA – A local elder care facility believes a lawsuit’s defendant, one of its former residents, and his legal representatives have foregone compensating it for the costs of the care he received at the facility during a near six-week stay last year.
Plaintiff bought Ford Escape that had defective engine, lawsuit states
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff has sued Ford Motor Company for violating federal and state laws in allegedly selling her a defective vehicle which had engine problems disabling it from proper use.
Penn State fought slip-and-fall lawsuit, saying only one-quarter inch of snow was on walkway
MEDIA – After college student Brittany Gray sued Penn State University over allegations she slipped on ice at its Brandywine Campus, she received an arbitration ruling of less than she originally was seeking.
CGA Law Firm, accused of malpractice, says bank knew loan was a bad deal all along
LANCASTER – A York law firm is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit by a bank that accused it of legal malpractice after the default of a $7 million loan.
Dentsply Sirona Inc. alleges unauthorized vendors sell products on Net32 site
SCRANTON – A York corporation that produces and sells dental products alleges that a North Carolina discount dental supply business is selling products meant for foreign markets on its site.
Ground Penetration and Restoration Inc. alleged to have breached agreement with union funds
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia company is alleged to owe contributions to several labor union funds.