News from February 2019
Consumer claims TrueAccord Corp. provides unclear directions for debt disputes
PITTSBURGH — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against TrueAccord Corp., a collection agency, citing alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Widow accuses Sunrise of Lafayette Hill of breach of duty, negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A widow is suing Sunrise of Lafayette Hill and others, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Gas rights owners claim Chesapeake Appalachia LLC has failed to compensate them for production
WILLIAMSPORT — Gas and mineral rights owners are suing oil and gas companies, citing alleged erroneous accounting of and insufficient payment for their share of production.
Former Rite Aid employee files legal action claiming disability discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Rite Aid, a drugstore chain, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Judge orders Innocence Project to hand over conversations related to man's wrongful conviction
PHILADELPHIA - A district court has awarded, in part, a subpoena requiring that the Pennsylvania Innocence Project turn over documents related to a man wrongly convicted of murder.
Case activity for Martex Fiber vs Lexington Insurance Company on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Martex Fiber against Lexington Insurance Company on Feb. 14:
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for trademark cases
The following trademark-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Injured plaintiff and cyclist seeking to join Conrail to lawsuit filed against SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia plaintiff is looking to levy charges of negligence against not just the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), but also Consolidated Rail Corporation in a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries she sustained in a bicycle accident.
Lawsuit: Hilton Philadelphia Hotel's blinds fell on woman and injured her
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey woman says that she was injured last year when an improperly-installed set of electronic blinds at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing Hotel detached and fell on her, according to a new lawsuit filed in state court.
After dismissal of first negligence and assault suit against prison guard, Delaware County man launches a second
PHILADELPHIA – A man once incarcerated in a Delaware County jail claims that he was assaulted and severely beaten by a former boxer-turned-corrections officer during his stay, and has launched his second lawsuit after voluntarily dismissing the first one.
Court activity on Feb. 14: Gwendolyn M. Ferris vs United States of America
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gwendolyn M. Ferris against United States of America on Feb. 14: 'Complaint Against United States Of America (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5030166), Filed By Gwendolyn M. Ferris. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (ksa)'.
Court activity on Feb. 14: Itasca Images LLC vs Horizon Supply Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Itasca Images LLC against Horizon Supply Company on Feb. 14: 'Notice Of Appearance By Robert D. Finkel On Behalf Of Itasca Images, Llc. (finkel, Robert)'
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 14 in the suits below:
Case activity for State Farm Fire and Casualty Company vs Charnell Linthicum on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Fire and Casualty Company against Charnell Linthicum on Feb. 14:
Case activity for Sanstate Company Inc. vs Denny's Inc. on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sanstate Company Inc., Alison Schreier and Jeffrey Sandelman against Denny's Inc. on Feb. 14:
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for medical malpractice cases
The following medical malpractice-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Neumann Goretti student sues PIAA after ruling keeps her off basketball team
PHILADELPHIA — A student is suing the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, a sports organization, citing an alleged violation of plaintiff's rights to due process and equal protection.
Asbestos lawsuit filed by former employee of J&L Hazelwood
PITTSBURGH — A couple is suing a man's former employer, citing alleged premises liability and failure to warn related to the presence of asbestos.
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Ellsworth Mews Townhomes is accused of discriminating against a resident who has a disability
ERIE — Residents are suing a townhouse/condominium association, citing alleged breach of contract, disability discrimination and retaliation.