News from June 2018
McDonald's operators accused of negligence in slip-and-fall case
PITTSBURGH — A business invitee is suing Roberts QSR Management Inc., which operates a McDonald's restaurant, David Shapira and Irwin Shapira, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Spouse blames Select Medical, doctors for wife's death
HARRISBURG — A surviving spouse is suing Select Medical Corp. and other healthcare providers, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent infection and death.
Lender claims 5171 Campbells Land, owner failed to repay loan
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County resident is suing borrowers William Kane and 5171 Campbells Land Co. LLC for breach of contract.
Property owner says Ningbo Singfun, Lowe's negligence led to fire
STROUDSBURG — A property owner is suing Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co. Ltd. and Lowe's Cos. Inc., citing alleged negligence related to a fire caused by an electric heater malfunction.
Woman blames Gree Electric Appliances for air conditioner fire
PHILADELPHIA — A city resident is suing Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai and three affiliates, citing alleged breach of implied warranty and strict product liability.
Judge rules in egg-pricing case that value must be tied to domestic price
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that the value of eggs must be calculated by the price egg farmers paid to purchase them domestically.
Lawsuit: Neighbors' negligence led to elderly woman being savagely attacked by German Shepherd
PHILADELPHIA – An elderly Philadelphia woman claiming to have been savagely attacked by a neighbor’s German Shepherd dog has sued the dog’s owners, alleging their negligence directly led to the mauling.
SEPTA carpenter alleges faulty fence-installing tool gave him serious hernia injury
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) carpenter has initiated litigation against the entity for violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), claiming a machine it gave him to operate caused him to suffer an inguinal hernia last year.
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Man says he suffered severe electric shock injuries from operating Toastmaster coffee maker
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who suffered severe electric shock from operating a Toastmaster coffee pot is suing the manufacturers of the appliance and the store from where he purchased it, among other defendants.
HIV/AIDS nonprofit claims Atlanta singer won't refund $25K performance payment advance
PHILADELPHIA – A non-profit organization which assists HIV/AIDS patients claims an Atlanta-based singer it paid an advance to perform at one of its gala events wasn’t able to attend, but didn’t refund the advance she received.
Passenger blames Amtrak for on-track accident, injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A passenger is suing National Railroad Passenger Corp., which does business as Amtrak, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to passengers.
Former Home Depot employee claims he was fired because of mental illness
PHILADELPHIA — A warehouse associate is suing The Home Depot Inc., citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Former employee accuses Scotlandyard Security of wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A security officer is suing former employer Scotlandyard Security Services Inc. for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Mother and daughter blame Arrowhead Lake Community Association for injuries
WILKES-BARRE — A mother and daughter are suing Arrowhead Lake Community Association, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Software company alleges its website was copied by Resolute Innovation
PITTSBURGH — A software technology company is suing Resolute Innovation Inc., citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
There is now a class certified in case against Progressive over anti-theft discount
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge granted class certification June 7 to drivers who claim Progressive Specialty Insurance Co. did not give them a state-mandated 10 percent premium discount for having vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft devices.
Philadelphia judge grants states' motion for separate track in antitrust case over drug-pricing
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has granted a motion made by the attorneys general for 44 states, including Pennsylvania, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for a separate government track in a multidistrict antitrust case involving the pricing of generic pharmaceuticals.
Lawyers accused of botching litigation over Luzerne Co. Kerr-McGee plant; Class action seeks $619 million
SCRANTON – A federal court in Scranton now has jurisdiction over a lawsuit which is seeking more than $619 million for 4,400 residents of Avoca, who were said to be exposed to carcinogenic substances from the Kerr-McGee Corp. wood treatment facility.
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Wasted vegetables and lonely dogs: Property owner files lawsuit over CSX derailment in Bedford Co.
PITTSBURGH – An August 2017 derailment of a train hauling toxic chemicals in Hyndman has led to a class action lawsuit against CSX Transportation on behalf of the residents allegedly affected by the wreck and subsequent spill.
Keystone Warriors claims GoDaddy refused to address hacking, lost emails
PHILADELPHIA — Non-profit corporation Keystone Warriors is suing GoDaddy Inc. and GoDaddy.Com LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.