News from January 2018
Superior Court affirms transfer of whistleblower's multimillion-dollar legal malpractice case
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has affirmed a previous ruling that changed venue in an appeal brought by a whistleblower seeking a piece of a $56 million settlement.
Lawsuit results from construction laborer's alleged accident and traumatic brain injury
PHILADELPHIA – A construction laborer who allegedly suffered traumatic brain injury after being struck in the head by an excavator at a job site is pursuing damages in state court.
Roofer's improperly installed skylight led to condo unit's water damage, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County property rental company is taking a local roofing contractor to state court to recover financial damages connected to water mitigation repairs resulting from what it says was an improperly installed skylight.
Lawsuit: Plaintiff entered premature labor due to assault and battery at Family Dollar store
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who suffered an alleged incident of assault and battery at a Philadelphia Family Dollar store, one which she says caused pregnancy complications and her to enter premature labor, has filed suit against the discount retailer and each of its corporate entities for damages.
Litigation funder's identity will stay secret after Pittsburgh judge's order
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge recently ruled that work product documents and a litigation funding agreement, one connected to a consolidated patent infringement lawsuit involving magnetic technology used in computer hard drives, will remain shielded.
Misshapen sewer grate the cause of plaintiff's injuries, lawsuit says
PITTSBURGH – A Gibsonia plaintiff allegedly injured by a shopping mall’s misshapen sewer grate is suing the mall’s management company for damages in state court.
Texas finance group looking for reconciliation of outstanding loan funds
PITTSBURGH – A finance company based in Texas is seeking to recover allegedly outstanding loan funds it issued to a Western Pennsylvania defendant in 2006.
Suit says defective floor condition led to plaintiff's injuries at Honda dealership
PITTSBURGH – A recently-filed lawsuit alleges that a plaintiff’s severe back injuries suffered at a Pittsburgh Honda dealership were allegedly the result of that same dealership’s defective floor condition.
Hair salon owner facing premises liability lawsuit over alleged fall
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff who allegedly suffered bodily injury just after leaving a hair salon in Sewickley is suing the owner of the premises for damages in state court.
Maryland consumer alleges credit bureaus, others are reporting inaccurate information on credit history
PHILADELPHIA – A Maryland man alleges his credit has been damaged by inaccurate information.
Chase Bank USA alleged to have invaded Scranton woman's privacy with calls
HARRISBURG – A Scranton woman alleges a financial institution invaded her privacy with its calls.
Consumer claims Trans Union, Experian mixed credit file with his brother's file
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas resident alleges he has suffered harm to his credit score and credit reputation because Trans Union and Experian have confused his credit file with that of his brother.
Consume files suit against Assured RX over alleged illegal telemarketing
WILLIAMSPORT – A seller of pain relief creams is alleged to have engaged in illegal telemarketing.
Former mental institution patients appeal gun ownership case dismissal to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – Two men have appealed a Sept. 25 order in which a federal judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania and federal laws that prohibit individuals who were previously admitted to a mental institution from owning a gun.
Court restores disability benefits for former Duquesne Light worker who claimed bomb threats caused a panic disorder and PTSD
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) decision that terminated a former Duquesne Light Co. employee’s medical benefits related to treatment of panic disorder - but also upheld termination of her benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder symptoms.
Professor's wrongful termination lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh includes an escaped monkey
PITTSBURGH – A former immunology professor and laboratory director fired from the University of Pittsburgh after reporting alleged safety and procedural violations believes the institution violated the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law when it dismissed her.
Apartment complex's concrete step is the alleged cause of plaintiff's injuries
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff who allegedly suffered knee injuries resulting from an accident with a concrete step on the premises of his apartment complex has filed for damages.
Lawsuit: Kohl's department store employee suffers series full-body injuries after leaving work
PITTSBURGH – A newly-filed lawsuit in state court has been brought by a plaintiff who claimed to suffer debilitating full-body injuries in the defendants’ parking lot, after leaving her job at a Kohl’s department store.
Plaintiff allegedly knocked unconscious by fellow patron sues Meadows Casino for negligence
PITTSBURGH – A woman allegedly injured in the food court of the Meadows Casino by another customer falling on top of her and knocking her unconscious has filed litigation against the casino and its management company for negligence.
Norfolk Southern Corp. employee alleges brake shoe caused fall, fractured wrist
HARRISBURG – An Ohio man alleges he was injured at a Pennsylvania rail yard because of a fall.