News from August 2018
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Perry County Husband And Wife Sentenced To Combined 47 Years In Prison For Child Exploitation Offenses
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Betty Jo Eckenberger, age 32, and James David Eckenberger, age 43, of Perry County were sentenced on August 1, 2018, by United States District Court Judge Yvette Kane for child exploitation crimes.
MCANDREWS LAW OFFICES: McAndrews Law Welcomes New Special Education Attorney Jennifer Grobe, Esq.!
McAndrews Law Offices is excited to announce that Jennifer Grobe, Esq., has joined our Special Education Department!
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U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Second Postal Carrier Sentenced Prison for Delivering Marijuana Packages to Drug Dealers
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that a second U.S. Postal carrier was sentenced to prison for taking bribes in exchange for delivering packages containing marijuana to drug dealers. Steven C. Williams, 43, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Tobyhanna Woman Pleads Guilty To Making Straw Purchases Of Firearms
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kassandra Mattox, age 25, of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, pleaded guilty on August 1, 2018, before United States District Court Senior Judge A. Richard Caputo to making false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer in connection with the purchase of multiple firearms.
Biotelemetry remote technician's overtime pay lawsuit dismissed
PHILADELPHIA - Biotelemetry Inc.'s motion for dismissal of a lawsuit alleging violation of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act was granted July 31 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Uber not liable for driver attacking passenger, but plaintiff can amend claim
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted ridesharing service Uber Technologies, Inc.'s motion to dismiss a lawsuit in which a passenger accused one of Uber's drivers of attacking him, according to a July 27 opinion written by U.S. District Judge Mitchell Goldberg.
Federal court rules Abbott Laboratories did not retaliate against former operations manager
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has ruled that the ex-operations manager of a laboratory company was not retaliated against by his former employer, when it failed to reinstate him after he pursued claims of wrongful termination.
Forklift driver alleges truck's unsafe condition caused him to suffer multiple spinal fractures
PHILADELPHIA – A forklift driver claims a truck he was riding in on the job was unsafe for loading and unloading, and that very same defective condition caused him to sustain several spinal fractures when the forklift fell from the truck.
Appellate court refuses to throw out Bishop Tube site petition
The legal fight to clean up the contaminated Bishop Tube site will continue, an appellate court ruled on July 25.
Homeowners, Montgomery & Rust argue over structural issues
Two Pittsburgh homeowners say a home builder did not properly construct their house in 2008, leading to years of structural problems.
Opioid lawyer trying to avoid 'cesspool' asked for by major national firm
Several Pennsylvania counties are fighting to keep control of their opioid lawsuits as the national law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy, with the active support of the companies it is suing, seeks to create what a rival attorney calls a litigation "cesspool."
Estate executor blames Sunrise Senior Living for patient's death
PITTSBURGH — An estate executor has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sunrise Senior Living LLC and related entities, citing alleged wrongful death.
Stevens Capital says former employee violated non-compete agreement
PHILADELPHIA — Stevens Capital Management LP is suing a former employee, citing alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition.
Former Parx Casino dealer claims he was fired because of disability
PHILADELPHIA — A table games dealer is suing Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc., which does business as Parx Casino, citing alleged disability discrimination and retaliation.
Former employee accuses Redstone Highlands of disability-based discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Redstone Presbyterian Seniorcare, temporarily doing business as senior living facility Redstone Highlands, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Dental Wizard claims practice sellers are guilty of fraud
PHILADELPHIA — Dental Wizard is suing Diamante Dental Inc., Paradise Dental Inc. and Dental Empire Inc. and their shareholders, directors and officers, citing alleged breach of contract, civil conspiracy and fraud.
Duquesne Light claims Precision Pointing driver hit pole, facliities
PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Co. is suing Precision Pointing and Restoration Inc. and John Hudak, citing alleged negligence.
New trial for med-mal plaintiff suing University of Pennsylvania
A former patient of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital will receive a new trail in a medical malpractice case, an appellate court ruled.
Consumer claims Synchrony, Allied Interstate, Global Receivables made nuisance calls
SCRANTON — A consumer is suing Synchrony Bank, Allied Interstate LLC and Global Receivables Solutions Inc., citing alleged nuisance and invasion of privacy.
Parents claim Army Corps of Engineers' negligence led to drowning
PITTSBURGH — A pair of estate representatives is suing United States of America, alleging that a woman drowned in the Ohio River as a result of the government's negligence.