News from December 2018
Consumers sue BMW for alleged manufacturing defect
PHILADELPHIA — Consumers are suing BMW of North America LLC and Bavarian Motor Works, automobile dealers, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Electrician claims National Railroad Passenger Corp. provided an unsafe work environment
PHILADELPHIA — An electrician is suing the National Railroad Passenger Corp., citing alleged unsafe work environment.
Fired lot attendant sues used car dealer for alleged disability discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A lot attendant is suing Kenny Ross Auto Group, a used car dealer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP: Independent Regulatory Review Commission Honors Attorney Lawrence J. Tabas for Service
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) recently recognized and awarded Lawrence J. Tabas, current Chair for Obermayer’s Health Care Law Department and Election Law Practice Group, for his years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes Christine Boronyak Bowers to Tax and Employee Benefits Practices in Pittsburgh
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome member Christine Boronyak Bowers to the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office for Western Pennsylvania Collects a Record $145 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in 2018
U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania collected a record $145M in civil and criminal actions in FY 2018.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Michigan Corrugated Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $400,000 To Settle False Claims Act Violations
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Arvco Container Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan has agreed to pay the United States $400,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations in connection with a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Operations (DLA) in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Steelton Woman Charged With Defrauding Senior Citizen Out Of $86,500
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Sally Berry, age 62, of Steelton, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information on December 13, 2018, with wire fraud for defrauding a 78 year-old man out of $86,500.
Parents sue daughter's alleged attacker, those who secured his release from custody
PHILADELPHIA — A parent is suing South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, Nicole Yesser, Bonsall Manfredi & Associates PC, Rocco Manfredi, and Jamir Hill, various entities, citing alleged gross negligence and deliberate indifference.
Property owners claim SSW Holdings' faulty LiPo battery caused fire
PITTSBURGH — Property owners are suing SSW Holdings Inc. and other companies, citing alleged negligence and strict liability.
Survivors sue Shell Energy and others for alleged negligence in employee's death
PITTSBURGH — An administratix is suing Swepi LP, Shell Energy Holding GP LLC, Richard Kinnan and Barbara Kinnan, property operators, citing alleged negligence.
Cancer survivor claims state police violated ADA regulations
PITTSBURGH — An individual with a disability is suing the Pennsylvania State Police, a state agency, citing alleged disability discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, and hostile work environment.
Man claims mesothelioma diagnosis stemmed from work at Armco Steel, others
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing a manufacturing company, citing alleged strict liability.
Employee claims Harrisburg School District retaliated against her
HARRISBURG — An employee is suing Harrisburg School District, citing alleged retaliation.
Investment company claims it lost $15 million due to fraud
PITTSBURGH — An investment management company is suing holding companies, citing alleged civil conspiracy and fraud.
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
XFinity Live, Citizens Bank Park deny responsibility for alleged sexual assault of woman at NFC Championship
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit in which a woman claims to have been sexually assaulted in a parking lot next to the XFinity Live entertainment complex and Citizens Bank Park has been met with denials of liability from the locations’ management entities.
Lawsuit: Trackman and machine operator's bladder cancer the result of rail companies' negligence under FELA
PHILADELPHIA – A man who worked for two major rail transport companies claims they violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by placing him in a work environment which exposed him to carcinogens and later led him to contract bladder cancer, claims the companies categorically deny.
Heinz Field denies responsibility in fight that killed fan at Steelers-Cowboys in 2016
PITTSBURGH – One of the assailants accused of killing a man in an altercation at a Pittsburgh Steelers game in November 2016 and Heinz Field itself all deny involvement and responsibility for his death, per recent filings in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Speedway files brief supporting judgment on slip-and-fall case
ERIE -- Convenience store chain Speedway has filed a brief to support a motion for summary judgment on a case of slip and fall that took place at one of its stores.