News from April 2018
Meeker Equipment Co. Inc. accused of breach of contract
A company is suing Meeker Equipment Co. Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Hudson Palmer Homes Inc. accused of breach of contract.
A company is suing Hudson Palmer Homes Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
After Fair Share Act ruling, tool can help Pa. asbestos defendants spread blame
WASHINGTON - Asbestos defendants facing verdicts in Pennsylvania can now make sure jurors know when plaintiffs have also blamed other companies - and ask that they dole out fault proportionally.
Philly condominium complex seeking over $19K in unpaid assessments, fees from tenants
PHILADELPHIA – In a new lawsuit, a Philadelphia-based condominium group is seeking unpaid damages exceeding $19,000 from two of its residents connected to allegedly-unpaid assessments and other charges.
Wrongful termination suit involving Reading Terminal Market restaurant settled in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – After being litigated in both state and federal court, dockets show the wrongful termination case of a former staff member at Molly Malloy’s restaurant in Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market was settled.
Volvo owner settles litigation with dealership, auto body shop and insurance company over repairs, costs
PHILADELPHIA – Per court records, a Volvo owner has settled litigation filed against her dealership, an auto body shop which allegedly didn’t make needed repairs to her vehicle and an insurance company which she said was derelict in its professional duties.
Sap America Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company allegedly failed to provide disability benefits
An individual is suing Sap America Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
B&D Builders LLC accused of breach of contract
An individual is suing B&D Builders LLC for alleged breach of contract.
JRC Renovations LLC, others accused of breach of contract
A company is suing JRC Renovations LLC, Big Contracting Corp. a/k/a Big Abatement, JRC Renovations Inc., JRC Restorations, Dimitrios Kassimis and Erick Benavides for alleged breach of contract.
Ingram Content Group LLC allegedly violated Family and Medical Leave Act
An employee is suing Ingram Content Group LLC for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act.
George Junior Republic allegedly failed to properly compensate employees
Two individuals are suing George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania and George Junior Republic for allegedly failing to properly compensate them for their work.
New leadership at the CFPB means state AGs will be more active in financial consumer protection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Some states will be even more active in financial consumer protection enforcement now that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new director has made it clear the bureau will stay out of the way, an expert on state attorneys general said during a recent interview.
Pa. small business advocate sees hurdles to legal reform that targets litigation funders
HARRISBURG – The passage of legal reform legislation in Wisconsin last week in part took aim at the practice of third-party litigation funding, but the director of the National Federation of Independent Business's Pennsylvania chapter says an unfavorable legal climate may prevent such a law from coming to the Keystone State.
Suit alleging defective Chevrolet settled
PHILADELPHIA – A Littlestown woman settled her action concerning an allegedly-defective Chevrolet vehicle and alleged violation of consumer protection laws, one filed against General Motors and which had initially been headed to arbitration.
Verizon and City of Philadelphia settle litigation over water main break and damaged property
PHILADELPHIA – According to court records, Verizon Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia have settled litigation concerning a 2015 water main break, an incident that Verizon had claimed damaged its electrical conduits and copper cables at a Philadelphia intersection.
Philly court consolidates FELA actions by former rail workers against Conrail, CSX
PHILADELPHIA – A pair of Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA) lawsuits filed by New York plaintiffs and former railroad workers against Conrail and CSX Transportation were recently consolidated in state court.
Pennsylvania Air National Guard accused of retaliation
An individual is suing the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and Adjutant General of Pennsylvania for alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Rumer Cosmetic Surgery allegedly failed to properly perform gender reassignment surgery
A patient is suing Dr. Kathy L. Rumer and Delaware Valley Aestherics PLLC d/b/a Rumer Cosmetic Surgery for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. allegedly breached insurance contract
An individual is suing Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. for alleged breach of contract.
American Education Services accused of breach of contract
Two individuals have filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency d/b/a Fedloan Servicing d/b/a American Education Services for alleged breach of contract and violation of state and federal laws.