News from 2018
Worker at MinusNine says chemicals burned him, colleagues
PHILADELPHIA – A Berks County man who suffered blisters and rashes allegedly as a result of chemical exposure at a manufacturing plant has sued the company for not inspecting its own corporate premises or protecting him from the exposure.
Man severely injured in barroom attack says his lawyer failed to file case before statute of limitations expired
PHILADELPHIA – A man who suffered severe facial injuries in a barroom altercation more than two years ago claims his attorney committed professional malpractice by failing to file legal action in that matter before the personal injury statute of limitations ran out.
Court dismisses some Sherman Act claims brought against Teligent
In support of their claims, plaintiffs noted there was a federal Department of Justice investigation into the pricing practices of generic drugs.
CarSense settlement: $30 for class members, $280K for lawyers
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has approved a class action settlement that provides funds to customers of CarSense, as well as $280,000 for plaintiffs lawyers.
AT&T alleges Quadix owes more than $132,000 for unpaid services
WILKES-BARRE — A telecom and internet network provider is suing Quadix LLC, an IT company, citing alleged breach of contract and quantum meruit/unjust enrichment.
District court rules fired Petsmart employee must pursue arbitration
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration for Petsmart after a former employee accused the company of firing her due to pregnancy.
Villanova University sued over its website
PHILADELPHIA — Persons with disabilities have filed a class action lawsuit against Villanova University, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
State Farm claims tree service caused fire, $500,000 in damage
PHILADELPHIA — An insurer is suing Coleman Tree Service LLC, citing breach of contract and negligence.
Woman sues cerebral palsy nonprofit, says she fell off porch
PITTSBURGH — An invitee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, d/b/a Concepts for Community, a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
Guest with disability sues Marriott, says bed was too high
PHILADELPHIA — A guest with a disability is suing Marriott International Inc., citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
On burned couches and retardant lawsuits
He blames an apartment fire on his couch for not being fireproof. His landlord says a lit cigarette was the real problem
Henderson Kitchen receives dismissal of some class-action compensation claims
A motion to dismiss several counts in a class-action suit regarding employee compensation at a Chinese restaurant has been denied in part and granted in part.
Jogger claims Pittsburgh authorities' negligence led to fall, multiple fractures
PITTSBURGH — A jogger is suing Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the City of Pittsburgh, political subdivisions, citing alleged negligence.
Investors claim biopharmaceutical company Travena violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Travena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and its officials, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act.
Consumers sue Scotts Miracle-Gro over EZ Seed, say it doesn't live up to claims
PITTSBURGH — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Inc. and The Scotts Co. LLC, lawn and garden products marketer, claiming false advertising.
Woman claims she was fired because of depressive episode
SCRANTON — An Etters woman is suing a civil engineering firm, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Widow accuses lawyer of trespassing and defamation in Delco lawsuit
MEDIA — An 83-year-old widow is suing a lawyer, citing alleged defamation, invasion of privacy and trespassing.
Truck owner claims he was battered during repossession of his vehicle, sues towing company
PITTSBURGH — A truck owner is suing Credit Acceptance Corp. and United Towing Service LLC, lending institution and towing company, citing alleged violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act, and Uniform Commercial Code; battery; and conversion/trespass to chattels.
Delco couple's lawsuit claims taking Invokana for diabetes caused plaintiff to suffer amputations
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County couple have launched legal action against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, claiming its Type 2 diabetes treatment medication Invokana failed to contain warnings regarding users being at increased risk for amputations.
Lawsuit: Attorney's non-representation left construction company owner with $63K default judgment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man and his construction company allege their now-disbarred attorney failed to represent them several years ago, and that supposed professional negligence left them responsible for a default judgment of more than $63,000, plus interest.