News from April 2018
CHC Enterprises Corp allegedly failed to properly install system
Two individuals are suing CHC Enterprises Corp for alleged breach of contract.
Court allows defendant in trip-and-fall to argue plaintiff had been drinking alcohol
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a trial court’s decision to allow evidence that the plaintiff in a personal injury case had been drinking before he got hurt, according to a decision filed on March 15.
Third Circuit gives ERISA plan administrators a win
PHILADELPHIA — It wasn't a surprise, but it was a victory for benefits plan administrators, a Seyfarth Shaw attorney says of a recent appeals court decision in a lawsuit that started in Harrisburg federal court.
Woman who left IRS for month-long trip to China won't receive unemployment benefits
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a decision by the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) to deny unemployment benefits for a former Internal Revenue Service employee after she voluntarily left her position to participate in a religious convocation in China, according to a decision filed on March 13.
Lawsuit: Ga. transport business needs to reconcile more than $19K in payments to Utah bank
PHILADELPHIA – A commercial bank in Utah claims a Georgia transport business owes outstanding funds to it in excess of $19,000, comprised of in equipment finance payments and other expenses.
Philly law firm allegedly breached insurance policy from New York provider for $25,000
PHILADELPHIA – A New York-based insurance company is looking to recover $25,000 and other damages from a Philadelphia law firm who is said to have breached the terms of its insurance policy, per a new state court lawsuit.
Business firm looking to recover more than $70K from Michigan construction company
PHILADELPHIA – A new breach of contract suit sees a business group litigating with a construction firm over more than $70,000 in allegedly-unpaid and outstanding fees connected to the sale of receivables between the parties.
$100K breach of contract suit between printer and apparel retailer filed in Philly court
PHILADELPHIA – A locally-based designer and printer is looking to recoup well over $100,000 from an apparel retailer and its owner, who it claims collectively breached a working and financial agreement with the parties.
Philly newspaper publisher wants to recoup more than $15K in ads placed for dental care practice
PHILADELPHIA – The parent company and publisher of two of Philadelphia’s major print news publications is pursuing legal action against a dental care practice, for over $15,000 in fees it’s looking to reconcile from advertising placements in those same newspapers.
Lawsuit: Racially-charged confrontation led to man's arrest, false imprisonment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man claims he was falsely arrested and imprisoned after he challenged the amount of change he received from a Dollar General store cashier, and the cashier used a racial epithet against him before calling the police and instigating the false arrest.
Plaintiff sues SEPTA for injuries sustained in transit bus-car collision in Center City
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia plaintiff has initiated legal action versus the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, for personal injuries she sustained as a passenger on a SEPTA bus which was involved in a collision in Center City.
Injured roofing contractor sues employer who allegedly had no Workers' Compensation insurance
PHILADELPHIA – A roofing contractor who suffered a crushed right thumb on the job is suing his former employer for medical expenses, after said employer supposedly did not carry workers compensation insurance when the accident took place.
Lafayette Hill assisted living center's walk-off mat led to plaintiff's accident, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff from the Main Line suburbs is suing a Lafayette Hill-based assisted living facility for negligence, after she claims to have been seriously injured when falling during her exit from the building.
Plaintiff says McDonald's restaurant in Philly contained dangerous condition that injured her
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman has charged McDonald’s Restaurants and its operating companies with personal injury negligence, after sustaining an injurious fall in one of their Philadelphia branch locations.
Customer picking up take-out dinner says he was assaulted by bar's bouncers
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who stopped by at a Northeast Philadelphia restaurant and bar to pick up take-out food and claims he ended up the target of an assault by the establishment’s bouncers, has initiated legal action against the restaurant and its ownership.
Huntingdon Valley couple alleges theft of nude photos, harassment by Franklin Mills Mall electronics store employee
PHILADELPHIA – In a new lawsuit, a Huntingdon Valley couple accuses an electronics store and one of its employees of stealing their intimate and personal photos from a cellular telephone brought in for sale, threatening to publish them online and invading their privacy in the process.
Mid-East Truck & Tractor Service Inc. allegedly failed to pay for trucking services
A company is suing Mid-East Truck & Tractor Service Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Bella Construction and Development Inc. accused of breaching contract
Two individuals are suing Bella Construction and Development Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Get Go Gas and Giant Eagle Inc. allegedly failed to take safety measures
An individual is suing Get Go Gas and Giant Eagle Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Poros Inc. accused of breach of contract
A company is suing Poros Inc. for alleged breach of contract.