News from December 2018
Buyer claims Pfister faucet he purchased was defective, damaged renovated property
MEDIA — A Ridley Park resident is suing manufacturing companies, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
Parents claim their suicidal son was unjustifiably shot by Pa. state troopers
PHILADELPHIA — Parents are suing Eddie Pagan and Jay Splain, Pennsylvania state troopers, alleging wrongful death.
Estate claims Monsanto's Roundup contains dangerous chemicals
PHILADELPHIA — A personal representative of the estate of Raymond Subers, deceased, is suing a manufacturing company, citing alleged design defect and strict liability.
Protecting accused pedophile priests: A terrible tradition continues in Pennsylvania
The cover-up persists with the redaction of names of priests accused of sexual abuse in five dioceses
BALLARD SPAHR: Leslie John Elected Co-President of Philadelphia Diversity Law Group
Ballard Spahr, LLP issued the following announcement on Dec. 10.Leslie E.
Glen Mills student claims he was beaten by school staff and supervisor didn't intervene
PHILADELPHIA – A student at a residential and educational facility in Glen Mills claims he was viciously beaten by two of its employees, at the behest and with the approval of the assailants’ supervisor.
Lawsuit: Former call agent violated NDA, retained company laptop and proprietary information after his exit
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-calling agent at a payment processing center is alleged to have taken a laptop computer containing confidential and proprietary business information after his release from the company, a recent lawsuit states.
Wrongful death settlement with Broomall nursing home worth $90K
MEDIA – A filing in a wrongful death and survival proceeding subsequent to a fatal fall in a Broomall nursing facility asks that a settlement of $90,000 be approved by a Delaware County court.
Contractor claims City of Pittsburgh breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A contractor is suing the City of Pittsburgh, a public entity, citing alleged breach of contract.
Property buyer claims owner misrepresented its zoning status
PITTSBURGH — A buyer is suing McGill & Goodman LP, a real property owner, citing alleged violation of the real estate seller disclosure law.
Class action filed against Audit Systems
PITTSBURGH — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Audit Systems Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and abusive debt collection practices.
Porsche owner claims he suffered lung injury after inhaling smoke from vehicle
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing automobile company, citing alleged failure to warn and strict liability.
Cruise company sued over alleged dance gone wrong
PITTSBURGH — A paying passenger is suing Norwegian Cruise Line, citing alleged negligence.
GetGo customer sues convenience store owner for alleged fall, broken hip
PITTSBURGH — A business invitee is suing Giant Eagle Inc., t/d/b/a GetGo, a convenience store operator, citing alleged negligence.
Trial lawyers find unusual allies in fight against arbitration: Conservative state treasurers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who see arbitration as a mortal threat to their business have found unlikely allies among some of the nation’s most conservative state officials.
Pittsburgh lawsuit alleges assault of child after basketball mishap
PITTSBURGH — A minor child through his parent is suing The Kingsley Association, Anthony Portis Jr., Anthony Portis Sr., and John Doe, individuals, citing alleged assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Delaware County accused of discrimination, post-employment retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A 911 coordinator and another employee are suing the County of Delaware, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, citing alleged age discrimination, sex discrimination, maintenance of hostile environment, post-employment retaliation, violation of rights under the United States Constitution and Civil Rights Act, and violation of Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law.
Heraeus Precious Metals seeks to prevent misappropriation of trade secrets
PHILADELPHIA — A manufacturing company is suing a scientist, citing alleged breach of employment contract and conversion.
Lawsuit says hoist failed, giant sign fell and paralyzed man
PITTSBURGH — A Monongahela couple re suing Columbus McKinnon Corp., Yale Industrial Products Inc. and Jack’s Racks, hoist distributors, citing alleged negligence.
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team over alleged rough landing
PHILADELPHIA — A passenger is suing the United States Hot Air Balloon Team, citing alleged negligence.