News from June 2018
Pennridge School District still facing lawsuit over alleged sexual assault
Pennridge School District was found responsible for many violations after one of its student suffered harassment on and off school grounds according to court documents filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently.
Borough of Conway reaches settlement over parking spot issue for disabled residents
PITTSBURGH - A handful of Pennsylvania residents who find it difficult to walk were able to reach an agreement with a borough that once allegedly refused to provide accommodating parking spaces, according to court documents in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Abington School District still battling with disabled student and parent over IDEA violation claims
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania school district is still going back-and-forth with a disabled student and his parent on whether he received proper education, a dispute that led to a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Fracking company's loss could have impact; Superior Court split from previous Texas ruling
PITTSBURGH - A state appeals court decision is likely to influence development and investment decisions made by companies that use hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas.
Federal magistrate judge orders failed bidder on Westmoreland County hotel into arbitration
PITTSBURGH — A federal magistrate judge has ordered the failed high-bidder for a hotel in Westmoreland County into arbitration earlier to resolve differences over that failed bid.
Widow's suit says waste truck driver was exposed to hazardous chemicals that caused fatal brain tumor
PHILADELPHIA — A surviving widow is suing McCollister Transportation Systems Inc. and various entities, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Quality Touch Home Care facing allegations of breached ownership agreement
PITTSBURGH — A healthcare service provider is suing Quality Touch Home Care LLC, a home health agency, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Lancaster General facing RICO case filed by medical facilities
PHILADELPHIA — Medical facilities have filed a class action lawsuit against Lancaster General Hospital and others, citing alleged unjust enrichment and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
Parents of autistic student sue Pine-Richland School District
PITTSBURGH — Parents is suing Pine-Richland School District, a municipal corporation, citing alleged violation of student's rights.
Allegheny Co. bus driver's quick stop caused back injury, lawsuit says
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing The Port Authority of Allegheny County, a transportation agency, citing alleged negligent entrustment.
Lawsuit: Downed West Penn power line caused brush fire, killed man
PITTSBURGH — A mother and daughter are suing West Penn Company, an electric distributor, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and death.
Nursing home seeks to enforce arbitration agreement against late woman's estate that sued it in Delaware Co.
PHILADELPHIA — A healthcare provider is suing a representative of a former resident, citing alleged breach of contract.
AETNA blames law firm for HIV mailing fiasco
Healthcare company accuses law firm of negligencePHILADELPHIA — A healthcare company is suing Whatley Kallas, LLP; Whatley Kallas, LLC; and Consumer Watchdog, law firm, citing alleged breach of duty and liability.AETNA Inc. filed a complaint on May 23, in the U.S.
Patient sues eye care providers
Philadelphia resident accuses eye care providers of fraudulent representationsPhiladelphia — A patient is suing Philadelphia Vision Center, Bruce Rubin, eye care providers, citing alleged fraudulent representations.Alisha M.
Bellco Generics claims SpeedyRx owes nearly $130,000 on loan
PHILADELPHIA — A pharmaceutical products distributor is suing SpeedyRx LLC, Bentzion Salamon and Solomon Endzweig, citing alleged breach of a credit and guaranty agreement.
Counselor trainee accuses Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center of discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A youth detention counselor trainee is suing the City of Philadelphia - Juvenile Justice Center, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Aetna claims Mednax and Pediatrix falsely inflated claims
HARRISBURG — Four Aetna health insurance companies are suing a group of medical facilities, citing alleged fraud and unjust enrichment.
Surviving mother claims Community Options failed to protect her son
PITTSBURGH — A surviving mother is suing Community Options Inc. and two individual defendants, citing alleged negligence that led to the death of her son.
Daughter accuses ManorCare Health Services - Wallingford of poor care
MEDIA — An estate representative is suing two nursing home operators, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence in the care of her mother.
Inventors seek millions from InventHelp for alleged fraud
PHILADELPHIA — An inventor has filed a class-action lawsuit against Invention Submission Corp., which does business as InventHelp and individual defendants, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of duty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.