News from 2017
Universal Atlantic Systems alleges Honeywell failed to provide stable platform for system
PHILADELPHIA – A Paoli integrated security systems business alleges that it has been unable to provide certain services to certain customers because of unstable platform provided by the defendant.
Man seeks disability benefits from UPS plan, Aetna
PHILADELPHIA – A West Grove man has filed a lawsuit alleging that he is entitled to disability benefits.
Climbing the ladder to $u¢¢e$$
A self-proclaimed ladder liability expert testified on behalf of plaintiff Dennis Mercurio, affirming, among other observations, that the ladder in question in his lawsuit – like all ladders – is potentially dangerous.
Pennsylvania net loss carryover unconstitutional in Nextell case, high state court says
HARRISBURG – The state Supreme Court on Oct. 18 said that taxes figured in the case of Nextel Communications violated the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Microtech Knives Inc. alleges trademark is unlawfully used on counterfeit goods
PITTSBURGH – A Bradford knife seller alleges that a Maine business is selling counterfeit products.
Life Insurance Co. of North America alleged to have wrongfully denied disability benefit claim
PITTSBURGH – A Virginia woman alleges that she has established her disability but that her claim for benefits was wrongfully denied.
Golden Gate National Senior Care LLC seeks to stay Cambria court proceeding
JOHNSTOWN – The operators of a skilled nursing facility in Cambria County are seeking to compel arbitration regarding a suit filed in that county's court.
Penn Warranty Corp. alleges former sales employee misappropriated trade secrets
WILKES-BARRE – A former employee of a Wilkes-Barre company is accused of interfering with the company's client and prospective client relationships at its expense.
Woman claims Liberty Life Assurance did not provide fair review of benefit claim
HARRISBURG – A Harrisburg woman alleges that she is owed payment of past-due disability benefits that were wrongfully denied.
Arkema Inc. claims former employee breached contract, left to work for competitor
PHILADELPHIA – A King of Prussia chemical and advanced materials company alleges that a Wisconsin individual misappropriated trade secrets.
Labor secretary claims Talula's Garden failed to pay overtime rate to employees
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia restaurant is alleged to have failed to pay the correct overtime rate to employees for a period of almost two years.
Asplundh to pay $95 million for allegedly hiring undocumented immigrants; Case a cautionary tale for employers
PHILADELPHIA – Asplundh Tree Experts, a private company that trims trees and clears brush from gas and power lines headquartered in Willow Grove, will pay a record-breaking settlement of $95 million after allegedly hiring immigrants who were not permitted to work in the U.S.
Pennsylvania a target for nation's busiest TCPA law firm
PHILADELPHIA – A focus on finding Pennsylvania plaintiffs has helped a California-based firm earn a reputation for flooding the nation's courts with lawsuits over phone calls made by companies.
Spiezle Architectural Group claims contractor didn't pay invoices
PHILADELPHIA — An architectural firm is suing a developer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Nurse alleges Faithful Nursing terminated her in retaliation for harassment complaints
EASTON – A Lancaster woman alleges she was terminated from her job because she complained about sexual harassment.
Representative alleges Bangor Medical Center Inc., doctor failed to diagnose man's condition
READING – A New Jersey resident alleges her decedent's aortic aneurysm was not diagnosed prior to its rupture.
United Elevator Co. LLC alleged to owe more than $155,000 in contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Washington, D.C., elevator industry contractor is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to labor union funds.
MetroPCS accuses individuals of conspiracy to commit fraud
PHILADELPHIA – A mobile carrier company alleges it has been harmed by a handset theft and trafficking scheme.
Man alleges that Prudential Insurance Co. of America wrongfully denied claim
PHILADELPHIA – A man formerly employed by a Tyler, Texas, medical facility alleges that his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Former drivers for Paschall Truck Lines, others allege they were not paid minimum wages
PHILADELPHIA – Two commercial truck drivers allege they were misclassified and not paid a minimum wage.