News from 2018
Guardian ad litem claims infant was negligently delivered at Moses Taylor Hospital
SCRANTON — A guardian of a minor is suing Moses Taylor Hospital, citing alleged medical malpractice.
City of Philadelphia, DHS worker blamed for boy's death
PHILADELPHIA — An aunt of a decedent minor is suing the City of Philadelphia and Issiar Santa-Torres, government entity and DHS worker, citing an alleged violation of civil rights.
Fabric manufacturer accuses North Carolina company of false advertising
PHILADELPHIA — A fabric manufacturer is suing Ripstop by the Roll LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, citing alleged false advertising.
Lawyers predict $1,500 per class member in settlement with Optimum Healthcare IT; Attorneys to get $1.6 million
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has approved a class settlement in a lawsuit against Optimum Healthcare IT LLC, a health care information technology firm.
Court denies care center's motion to dismiss former employee's lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a motion to dismiss filed by The Maternal Child Consortium LLC, and Associates Home Care Inc.
Web of litigation gets a little clearer as Watson, Allergan can't sue FTC
On Oct. 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted the Federal Trade Commission’s motion to dismiss an ongoing lawsuit with Watson Laboratories and Allergan Finance.
Army granted summary judgment in civilian employee's age discrimination suit
The Army was granted its motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Oct. 29 after a man accused the Pentagon of not giving him a promotion because of his age.
SEPTA carpenter who allegedly suffered hernia on the job settles with transportation entity
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) carpenter who initiated litigation against the entity for violation of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) in claiming a machine it gave him to operate caused him to suffer an inguinal hernia last year, settled with the rail entity.
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Hahnemann Hospital says visitor injured in waiting room should look to blame housekeeping company instead
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff injured in a Hahnemann Hospital waiting room claims to have suffered severe bodily injuries in the process, while the hospital alleges the negligence may have been contributed to by the plaintiff or by its own housekeeping service.
Teacher alleges unlawful dismissal for seeking Workers' Comp; Church says she wasn't making the grade
PHILADELPHIA – While a former church educator says she was improperly and unlawfully dismissed from her teaching duties for pursuing a worker’s compensation claim, the church counters that she demonstrated poor leadership abilities instead.
A thin-skinned town council in Dauphin County is waging war on free speech
Government officials in Middletown won't pay the Press & Journal to publish public notices unless the paper stops criticizing them.
Former employee sues Allegheny Raw Materials for alleged breach of contract
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Allegheny Raw Materials Inc. and Damian A. Eonta, business owners, citing alleged breach of severance and release agreement.
Injured roller hockey player sues opponent in Delco court
MEDIA — A hockey player is suing Stephen J. DeFuso, his opponent, citing alleged negligence, carelessness and recklessness.
Calif. patient sues Bayer Corp. in Philadelphia over birth control implant
PHILADELPHIA — A California resident is suing Bayer Corp., et al., drug manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty, failure to warn, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and product liability.
Investor claims he was excluded from operations management
PHILADELPHIA — A business investor is suing, citing alleged breach of contract and fraudulent concealment.
Man sues Cavo Nightclub following alleged assault
PITTSBURGH — A patron is suing Pittsburgh Nightlife Group LLC, t/d/b/a Cavo Nightclub, a restaurant operator, citing alleged negligence.
Man seeks $92K from telemarketer over calls
WILLIAMSPORT — A man is suing Recovery DME Inc., Nicolas Zeb Izatt, and Rebekkah Joy Thomas, telemarketers, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman sues Catholic Social Services for alleged discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — An African-American woman is suing Catholic Social Service and others, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Security company sues restaurant over fire, says it was caused by coffee roaster
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co., a restaurant operator, citing alleged negligence.
Former employee sues Futura Mobility for alleged ADA violations
PHILADELPHIA — A man with a disability is suing Futura Mobility LLC, a former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.