News from July 2018
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK: Mcnees attorneys honored at "Lawyers on the fast track" awards dinner
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC attorneys Dana Chilson and James Franklin were honored at The Legal Intelligencer’s 2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track awards dinner in Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG: Limited vs. Full Tort: The Most Vital Topic for PA Drivers
As a Pennsylvania resident, it is essential for you to be aware of state regulations that could affect your legal rights following a car crash.
DICKIE MCCAMEY & CHILCOTE: Name that Fee - Exploring the legality of surcharges, service fees, and convenience fees
Dickie McCamey & Chilcote issued the following announcement on July 27.There are a number of different ways for businesses to attempt to recoup costs charged by credit card processors and issuers for each credit card transaction entered into by such businesses.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Void means Void - Municipal Contract that did not conform to statute is void and no claim for breach or quasi-contract or unjust enrichment is permitted
Aquatic Renovations Sys. v. Vill. of Walbridge, 2018 Ohio App. Lexis 1581 (April 13, 2018)
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: CASE UPDATE: “Operation Car Wash” Crime Ring Leader Sentenced to Five to 10 Years in Prison
Organized Crime Ring Members who Fraudulently Obtained Thousands of PA License Plates Sentenced, Ordered to Collectively Pay $1.3 Million
Plaintiff's near two-year delay in pursuing complaint against Aqua Pennsylvania leads to denial of its amendment
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court upheld the denial of amendment to a plaintiff’s complaint against the Aqua Pennsylvania water company, charging the lack of specificity in his allegations and undue delay of nearly two years in filing for said amendment, led to that very same denial.
Former research analyst didn't prove Merck engaged in fraud, Third Circuit rules
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court upheld a summary judgment ruling for the Merck pharmaceutical company in opposition to the claims of one of its former research analysts, who claims she was unlawfully terminated after alleging the company engaged in fraud.
Collegeville company says marketing communications firm broke lease terms and didn't vacate premises
NORRISTOWN – A Montgomery County property management company alleges that a marketing communications firm has failed to vacate its premises after the termination of a lease agreement, and has subsequently sued for breach of contract.
Man claims Arctic Glacier employee hit his trailer and beat him
MEDIA — A Philadelphia resident is suing Arctic Glacier USA Inc. and employee Samuel Boone, citing alleged assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Galway's Pub patron claims dumpster placement led to injuries
MEDIA — A patron is suing Galway's Pub, Pinciotti Rubbish Removal Corp. and Jack Clark Rubbish Removal claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Children claim Residences at Chestnut Ridge's negligence led to mother's death
MEDIA — A woman's children and co-estate administrators are suing VS Wallingford LLC, which does business as Residences at Chestnut Ridge, citing an alleged failure to conduct daily check-up on its residents and claiming the facility's negligence led to their mother's death.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network claims Sunoco polluted water
PHILADELPHIA — A non-profit organization is suing Sunoco Pipeline LP, claiming the company violated the Clean Water Act.
Guest blames Kimpton Hotel employee for injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A guest is suing Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group LLC, doing business as Kimpton Hotel Monaco Alexandria, citing alleged negligence.
State Farm says fire started as a result of man's negligence
PHILADELPHIA — State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. is suing Michael Shelley, citing alleged negligence in connection with a fire.
State Farm blames M&M Services employees for fire
SCRANTON — State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. is suing IDC Management Co., which does business as M&M Services, citing alleged negligence.
Man blames General Motors for injuries from exploding airbag
PITTSBURGH — A consumer is suing General Motors Co. and affiliated automobile distributors, citing alleged negligence.
Widow blames Marian Manor for husband's death
PITTSBURGH — A widow is suing healthcare facility operator Marian Manor Corp., making claims of negligence and wrongful death.
Property owner claims City of Pittsburgh failed to fix road and sewer issues
PITTSBURGH — A property owner is suing the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, citing alleged negligence.
7-Eleven franchisee alleging company "made life miserable" given leave to amend lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A breach of contract lawsuit filed against convenience store chain 7-Eleven by one of its longtime franchisees, who claimed the company “made life miserable for him," has been dismissed for lack of specificity related to the charge and with leave to file an amended complaint.
Philadelphia federal court now hearing case of Va. airplane crash that claimed life of student pilot
PHILADELPHIA – A strict liability lawsuit connected to a fatal airplane crash which claimed the life a student pilot in Virginia will now be heard in a Pennsylvania federal court, per a recent removal.