News from June 2018
&&&Estate administrator blames Golden Living Center for mother's death
READING — An estate administrator is suing Golden Living Center-Reading, which does business as GGNSC Mount Penn LP, alleging that the defendant's liability, negligence and vicarious liability led to the death of her mother.
Adjusters set to pursue 12 percent contingency fee in arbitration hearing this month
PHILADELPHIA – An arbitration hearing is set for later this month in a case featuring an insurance adjustment firm seeking its contracted 12 percent contingency fee, in an underlying matter concerning a property loss.
N.J. financial firm seeking to recoup in excess of $20K in outstanding vehicle loan costs
PHILADELPHIA – Court records indicate a judgment has been issued in a legal action revolving around a vehicle loan payment which a New Jersey finance firm says went into default.
Some of Huntington inmate's civil rights violations claims allowed to proceed
HARRISBURG - The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed part of an inmate’s claims against the State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon for denying the man dental surgery with “deliberate indifference.”
Commonwealth Court upholds denial of unemployment benefits, disputes claimant's rationale for quitting
HARRISBURG - The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion affirming the Erie Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision to deny a woman benefits after she voluntarily left her job to relocate, noting that the woman had failed to show a compelling reason for quitting.
Chestnut Hill private school garners default judgment in case related to student's outstanding costs
PHILADELPHIA – Court records state a default judgment has been issued in a lawsuit concerning a Pre-K – Grade 12 prep school in Philadelphia, and its efforts to recoup unpaid tuition and other outstanding costs relating to one of its students.
Injury lawsuit concerning falling excavator discontinued without prejudice
PHILADELPHIA – According to a plaintiff counsel’s motion, the lawsuit concerning a man injured by a falling track loader/excavator while stationed in his work vehicle was discontinued without prejudice.
Bank of America accused of negligence by law firm resulting in improper wire transfer
PHILADELPHIA — A law firm is suing Bank of America Corp., citing alleged breach of an escrow control account agreement and negligence.
Circus company claims Pittsburgh's animal handling ordinance is unconstitutional
PITTSBURGH — Syria Shriners, doing business as the 69th Annual Shrine Circus, filed a lawsuit May 18 against the City of Pittsburgh and the city council for alleged abuse of power and violation of the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law and the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Nanticoke police officer claims city owes her overtime pay tied to doctor's visits
SCRANTON — A police officer is suing the City of Nanticoke for alleged violation of employment laws.
Deceased football player's father claims NCAA concussion protection fell short
PITTSBURGH — The father of a deceased college football player is suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association, alleging that the NCAA breached its duty to protect the safety of its student-athletes.
Daughter claims Comfort Keepers' negligence led to mother's death
PITTSBURGH — A daughter and estate executrix is suing CK Franchising Inc., which does business as Comfort Keepers and Sodexo Inc., alleging that the defendants did not take sufficient measures to prevent injuries to and the death of her mother.
Crew member blames Campbell Transportation for severe injuries
PITTSBURGH — A crew member is suing vessel owner Campbell Transportation Co. for failing to provide a safe work environment.
Patient blames Forbes Hospital and doctor for massive stroke
PITTSBURGH - A patient is suing West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc., doing business as Forbes Hospital, and Dr. Terrence Julien. alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent the patient's injuries.
Lawsuit: USAA insurance company allegedly acted in bad faith when investigating disabling crash
PHILADELPHIA – A motorist who suffered severe knee and back injuries in an accident in Northeast Philadelphia claims that the policyholder’s insurance failed to evaluate the resultant claim and acted in bad faith.
Widow files wrongful death lawsuit over allegedly faulty tire equipment
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of a man fatally struck by a piece of tire removal equipment has filed a survival and wrongful death lawsuit on his behalf, against his former employer and the companies that manufactured the equipment in question.
Man sues Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Fiat Chrysler, alleging Dodge Charger he rented malfunctioned and crashed
PHILADELPHIA – A Bensalem man is suing Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, claiming a faulty Dodge Charger he rented malfunctioned on the highway and crashed, causing him a number of serious injuries.
Plaintiff sustained facial injuries and broken ribs due to café's negligence, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – A retired chemist has launched legal action against a Philadelphia café, charging that its negligence led him to suffer a variety of injuries, including facial damage and potentially-broken ribs.
Parents claim Philadelphia school district discrimination affected son's education
PHILADELPHIA — Two Philadelphia parents and their son are suing the School District of Philadelphia, alleging that the district unlawfully discriminated against the student and failed to accommodate his disabilities.
Court upholds transfer of venue in personal injury suit against Parx Casino
HARRISBURG - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court’s decision to transfer the venue of a personal injury lawsuit against Parx Casino to Bucks County from Philadelphia County in a May 17 memorandum.