News from April 2018
Insurer didn't provide coverage in underlying lawsuit, restoration company alleges
PHILADELPHIA – A property restoration company initiated a lawsuit against an insurance broker and their employer insurance provider, for allegedly failing to secure proper coverage for them in an underlying federal court lawsuit.
Wisconsin company sues Philadelphia-based mattress and furniture dealer for $4K
PHILADELPHIA – A Wisconsin-based furniture dealer has launched legal action against a local furniture store, seeking to recover more than $4,000 it says it is owed per the terms of a purchase agreement between the parties.
Plaintiff injured by falling roll of plastic bags sues ShopRite supermarket in Philly
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who allegedly suffered a number of serious injuries after being hit by a roll of plastic bags at a ShopRite supermarket in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit, claiming the store’s negligence led to that accident.
Son of man who died of cardiac arrest at cyclocross racing event sues organizers
PHILADELPHIA – The son of a man who suffered cardiac arrest at a cyclocross event, which was allegedly without proper and immediate medical equipment and treatment, and then died three days later has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the both the organizers and sponsors of the event.
Gov. Wolf needs to stop drug formulary bill
The reality is this bill does nothing of the sort. Instead, it’s simply a money grab for insurance companies at the expense of injured workers.
Pa. Superior Court rejects petition to compel arbitration in negligence case against medical facility
A Pennsylvania appeals court recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny a medical facility’s petition to compel arbitration in dispute with a woman who allegedly fell and broke her leg at the facility, according to a decision filed on March 29 in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Right to Farm Act protects Salem family farm from lawsuit over its smell
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a trial court’s decision to dismiss a case against a family-owned farm in Luzerne County that was accused of creating a disturbing odor in the neighborhood, according to a decision filed on March 29.
Pa. Superior Court upholds dismissal of defamation suit against law firm and attorney
A Pennsylvania appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss defamation claims brought by an attorney who said a firm falsely accused him of witness intimidation, according to a decision filed on March 29 in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Berks Co. $21M bad-faith verdict overturned; Insurers welcome the ruling, attorney says
Insurance companies are the real winners in a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling that vacated a $21 million bad-faith insurance verdict in a more than 20-year-old collision claim, a Philadelphia-based litigator said during an interview.
Discrimination not a factor in woman not getting prison nurse job, court rules
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appeals court recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to grant separate motions for summary judgment filed by a health care provider and the City of Philadelphia, which had been accused of denying a woman employment because of her race and criminal background.
Fleetway Leasing Company accuses CEO of now-defunct company of failing to make payments under lease agreements
A used car dealership is suing Christopher Monticello, a former CEO of the now-defunct Auto Leasing Services of South Florida LLC, for allegedly breaching two commercial motor vehicle lease agreements.
Catalyst Outdoor Advertising LLC accuses former employee of accepting job with direct competitor
A company is suing Jennifer Douglas, a former employee, for allegedly breaching a non-competition agreement.
Main Line Medical Supplies Inc. accused of failing to pay for leased medical equipment
Two companies are suing Main Line Medical Supplies Inc. for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Township of Lower Moreland police officer, neighbor allegedly deprived individual of his rights
A property owner is suing the Township of Lower Moreland; Sean McCoy, a police officer; and Raymond Mullen, the plaintiff's neighbor, for allegedly depriving him of his rights.
Ability Recovery Services LLC allegedly used abusive debt collection practices
A consumer is suing Ability Recovery Services LLC and Does 1-10 for allegedly using abusive debt collection practices.
Self-driving cars, thinking machines will test limits of tort law
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Self-driving cars, machines that teach themselves how to operate and home digital assistants that can enter into legally binding contracts are all either on the market now or soon will be. So the next question is: Whom do you sue when they run amok?
Pa. legal reform group: More regulation needed of litigation funders
HARRISBURG – The leader of a prominent civil litigation reform organization in Pennsylvania questions whether the aims of Wisconsin’s recent groundbreaking legal reform legislation extend far enough.
Lawsuit: Woman's burns were the result of coffee lid error at Philadelphia Dunkin' Donuts
PHILADELPHIA – A local plaintiff believes negligent practices on the part of Dunkin’ Donuts led her to become burned by a cup of hot coffee she purchased, at the drive-thru of one of the restaurant chain’s locations in North Philadelphia.
See-through easel on floor tripped man at Home Goods, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A Levittown plaintiff says a Home Goods store’s transparent floor easel created a dangerous condition which injured him, according to a new state court lawsuit.
N.J. Transit pipefitter claims his shoulder injuries are the result of company's numerous FELA violations
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey Transit train pipefitter launched a lawsuit last week in state court, charging his employer with violating the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) when it allegedly caused an accident leaving him with severe shoulder injuries.