News from January 2018
Man alleges York County Prison Board, others interfered with FMLA rights
HARRISBURG – A York County man formerly employed as a deputy warden alleges he was constructively terminated after returning from a medical leave.
US Airways gets out of lawsuit filed by baggage handler hit by door
HARRISBURG – The state Superior Court has awarded summary judgment to US Airways in a lawsuit filed by an injured baggage handler, but he can continue his claims against companies that designed, built and maintained the door.
Man alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America unlawfully terminated long-term disability benefits
SCRANTON – A Harveys Lake Borough man alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully terminated.
Plaintiffs' attorney, weighing possible appeal, says GNC overtime pay ruling 'still a victory'
HARRISBURG – The plaintiffs’ attorney in a class action overtime pay lawsuit filed against General Nutrition Centers agreed with much of a Dec. 22 appeal ruling entered by the Superior Court.
Consumer claims Clearview Electric Inc. customers pay a higher charge for electricity
PITTSBURGH – A consumer claims she was charged a higher rate for electricity because her former utility company charged variable rates not based on wholesale market conditions.
Huntington Technology Finance alleges Surgem, others defaulted on lease
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh lease finance corporation alleges that is owed more than $1.3 million for leased equipment.
Hunter Keystone Peterbilt LP claims Georgia company owes more than $100,000 on lease
PITTSBURGH – A Butler business alleges a Georgia company has defaulted on a lease agreement.
After kidnapping, torture of young girl, another lawsuit filed against a W.C. Bryant Elementary employee
PHILADELPHIA – A new civil lawsuit has been filed against a school employee who allegedly allowed a child to be kidnapped from an elementary school in 2013, leading to the girl's torture.
Uber seeks ruling on whether drivers are entitled to compensation for time waiting
PHILADELPHIA – Uber Technologies Inc. has asked the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to reconsider a ruling that addressed the issue of whether Uber drivers who are online waiting for ride requests are entitled to compensation for that time.
Boscov's seeks dismissal of FMLA lawsuit after loss in Third Circuit
READING – Boscov’s Department Store is asking the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to dismiss a Family and Medical Leave Act complaint, months after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Wisconsin woman sanctioned by Philly judge; She is suing over a pothole
PHILADELPHIA – Alleged failures relating to a lack of response to interrogatories and requests for production of documents have left a Wisconsin woman, one suing a number of Pennsylvania-based utility companies for injuries and damages resulting from an automobile accident, facing legal sanctions.
Pennsylvania store owner facing breach of contract suit from Missouri music and electronics distributor
PITTSBURGH – A Missouri distributor of musical instruments, audio, lighting and consumer electronics has filed suit against a Pennsylvania music store owner for breach of contract.
Casino and Anheuser Busch to pay settlement after woman says she was cut by beer bottle
PHILADELPHIA – Negligence litigation between a Philadelphia woman and the SugarHouse Casino and Anheuser Busch centered on injuries resulting from her from being cut by a beer bottle she was served at the casino has been settled.
Negligence lawsuit against inflatable entertainment center sent to Bucks County court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation initiated by a New Jersey family against a children’s inflatable entertainment facility for injury-related negligence was recently transferred to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Eastern Solar Glass Inc. alleged to have failed to pay contributions to benefit plans
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey company is alleged to owe more than $80,000 to Philadelphia-based employee benefit plans.
Premium Sports Inc. claims Sona Pub & Kitchen unlawfully broadcast soccer match
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia restaurant is alleged to have unlawfully intercepted a sports match and broadcasted it without authorization.
Man seeks more than $150,000 from Cigna over denial of long-term disability benefits
READING – A Bucks County man is challenging an insurance company's denial of long-term disability benefits.
Pittsburgh medical office alleges Drycast sent unsolicited fax
PHILADELPHIA – A private Pittsburgh medical practice alleges that a Cleveland, Ohio company sent it unsolicited faxes.
Mifflin County agrees to pay $100K to mother who says she was wrongly accused of child abuse
HARRISBURG – A mother who alleged she was falsely accused of abusing her minor child has reached a settlement with Mifflin County and other individuals.
Gold Elevator Services Inc. alleged to owe more than $40,000 to benefit plans
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey company is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to Newtown Square-based multiemployer employee benefit plans.