News from June 2018
Patron blames Harrah's Philadelphia, Caesars for foot injury
MEDIA — A patron is suing Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack and Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. Inc., claiming that the defendants did not take sufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Pets Global says M2 Logistics, Habil Transportation never delivered cargo
HARRISBURG — Pets Global Inc. is suing freight forwarders M2 Logistics Inc. and Habil Transportation LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Veolia Energy claims incorrect valve markings caused explosion
PHILADELPHIA — A steam and power supplier is suing Flowserve US Inc., a flow control manufacturer, citing alleged negligence and manufacturing defect.
Couple blames Speedway Store operators for man's fall
LANCASTER — A husband and wife are suing Speedway Store #6729 and convenience store operators, claiming the defendants did not take appropriate measures to prevent injuries to customers.
Patient says UPMC Shayside allowed nurse with TB to work
PITTSBURGH — A patient filed a class-action lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Shayside, citing alleged professional negligence.
Man allegedly shot by Johnsonburg police officer
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing the Borough of Johnsonburg and Police Officer David Cuneo, citing alleged assault and battery.
Couple claims Hair Cuttery highlight work caused rash
PHILADELPHIA — A Clinton Heights couple is suing Creative Hairdressers Inc., which does business as Hair Cuttery, claiming that the defendant did not take sufficient measures to prevent injuries at its salon.
SEC charges insurance salesman in alleged securities scheme
SCRANTON — A Securities and Exchange Commission complaint claims a Bellefonte insurance salesman is guilty of fraud and unjust enrichment.
Pedestrian claims he was hit by Upper Darby Police vehicle
MEDIA — A pedestrian is suing the Upper Darby Police Department, Officer Jeffrey Thrash and the Township of Upper Darby, citing alleged negligence that resulted in injuries.
East Caln Township wants unsightly cell tower removed
PHILADELPHIA — East Caln Township is suing wireless telecommunications companies SBA Towers Inc. and SBA Towers II LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Insurers to feel brunt of New Jersey asbestos ruling, while Delaware hits employers on same day
A decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court forces Honeywell’s insurers to pay for thousands of asbestos claims even though the company, through its Bendix unit, continued to make asbestos-containing brake products for more than a decade after it could no longer obtain insurance coverage for such products.
Appeal filed in lawsuit over 'Albert the Tree' by children's author
PHILADELPHIA - An appeal has been filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in a case in which children's author Jennie Nicassio claims a major publisher and leading company media ripped off her idea in order to publish a strikingly similar book and air a television special.
Estate administrator's appeal of GE and CBS asbestos exposure ruling unsuccessful
HARRISBURG - An estate executor failed to prove that General Electric and CBS Corp. were liable for a former employee’s death after being exposed to asbestos, as the Superior Court of Pennsylvania granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a June 12 opinion.
ESL teacher says Pa. school districts violated Transfer of Entities Act in not offering her employment
SCRANTON – An English as a Second Language teacher claims two Northeastern Pennsylvania school districts violated the Transfer of Entities Act when they failed to offer her employment subsequent to a termination those districts made with an agency contracted to provide ESL instructional services.
Business owner accuses All American Rooter of defamation
SCRANTON — A landscaping company is suing Michael Ford III, who does business as All American Rooter, citing alleged defamation.
Estate administrator blames St. Francis Country House for patient death
MEDIA — An estate administrator is suing St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care, also known as St. Francis Country House, and several others, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence, causing injuries.
Former employee accuses Children's Hospital of Philadelphia of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former purchasing assistant is suing Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, citing alleged harassment and discrimination.
Commuter blames SEPTA, Amtrak and City of Chester for injuries from fall
PHILADELPHIA — A commuter is suing The National Railroad Passenger Corp., which does business as Amtrak, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the City of Chester, citing alleged negligence.
$160 million settlement secured in food truck explosion case, said to be largest in Pa. state court history
PHILADELPHIA – Four victims of a fatal food truck explosion in Philadelphia’s Feltonville neighborhood in 2014 will receive a record-setting $160 million through pre-verdict settlements secured in Pennsylvania state court.
Man whose right hand was mangled by supposedly faulty log-splitter sues for damages
A man whose right hand was mutilated as a result of an allegedly-faulty log splitting machine has sued the manufacturer of the device, in addition to the property owners who provided him with the equipment when the accident occurred.