News from June 2018
Law firm loses bid to keep fee dispute in Lackawanna County
HARRISBURG - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania rejected a Scranton personal injury firm’s efforts to keep its dispute with a Pittsburgh firm in Lackawanna County.
Landowners' lawsuit accuses Chesapeake Energy of breach of contract
SCRANTON — A group of land owners is suing Chesapeake Appalachian LLC and Chesapeake Energy Corp. for alleged bad faith, conversion and breach of contract in connection with a natural gas drilling agreement.
Hotel guest files lawsuit after allegedly falling on wrinkled rug at Hershey Lodge
PHILADELPHIA — A hotel patron is suing Hershey Entertainment & Resort Co, alleging that the company did not take sufficient measures to prevent injuries to guests.
Class action filed against debt collectors FBCS, Midland Funding
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against debt collectors FBCS Inc. and Midland Funding LLC and 25 John Doe defendants, citing alleged abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection practices.
Philly plaintiff launches negligence lawsuit against bakery where she allegedly fell
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia plaintiff has sued a local bakery for negligence, after accusing it of creating a dangerous condition on its property and premises which injured her.
SEPTA flagman says transportation entity failed to shield him from contracting Lyme Disease and Bell's Palsy
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) flagman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), in response to Lyme Disease and Bell’s Palsy he says he was exposed to and contracted in the course of his work duties.
Lawsuit: Insurance provider failed to cover wind, water damage at plaintiff's property
PHILADELPHIA – A North Wales plaintiff is pursuing claims of breach of contract and bad faith against Farmers Insurance, arguing that the provider failed to cover her for losses due to wind and water damage at her property.
At center of lawsuit from N.J. electric company is $80K bill for allegedly unpaid costs
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey electric company is pursuing legal action against a Philadelphia contractor for more than $80,000 in unpaid costs, according to a new lawsuit.
Woman wants $13K arbitration award against Davidson Design affirmed
A client of Davison Design & Development Inc. is asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania to uphold an arbitration award in her favor, according to a motion filed on April 27.
Third Circuit reinstates housing groups' lawsuit against Pittsburgh
A federal appellate panel recently reversed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the city of Pittsburgh and its former mayor, Luke Ravenstahl, according to a decision filed on March 31 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Infidelity not covered by Violence Against Women Act in challenge by Peruvian immigrant who says he found wife in bed with another woman
A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by a man who had challenged the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services’ opinion that the Violence Against Women and Act (VAWA) does not cover acts of infidelity, according to a decision filed on May 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
No quit in trial bar after SCOTUS ruling, still filing lawsuits in favorite courts
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Since last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dealt a blow to forum-shopping personal injury attorneys, companies threatened with sprawling, 50-state litigation have not been forced into defending cases all over the country.
Policyholder accuses State Farm and Firstline insurance companies of not covering losses to Brookhaven property
PHILADELPHIA – A policyholder whose apartment suffered physical loss and damages claims that a pair of major insurance companies have failed and refused to provide her the coverage that was due her in this situation, under those same policies.
Shopper says she suffered assault in Philly-based Family Dollar Store
PHILADELPHIA – In a recent lawsuit filed in state court, a Family Dollar shopper claims she was assaulted and beaten by employees of the discount store’s location on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia.
Organic cuisine restaurant alleges construction company's negligence led to damage on its adjacent roof
PHILADELPHIA – A new lawsuit claims that a construction company’s negligence led to damage sustained to the roof of the adjacent building, an all-organic restaurant.
Philadelphia Eagles fan charged with punching police horse instead claims he was victim of police assault
PHILADELPHIA – A man charged with punching a Philadelphia Police Department mounted patrol horse before the NFL's NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings in January has filed a lawsuit in state court, claiming instead that he was the victim of assault and battery at the hands of the police.
Superior Court reinstates wrongful death lawsuit; Golf groundskeeper's leukemia blamed on chemical companies
HARRISBURG — The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has vacated orders that had excluded expert testimony and granted summary judgment in favor of chemical companies that are fighting a wrongful death lawsuit.
Isolator Fitness accused of violating telephone harassment statutes
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Isolator Fitness Inc. for allegedly violating telephone harassment statutes.
Silver Creek Services and Silver Line Logistics accuse former employees and their businesses of unfair competition
Two companies are suing their former employees, Gregory T. Kail, Zachar Piesciuk, Brian Linn and Michael Young, and their businesses, Revolution Energy Services Inc. and Revolution Logistics LLC, for alleged breach of fiduciary duty, trade libel and unfair competition.
Powell Trachtman PC accused of failing to pay overtime wages
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Powell Trachtman PC, Powell Legal Group PC and other companies and individuals for allegedly failing to pay overtime compensation.