News from February 2018
Lawsuit reform group hopes next judiciary chairs are 'open-minded and willing to listen'
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform Executive Director Curt Schroder said his organization looks forward to working with the next chairs of the state's judiciary committees following announcements that both of the current leaders oplan to retire.
Estate seeks declaration regarding H&H Manufacturing Co. shares
PHILADELPHIA – The counsel for the estate of a woman alleges the redemption of a Folcroft company's stock is voided because it is untimely.
Razor Technology LLC alleges former employee breached confidentiality agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Conshohocken service technology company alleges a New Jersey man is misappropriating and using its trade secrets.
Sequoia Consulting Group Inc. alleged to have failed to contribute to man's 401(k) plan
PHILADELPHIA – A West Chester man alleges an Indiana-headquartered business has not made contributions to his 401(k) plan.
Keybank National Association alleges Fleetway Leasing fraudulently concealed financial information
PHILADELPHIA – A financial institution claims two Feasterville entities misrepresented that certain lease payments were current.
Amtrak mechanic alleges toolbox caused rotator cuff injury
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware man alleges an overloaded toolbox assigned to him at his job caused injuries to his shoulder.
Consumer claims Merchants Credit Guide Co. did not clearly identify creditor in letter
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges a collection letter she received did not clearly identify the creditor.
Former Pennsylvania State University research assistant alleges he was not paid
PHILADELPHIA – A University Park academic institution is alleged to have not paid a research assistant for his work.
A 'surprising' Third Circuit ruling separates religious beliefs from a hospital worker's refusal of a flu shot
PHILADELPHIA – Religious fervor has nothing to do with refusing a flu shot, according to a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
Lawsuit questions whether four-hour delay at ER caused plaintiff vision in one eye
PHILADELPHIA – Whether a four-hour ER delay in 2015 cost a Pennsylvania woman vision in one eye and adversely impacted her life remains on the books following a memorandum opinion issued by a judge in Philadelphia Feb. 6.
Federal judge dismisses RICO claims filed against U.S. Xpress by former drivers
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a racketeering lawsuit filed against U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc., Pratt (Corrugated Logistics) LLC and certain employees of both companies, according to a memorandum opinion entered on Feb. 5 by Judge Cynthia M. Rufe.
Nurse with hearing loss loses part of lawsuit against Genesis Healthcare
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted Genesis Healthcare Corp.’s partial motion to dismiss a Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit filed by a former employee, according to an opinion issued on Feb. 6.
CSX fighting employee's lawsuit; Plaintiff allegedly wasn't hurt like he claimed
JOHNSTOWN – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has denied a train conductor’s motion for partial summary judgment in an injury case filed against CSX Transportation Inc. after the plaintiff’s co-worker testified that he was not injured as claimed, according to an opinion entered Feb. 1 by Judge Kim R. Gibson.
Inmate loses asbestos case after alleging exposure at SCI-Rockview
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a ruling dismissing a State Correctional Institute at Rockview inmate’s Eighth Amendment conditions of confinement, negligence and fraud claims, according to an opinion filed Feb. 6 by Judge Anne E. Covey.
Man sues former employer after being refused $262K in stock compensation
PITTSBURGH – After allegedly being denied more than $262,000 in stock compensation, a Cranberry Township man has sued his former employer in state court for breach of contract.
Plaintiff says she lost two toes after Walgreens cashier dropped purchase on her left foot
PITTSBURGH – A Walgreens customer has sued the retailer, whose cashier allegedly dropped one of the items the plaintiff purchased on her left foot and caused her to have two of her toes amputated.
Rental property business partner alleges fellow partners committed financial mismanagement
PITTSBURGH – A Maryland landlord who co-owns rental properties in Pittsburgh has initiated legal action against his business partners, for their alleged financial mismanagement of their rental business.
Post-Gazette deliveryman sues homeowner after alleged slip on snow broke leg
PITTSBURGH – A Pitcairn-based newspaper deliveryman is suing the owner and resident of a Pittsburgh property, where he says he was injured in the course of his delivery duties.
Cinema advertising company seeking reconciliation of $113K in outstanding payments
PITTSBURGH – A cinema advertising company has launched legal action against a local advertising agency, claiming the agency owes it outstanding payments in excess of $113,000.
Woman says she slipped and fell at Fox Hollow Condos, sues
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff allegedly injured at a Moon Township condominium complex is suing the complex’s management entity, claiming that defendant is responsible for injuries she suffered in a fall on the property.