News from 2017
Superior Court upholds nonsuit ruling in Equitrans royalty dispute case
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of a case in which a couple accused Equitrans of failing to abide by the terms of an oil and gas lease.
Commonwealth Court remands Albert's Restaurant tax dispute for new trial
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court has ruled on a case that could have ramifications for a when party can be granted a continuance.
Ligonier Law must pay unemployment to disabled ex-legal assistant
HARRISBURG – A disabled legal assistant has been awarded unemployment compensation by the Commonwealth Court, which affirmed the award of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review after finding her termination was not voluntary.
Centro Nueva Creacion alleges Goodlands of Kensington is using mark without authorization
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania nonprofit alleges an unregistered organization is unlawfully using its trademark.
Axalta Coating Systems alleges Georgia company breached agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Glen Mills automotive paint and products company claims a Georgia company failed to fulfill an agreement.
Former Cedar Park Cafe employees allege they are owed unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA – Two former servers at a Philadelphia restaurant allege they were not paid a minimum wage or for overtime work.
Man alleges Roundup exposure cased lymphoma
PHILADELPHIA – A Schwenksville man alleges he was injured from the use of an herbicide.
Servers allege Michael's Family Restaurant failed to pay for overtime work
PHILADELPHIA – A current and former employee of a restaurant chain allege they were not compensated for overtime work.
Former Sears employee seeks disability benefits from Life Insurance Co. of North America
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman formerly employed by Sears Holding Corp. alleges her insurer wrongfully terminated her benefits.
Synthes Inc. files suit against former employee who left to work for competitor
PHILADELPHIA – A California man is alleged to be unlawfully soliciting former customers he had while employed by companies in West Chester.
Woman alleges she was terminated by Lisette Home Care Services over pay complaints
PHILADELPHIA – A Boothwyn business is alleged to have terminated a Chester woman after she questioned a discrepancy in her paycheck.
Management Recruiters International Inc. alleges North Carolina company is unlawfully using mark
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia corporation claims a North Carolina is unlawfully using its mark to advertise similar services.
Man alleges A&E Construction terminated him in retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A Warminster man alleges he was terminated from his job with an Upper Darby company after he took a medical leave.
Washington County couple claims Centerville Clinics employees failed to diagnose ailment
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County couple alleges a clinic failed to diagnosis the wife's symptoms.
Cigarette wholesaler says it's owed almost $75K in outstanding fees
PHILADELPHIA – A cigarette wholesaler in Philadelphia is suing a Delaware retailer for nearly $75,000 related to outstanding costs from a number of sales transactions made between the parties.
Lawsuit: $3 million construction accident leads to denied insurance claim
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of construction companies have launched legal action versus a number of business entities related to a denied insurance claim, made after the plaintiff’s building in Philadelphia, which was seriously damaged by a sub-contractor in the course of its renovation.
Trucker files defamation lawsuit against former employer who allegedly reported false drug/alcohol test results
PHILADELPHIA – A commercial truck driver who claims his drug/alcohol test results were misinterpreted by his former employers, led to his termination and then communicated to other possible businesses when he sought work, has filed a lawsuit against those same former employers.
Federal judge denies certification of class action lawsuit against truck manufacturers
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Philadelphia struck down an effort to certify a pair of anti-trust class action lawsuits filed against several large truck manufacturers back in 2010, suits which encompassed claims totaling in excess of $1 billion.
U.S. district court judge rejects motion to dismiss lead-based paint lawsuit against broker
PHILADELPHIA – A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a motion by the agents of a real estate firm to dismiss a lawsuit by a mother claiming her children were affected by exposure to lead-based paint.
Superior Court upholds dismissal of personal injury case due to inactivity
HARRISBURG – A personal injury case that was inactive for seven years has been denied reinstatement by the state Superior Court.