News from March 2018
Mellott's Heavy Hauling, RLC Logistics accused of failing to pay for damaged property
A company is suing Frederick J. Mellott d/b/a Mellott's Heavy Hauling and Robert Clarkson d/b/a RLC Logistics for alleged breach of contract and liability.
Architectural Polymers Inc., AP Thermoforming LLC allegedly failed to compensate two employees
Two individuals are suing Architectural Polymers Inc. and AP Thermoforming LLC for allegedly failing to properly compensate them for their work.
Ritz-Craft Custom Homes accused of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act
An individual is suing Ritz-Craft Corporation of PA a/k/a Ritz-Craft Custom Homes for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Judge dismisses some of AG Shapiro's 'rent-a-bank' lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed some claims filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro related to a “rent-a-bank scheme” allegedly conducted by a group of lenders.
Study on consumer lawsuit loans finds high rates, confusing terms
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The broadest study yet of consumer litigation finance – money forwarded to lawsuit plaintiffs in anticipation of a victory in court or a legal settlement – found a “very complicated and circuitous” system in which some borrowers appear to subsidize others and the median interest rate exceeds 40%.
Case over Macungie house fire proceeds to settlement conference
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal magistrate judge has scheduled March 20 as the day to possibly settle a subrogation case over damages related to a house fire, a month after the defendants lost their effort to dismiss the case.
Case of supposed negligently-applied quick weave hair treatment that injured plaintiff headed to court
PHILADELPHIA – According to a case management order approved by the presiding judge, a lawsuit filed by a woman against her hairstylist and his employer for allegedly injuring her during the application of a hairstyle known as a “quick-weave” is headed to trial in state court later this year.
Default judgment sought in case involving ticket broker who supposedly owes $31K in fees
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia-based broker’s failure to file an answer to a complaint filed by Connecticut-based ticket software agency connected to more than $30,000 for ticket orders it supposedly never paid for, has the plaintiff seeking a default judgment.
Settlement reached in action connected to Kenmore grill that supposedly caused fire
PHILADELPHIA – The estate of a Chambersburg woman has settled a lawsuit between it and Electrolux Home Ranges and Sears Roebuck & Co., the respective manufacturer and distributor of a Kenmore-brand gas grill the plaintiffs say malfunctioned and caused a damaging fire at the decedent’s property.
Wallingford Nursing seeks answers after being sued over woman's fall
MEDIA – Defense counsel for a Wallingford nursing home want an Aston plaintiff suing the facility for alleged leg, spine and shoulder injuries to answer requests for interrogatory answers and production of documents.
Man alleges he left job with Best Behavioral Healthcare because it failed to pay him
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee of a mental and behavioral health service provider alleges he was not paid during his nearly six-month employment.
Consumers claim dehumidifier malfunctioned and caused fire at Lake Harmony property
PHILADELPHIA – Lake Harmony residents allege that a malfunctioning dehumidifier caused a fire at their property.
Shift leader alleges Dunkin Donuts failed to pay her appropriate overtime rate
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman alleges she was not properly compensated for overtime work during her employment with a restaurant.
Wrongful death settlement with Lancaster County elder care facility worth six figures
LANCASTER – According to Lancaster County court records, the estate administrators of a deceased Pennsylvania man have reached a six-figure settlement with the elder care facility they allege was negligent in causing his broken neck and subsequent death.
State court suit between Philly law firms over outstanding legal fees is settled
PHILADELPHIA – Court records state that litigation between two Philadelphia law firms over alleged non-payment of outstanding legal fees has recently been settled.
Patron settles matter over injuries connected to top of broken beer bottle with SugarHouse Casino and Anheuser Busch
PHILADELPHIA – A visitor to SugarHouse Casino who claimed to have been cut and wounded by the “sharp, broken and jagged” top to a beer bottle she was served on the premises, has settled with both the casino and Anheuser Busch.
Crab Tavern restaurant claims plaintiff contributed to her own injuries
MEDIA – A negligence action against a Darby restaurant continues in a Delaware County court, as the restaurant claims a fire and the plaintiff’s subsequent severe personal injuries were, at least in part, her own doing.
Out-of-state plaintiffs given permission by Pa. Supreme Court; Ruling is part of a trend, lawyer says
HARRISBURG – A recent state Supreme Court ruling that allowed an out-of-state resident to file a lawsuit in Philadelphia alleging violations of Pennsylvania law is part of a trend, a Philadelphia-area lawyer says.
Southcoast Elevator & Escalator Co. alleged to owe more than $400,000 in contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A California employer is alleged to have failed to timely make contributions to multi-employer benefit plans based in Newtown Square.
Allstate alleges defective Surge Products jump start unit caused property damage
PHILADELPHIA – An insurance company alleges a defective jump start unit caused a fire at a Chester Springs property.