News from July 2018
Suit alleging U-Haul employee's forklift crash caused injury thrown out
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania agreed with a trial court that an employee of McGrath Technical Staffing could not bring a lawsuit against U-Haul for work injuries because of an agreement signed with his employer, according to a June 22 opinion.
Superior Court reinstates cancer case against Bayer; Widow of Pittsburgh-area golf course employee pursuing the case
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania sent a wrongful death case filed by the administrator of the estate of a golf course employee who died in February 2009 back to a trial court for further proceedings, ruling that the trial court made an error in granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants, including Bayer Cropscience.
New York couple blames Happy Trails Stables for fall from horse
SCRANTON — A New York couple is suing Happy Trails Stables, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries at the defendant's facility.
ALDI customer files class action suit alleging disability discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A disabled man filed a class-action lawsuit against ALDI, Inc., citing alleged disability discrimination.
McDonald's customer blames driver, Merg-Nik for parking lot accident
PITTSBURGH — A McDonald's customer is suing truck owner Alan Michael Zatek and restaurant operator Merg-Nik Inc., citing alleged negligence.
Briggs Law Office says clients failed to pay $302,599
PHILADELPHIA — A law firm is suing clients Stanton Kremsky and SSK MD Inc., citing alleged breach of a retainer agreement.
Former employee accuses Turkey Hill of disability discrimination
ALLENTOWN — A freezer operator is suing former employer Turkey Hill LP, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Daughter blames doctors, Han Trauma, Crozer Chester for mother's death
PHILADELPHIA — A daughter and estate executrix is suing Dr. Kristina Burns and numerous other medical care providers, including Han Trauma Center and Crozer Chester Medical Center, citing alleged professional liability.
Patient blames CR Bard, Mercy Hospital for defective vena cava filter
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania resident is suing CR Bard Inc, Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc., Dr. Samuel Simone and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy Hospital, citing alleged breach of implied warranty of merchantability, negligence, negligent misrepresentation and strict product liability.
Iesi Pa Bethlehem Landfill accused of causing public nuisance
PHILADELPHIA — Two Freemansburg residents filed a class-action lawsuit against Bethlehem Landfill Co., doing business as Iesi Pa Bethlehem Landfill, citing alleged public and private nuisance and negligence.
Aerotek claims competitor Beacon Hill Staffing tried to steal clients
PHILADELPHIA — A recruitment agency is suing Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC, citing alleged tortious interference.
Superior Court says companies registered to do business in Pennsylvania consent to its jurisdiction
HARRISBURG – According to a ruling from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, regardless if a company doesn’t do much business here, a company registered for commercial purposes in the state effectively consents to the jurisdiction of its state and federal courts.
Class action plaintiffs suing Montgomery McCracken for $619M attempting a second bite at the apple, firm argues
SCRANTON – A law firm facing a $619 million legal malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania federal court wants the case dismissed for failure to state a claim and other causes or alternatively, transferred to federal court in New York.
Insurer asked to provide defense in lawsuit from worker who fell 40 feet onto beam during construction
PHILADELPHIA – An underlying personal injury action has a construction company seeking indemnification and defense from the Penn National and Travelers insurance companies in a separate, federal court lawsuit.
LVL claims City of Easton breached billboard site lease agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A leasing company is suing the City of Easton, citing alleged breach of contract.
Underwriting association claims law passed by Gov. Wolf allows seizure of property
SCRANTON — A non-profit organization is suing Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, citing alleged breach of duty, contract clause violation and unconstitutional taking.
Cheswick police chief files suit in wake of overtime dispute
PITTSBURGH — A police chief is suing Cheswick Borough for breach of contract.
JMJ Quick Lube blamed for customer's automobile accident
PITTSBURGH — A couple is suing JMJ Quick Lube Inc, also known as JMJ Automotive and Express Lube, citing alleged loss of consortium and negligence.
U.S. national files suit claiming terrorist group kidnapped his mother
HARRISBURG — A U.S. national is suing terrorist group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, also known as Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, claiming that the group intentinally inflicted emotional distress on him.
Father asks court to keep Philadelphia Medical Examiner from allowing cremation
MEDIA — A Chester resident filed a lawsuit June 27 in connection with an alleged dispute over his minor son's funeral services and burial.