News from October 2018
Michigan company accuses Blume Honey Water of fraud in Pittsburgh lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A Michigan company is suing Blume Honey Water LLC, Michelle Burchfiels, Douglas Q. Holmes and DHJH Holdings LLC, beverage company, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud, liability and negligent misrepresentation.
Delta Medix is named in civil conspiracy and unjust enrichment lawsuit
SCRANTON — A group of urologists is suing Delta Medix PC, Margo Opsasnick, Kristine Kelly, James Roche, Mark Fratalli, Anthony Brutico, Keith Pritchyk, Terrence Lenahan, Daniel Brown, and Donald Preate Jr., multi-disciplinary physician group and its non-urologist physicians, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and civil conspiracy.
Lawsuit: Dunmore garbage man fell off defective step on truck, causing brain damage
SCRANTON — An incapacitated person, through legal guardians, is suing Scranton Manufacturing, Eagle Truck Equipment, The Cook Brothers Cos. and Mack Trucks, after he allegedly received brain damage following a fall from a garbage truck.
Passenger sues Amtrak following fall at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing National Railroad Passenger Corp., d/b/a Amtrak, citing alleged negligence.
Doctoral student claims she was wrongfully dismissed from Marywood University after sexual misconduct report
SCRANTON — A doctorate student is suing a university, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Former employee claims she was fired by Bayview Asset Management for bringing concerns to management
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a financing company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Judge rejects ALI's controversial Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance theory
TOPEKA, Kansas – A recent decision reached in a federal court pertaining to breach of contract and bad faith claims in a fatal auto accident case rejects a theory from the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance, and its recommendations for insurer liability for defense counsel conduct as “premature.”
Father sues Hampton Inn owner, says daughter hurt face in pool
SCRANTON — A father is suing Millett Real Estate, et al, premises controllers, citing alleged gross negligence and failure to warn.
GREENBURG TRAURIG LLP: Adds Skilled Litigator Kevin W. Rethore to its Philadelphia Roster
The Philadelphia office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand responsively to business needs with the addition of its latest hire, Kevin W. Rethore.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: Teresa Ficken Sachs Argues Before the Supreme Court of the United States
Teresa Ficken Sachs, Co-Chair of the Appellate Advocacy & Post-Trial Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, presented her first oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States on October 3, 2018, in the case of Knick v. Township of Scott, Pa., No. 17-647.
GILMAN & BEDIGIAN LLC: Plaintiff in Pennsylvania Slip & Fall Case Pursues Punitive Damages from Property Owner & Manager
Michael G. White brought a personal injury suit in a Chester County court against the manager and owner of the Paoli Place Apartments after breaking his ankle when slipping and falling in their icy parking lot.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Five Associates
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of five associates to the firm’s Philadelphia office. Patrick C. Cullen, Dylan F. Henry, Brandon Matsnev, Kimberly L. Sachs and Brianna Vinci have joined the Litigation Department.
MARZZACCO NIVEN & ASSOCIATES: How Social Media Can Cost You Workers' Compensation Benefits
Unfortunately, some people file exaggerated or completely fraudulent claims for workers' compensation.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees Elects New Firm Leadership
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is pleased to announce Brian Jackson has been elected Chair of the firm and Donna Kreiser and Mark Van Blargan as Members of the Management Committee, effective November 1, 2018.
Penndel man sues the maker of his couch for apartment fire; Landlord blames the man's cigarette
PHILADELPHIA – A Bucks County man is suing the manufacturers of his upholstery, claiming its defective design and lack of fire-retardant barriers led to him suffering burns on one-third of his body in an apartment fire nearly three years ago.
Woman says she fell getting into disabled persons vehicle, lost her toes as a result
PHILADELPHIA – New litigation filed in state court centers on a Philadelphia woman who violently fell when entering a disabled persons transport vehicle, was injured and subsequently had to have more than one of her toes amputated.
Machine maker wants lawsuit over leg caught in winding machine moved to Lancaster Co.
PHILADELPHIA – A man whose leg allegedly was struck by and ripped into the rotating blades of a package winding machine on the job has sued the device’s manufacturer for legal damages related to those injuries.
Transgender inmate sues Delaware County, says she was raped by cellmate
PHILADELPHIA — A transgender inmate is suing a correctional facility and its officers, citing alleged failure to protect.
Court grants Plain Green CEO's request to quash Think Finance subpoena in tussle with state AG
PHILADELPHIA – Plain Green LLC and former CEO Joel Rosette will not be required to testify in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro against Think Finance LLC, according to an opinion issued Sept. 26 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Judge rules against convicts who want their driver's licenses back
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit filed by a potential class of Pennsylvania residents who have had their driver’s licenses suspended because of convictions on drug charges that did not involve a violation of traffic laws, according to an opinion issued on Sept. 25.