News from May 2018
Everest Receivable Services Inc. accused of using abusive debt collection practices
An individual is suing Everest Receivable Services Inc. and Does 1-10 for alleged harassment and abusive debt collection practices.
Doubletree by Hilton-Reading accused of firing employee because she allegedly makes involuntary facial expressions
An individual is suing Doubletree by Hilton-Reading for alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Reeb Millwork Corporation allegedly fired employee for taking leave of absence
An individual is suing his former employer, Reeb Millwork Corporation, for alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Striking of Philadelphia's wage inquiry law might deter other cities from passing similar legislation
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently struck down part of a Philadelphia ordinance that prohibited employers from asking job applicants about their pervious salaries.
Pacific Indemnity Company accused of wrongfully denying $761,000 claim stemming from an alleged break-in and robbery
An individual is suing Pacific Indemnity Company for allegedly breaching an insurance contract.
Life Insurance Company of North America accused of wrongfully terminating insurance benefits
An individual is suing Life Insurance Company of North America for allegedly failing to continue her benefits.
Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital and three doctors allegedly failed to provide proper medical care
Two individuals are suing Dr. Ernest P. Jones, Dr. Robert Coll, Dr. Richard G. Williams and Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital for alleged medical malpractice.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission allegedly fired woman because of her disability
An individual is suing her former employer, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
KB Logistics LLC allegedly failed to comply with contract
A company is suing KB Logistics LLC for alleged breach of contract.
Matter of expenses from deceased former resident of nursing results in default judgment
PHILADELPHIA – A default judgment has been issued in a legal action involving a Philadelphia nursing home and the family of a deceased former resident of that same home, who allegedly left expenses associated with the decedent’s care unpaid.
Pharmacy Ph.D settles with healthcare company in lawsuit over residency match program
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation has been settled between a pharmaceutical Ph.D recipient from Philadelphia and a Florida-based healthcare corporation over a residency match program allegedly gone awry.
Suit settled with San Diego finance entities who allegedly pursued debt illegally, committed defamation
PHILADELPHIA – A case between a Philadelphia man who alleged a San Diego company illegally pursued a credit card debt claim against him, violated financial laws in the process and defamed him has been settled.
Plaintiff wins $20K from Progressive Insurance in breach of contract and bad faith lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Court records show a plaintiff won her lawsuit against Progressive Insurance for breach of contract and bad faith, among other charges, after allegedly receiving a lowball offer of underinsured motorist benefits.
Insurer fights off bad faith claim after investigating man's claim fire caused $1M in losses
JOHNSTOWN — Logic has won out in a breach-of-contract case in which a Pennsylvania federal judge categorically sided with the insurance company being sued for denying a policy claim, according to a Philadelphia attorney.
Judge dismisses weight-loss company's complaint against HighYa and BrightReviews
A federal judge has dismissed a weight-loss company's lawsuit against two online review sites for allegedly violating a federal trademark statute, ruling that the statute doesn't apply in this case.
Litigation over Comcast technician who allegedly caused $100K of fire damage to residence to see settlement conference in fall
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a Philadelphia couple who claimed they suffered more than $100,000 in fire damage to their marital residence due to the alleged negligence of a Comcast technician, has been scheduled for a settlement conference this autumn, prior to the case heading to trial next winter.
Case involving man injured by fallen utility pole slated for settlement proceedings
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation from a man who was injured by a fallen utility pole that crashed through his residence three years ago has been scheduled for a settlement conference this autumn, before the case sees the inside of a courtroom next winter.
Default judgment handed down in lawsuit between roofing companies for more than $8K
PHILADELPHIA – Due to a lack of response, one roofing supply company has won a default judgment in a legal action it brought against another for more than $8,000 in unpaid costs.
Settlement ends litigation between Progressive Insurance and driver who allegedly damaged vehicle of policyholder
PHILADELPHIA – Progressive Insurance recently settled a lawsuit against a driver it believes caused a serious accident which damaged a vehicle owned by one of its insured policyholders.
Aramark Campus LLC allegedly fired woman because she was pregnant
An individual is suing her former employer, Aramark Campus LLC, for alleged harassment and pregnancy discrimination.