News from February 2018
Highland Park Care Center resident alleges center failed to protect her from fall
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman has filed suit against a health care facility after fracturing her hip in a fall.
UPMC McKeesport, others named in negligence suit over man's death
PITTSBURGH – An estate administrator alleges his decedent's death was caused by the negligence of several health care entities.
Consumer files suit against Allied International Credit Corp. over wording in collection letter
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County consumer has filed a class action against a debt collector over allegations of abusive and deceptive practices.
Daughter files malpractice suit against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – The daughter of a late Harrisonville man's estate has filed suit against medical providers after they allegedly failed to follow through with a plan for emergency surgery.
Pittsburgh resident alleged to have violated contract with TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services
PITTSBURGH – A New York company alleges a Pittsburgh resident has damaged it by allegedly violating an agreement.
Valencia business owner's lawsuit revolves around allegedly improper natural gas energy billing
PITTSBURGH – A new lawsuit in state court alleges that a natural gas company’s erroneous billing practices and its refusal to correct them have caused financial harm to a Valencia business owner.
Lawsuit: Visit to Clifton Heights KFC restaurant results in re-aggravated ACL tear for plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – An Ohio customer who says he suffered a re-aggravated ACL tear of his right knee in a local Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has sued the chain for negligence.
Beating at bar, man says, left him injured, so he's suing
PHILADELPHIA – A man who claims to have sustained a violent assault and battery at the hands of bouncers and security personnel in a North Philadelphia bar, has sued both the establishment and its employees who were allegedly responsible.
Texas education finance group looking to recoup $16K in loan funds from local defendant
PHILADELPHIA – An educational loan finance group based in Texas is seeking reconciliation of an outstanding loan in excess of $16,000 from a Philadelphia defendant in state court.
Damages sought from Alco Parking Corp. over concussion allegedly caused by parking gate
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County couple alleges the wife suffered a concussion after being struck by an automated parking gate at a garage in Pittsburgh.
Suit filed against Gaydos-Behanna Kennel after minor bitten by cat
PITTSBURGH – A Glassport minor and his parent are seeking damages from an animal control agency after the minor was bitten by a cat later determined to be infected with rabies.
Shareholder files fraud allegations against Andora Cranberry LLC, Hilltop Holdings Inc.
PITTSBURGH – A Belle Vernon man alleges a limited liability company breached its operating agreement.
Wexford man alleged to have defaulted on loan
PITTSBURGH – A Wexford man is alleged to have failed to repay a loan.
Woman alleges she fractured foot in fall at Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill
PITTSBURGH – A Glenshaw woman alleges an uneven floor caused her to fall at a Pittsburgh establishment.
Patient alleges White Oak doctor caused injuries
PITTSBURGH – A McKeesport woman alleges a White Oak physician caused her injuries.
Eisler Landscapes Inc. alleged to have performed defective work
PITTSBURGH – The owners of a Pittsburgh property allege a landscaping contractor performed defective work.
Galanter Tomosovich alleges it is owed more than $40,000 for services provided
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh law firm alleges it is owed for legal services it provided.
IPEG Inc. alleges it is owed more than $50,000 for equipment
PITTSBURGH – A Cranberry Township business alleges it is owed for equipment it delivered to an Illinois company.
TMS International alleges former employee is interfering with current workers
PITTSBURGH – A Glassport company alleges a former employee residing in McKeesport has interfered with its business.
Plaintiff alleges former employer and children's social service center violated state wage payment laws
PHILADELPHIA – A former services manager for a Philadelphia children's social services organization says the group violated Pennsylvania’s wage payment laws, when it allegedly refused to compensate her for back pay.