News from March 2025
'Historic' case over future of Pa. elections tossed
HARRISBURG - A group hoping to show Pennsylvania does not properly handle federal elections has failed in federal court, as a magistrate judge has found its plaintiffs lack standing to file suit.
Plaintiff alleges Substitute Teaching Company Negligence in Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Substitute Teacher Service, Inc., accusing it of negligence following a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.
Blowin' in the wind: Ex-PPD lieutenant accused of ignoring rape by detective can't ignore subpoena
PHILADLPHIA - A former Philadelphia Police Department lieutenant can't rely on the wind to blow her problems away, a judge has ruled in lawsuits over a disgraced detective found guilty of rape and other crimes.
Budget Rent A Car Sues Customer Over Damaged Rental Vehicle
Budget Rent A Car System has taken legal action against Cherylyn Dorsey after she allegedly damaged one of their vehicles during her rental period in February 2023.
Whirlpool Corporation accused by homeowners over defective refrigerator causing water damage
Michael and Megan Cavanagh have filed a lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation along with two service companies over claims related to a defective refrigerator causing significant water damage at their home.
Plaintiff (supplier) sues Defendant (Canadian corporation) for Breach of Contract
PGNA Inc., operating as Conair Group, has initiated a lawsuit against Canadian company New Rubber Technologies over unpaid invoices totaling $20,993.35 for supplied equipment and parts under a contractual agreement.
Insurance Giant Sues Motorist Over Alleged Negligence in Costly Car Crash
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Michael Delaney IV over a car accident allegedly caused by his negligence on March 7th last year in Eddystone, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiffs (estate administrators) accuse Defendant (individual) of Breach of Contract
Estate administrators Kayla Burns and Allison Noel Burns have filed a lawsuit against Sonia Varasso over unpaid invoices totaling $10,073.26 for services rendered by BK Electric before its owner passed away.
Plaintiff Alleges Violations Against Financial Entities Over Debt Collection Practices
In a recent court filing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Ruth Riquelmy has accused JP Morgan Chase Bank and Ras LaVrar LLC of violating federal debt collection laws.
Plaintiff Alleges Florida Corporation Violated Federal Debt Collection Laws
A Pennsylvania resident has filed a lawsuit against Oliphant USA LLC for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misreporting disputed debts to credit agencies like TransUnion.
Plaintiff alleges Dunkin' Donuts operator's negligence led to slip-and-fall injury
A lawsuit has been filed following a slip-and-fall incident at a Dunkin' Donuts location in Pittsburgh.
Plaintiff alleges insurance giant breached contract over denied claim
Emily Sergi has filed a lawsuit against Erie Insurance Company alleging breach of contract and bad faith regarding a home insurance claim.
Plaintiff alleges credit management company violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Lindsay Wagner accuses Midland Credit Management Inc., a prominent credit management firm, of violating federal debt collection laws by falsely reporting debts despite prior disputes being raised in court proceedings.
Lackawanna Co. escapes liability for St. Patrick's Day assault on inmate
SCRANTON - A man arrested for public intoxication then tossed around a jail cell during Scranton's St. Patrick's Day celebration in 2023 has lost his lawsuit against the Lackawanna County Sheriff's Department.
Lab has 'whistleblower' settlement in place in Zantac case
PHILADELPHIA - The product-testing lab whose research has created tens of thousands of lawsuits still works to settle a case it brought itself and received no support from the federal government and more than two dozen states refusing to participate.