News from August 2018
Family files suit in wake of Mavis Discount Tires' fraudulent credit card claims
PHILADELPHIA — A family is suing Mychael Althouse, Mavis Discount Tires, Police Officer William Summerfield, an unnamed police officer and Hatfield Township, citing alleged violation of their civil rights and false arrest.
Parents claim Kennett Consolidated School District hurt child's education
PHILADELPHIA — A disabled child's parents are suing Kennett Consolidated School District, citing alleged disability discrimination and violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Couple blames Essroc Ready Mix, Hanson Ready Mix for man's burns
PHILADELPHIA — Two Ohio residents are suing Essroc Ready Mix Corp., doing business as Hanson Ready Mix Inc., Lehigh Hanson Inc. and Essroc Cement Corp., doing business as Lehigh Hanson ECC Inc., citing alleged loss of consortium, breach of implied warranty a nd breach of express warranty.
Baby Merlin claims CribCulture copied trademarked sleepsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Baby Merlin Co. is suing CribCulture LLC and manager Isaiah Blackburn, citing alleged trademark infringement, unfair competition, false designation of origin, false advertising and violation of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practice And Consumer Protection Law.
MIF City II claims California Pizza Kitchen plumbing work caused loss of revenue
PHILADELPHIA — MIF City II LP is suing California Pizza Kitchen Inc., citing alleged breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
'Merely discourteous behavior' not unlawful, court tells man who says he was 'shunned' at work
A U.S. District Court dismissed a Civil Rights Act and a Pennsylvania Human Relations Act case, because the plaintiff was unable to point to “any evidence from which a reasonable juror could conclude that this firing was retaliatory.”
Judge refuses to dismiss case against St. Jude Medical alleging heart implant posed a risk to patients
The patient alleged that St. Jude Medical knew that the cardiac defibrillator implant "malfunctioned, creating danger to patients," according to the lawsuit.
Couple sue Bed, Bath & Beyond, say wife tripped on a rug
Denise Tran and Anthony Tran filed a complaint on Aug. 6, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, against Bed, Bath & Beyond, alleging that the store failed to use due care to keep its premises safe.
Man claims Darby cemetery unlawfully exhumed and moved his mother's body
PHILADELPHIA – A California man has launched litigation against a local burial company, its general manager and board president respectively, for what he claims was their unlawful exhumation of the body of his mother.
Third Circuit panel sends class action suit filed against home security company back to District Court
PHILADELPHIA – A class action lawsuit initiated against a Warrendale home security company and which invoked the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, has been remanded to its court of origin by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Supreme Court strikes down 2012 law, says lawmakers passed it in unconstitutional fashion
HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down Act 80, a law giving cash assistance to some of the state's poorest residents, due to constitutional issues on how the law was passed.
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Pitt dental school fighting lawsuit over alleged death threat between professors
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh, the associate dean of its dental school and a professor are denying claims of misconduct made by a former instructor.
Former diabetic Lebanon Transit worker says he was discriminated against, seeks judgment
HARRISBURG - A man accusing the County of Lebanon Transit Authority, which does business as Lebanon Transit, of discrimination requested a summary judgment be entered in his favor, according to a June 13 filing with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Altimate Air says blame for broken leg partially lies with injured jumper
PITTSBURGH - Trampoline companies Altimate Air LLC and Phoenix Trampoline Park Management LLC denied negligence complaints filed against them by injury victim Haley Patton May 7 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County following a teen event.
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, father in legal battle over whether children are homeless, can attend school there
PHILADELPHIA – A local school district is defending itself in a lawsuit filed after it allegedly discontinued the enrollment of two homeless students.
Court rules against troubled Pittsburgh psychiatrist sued for allegedly hooking patient on oxycodone
A civil court has overruled preliminary objections in a professional negligence lawsuit filed by a Pittsburgh man against his psychiatrist, who allegedly overprescribed oxycodone, resulting in his dependency and addiction to the drug.
Guardian claims H&H Manufacturing owes wages and benefits to ward
PHILADELPHIA — A man's limited guardian is suing H&H Manufacturing Co. Inc. and precision machine shop owner Thomas Tomei, citing alleged breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and unpaid wages.
SoftWriters files suit against Pharmacy Specialist amid contract dispute
PITTSBURGH — A pharmacy management and ancillary software solutions company is suing medical retailer Pharmacy Specialist Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Appel of manipulating stock prices
PHILADELPHIA — The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Wayne resident Howard Appel, citing alleged violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Act of 1934.
Breast cancer patient blames Walgreen's for Xeloda overdose
PITTSBURGH — A breast cancer patient is suing Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy LLC, citing alleged medical professional liability.