Burn injuries blamed on web of negligence
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing ADS Machinery Corp., Joe Lonigro in his individual capacity and as an employee of GE Industrial Systems Solutions Inc. d/b/a General Electric Co., and U.S. Security...
View ArticleLabor funds claim employer fell short on contributions
HARRISBURG — Labor funds are suing Suburban Tile and Stone LLC , an employer, alleging breach of contract.Lester W. Kauffman, III, as trustee of the Union Trowel Trades Benefit Funds of Central...
View ArticleMan claims credit reports contain inaccurate information
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Equifax Information Services LLC, Roundpoint Mortgage Company and Bank of America Home Loans, alleging negligent...
View ArticleWorkers say Verizon, others owe overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — Five employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Verizon Communications Inc., Tesing LLC, Evans Splicing LLC and PS Splicing LLC, employer, alleging violation of wage laws.Robert...
View ArticleFormer employee of Girl Scouts office claims violation of FMLA
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania and CEO Patricia A. Burkart, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and retaliation.Ludwick John Krunszyinsky...
View ArticleWoman claims inaccuracies are hurting credit score
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing debt collector Ability Recovery Services LLC and employee Jim Evans, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and negligent misrepresentation.Michelle L. Kurosz...
View ArticleFormer emergency room technician alleges disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former emergency room technician is suing Aria Health System, a healthcare company, citing alleged disability discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.Linda...
View ArticleFormer conductor alleges injuries are due to railway company's negligence
HARRISBURG – A former conductor for a railway service is suing his ex-employer over a claim that he has suffered lasting trauma to his lower body due to unsafe work conditions. Paul Leshinski filed a...
View ArticlePittsburgh Fraternal Order of Police president explains position on Act 47...
PITTSBURGH — The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in Pittsburgh has been involved with a civic conundrum over police union member contracts and, as part of an Act 47 challenge, will now head to court...
View ArticleTrucker, employer accused of being at fault in fatal crash
PITTSBURGH — An administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing truck driver Richard A. Wiegard and his employer, Brown's Orchards & Farm Market, alleging negligence and insufficient measures...
View ArticleWoman blames theater for fall injuries
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Phoenix Theatres Entertainment LLC, a property owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.Mary J. Stewart filed a...
View ArticleBusiness accused of falling behind in taxes
PITTSBURGH — Two public bodies are suing MRG Food LLC, a Pennsylvania business, alleging unpaid tax debt.The City of McKeesport and the McKeesport Area School District filed a complaint on Aug. 29 in...
View ArticleProduce buyers accused of failure to pay
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Cindy Kokowski and Brad Kokowski and their business Superior Produce Company, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.J.E. Corcoran Company filed...
View ArticleMotorist accused of failure to control vehicle
PITTSBURGH — A motorist is suing Ashley Rager and Timothy Swango, driver and vehicle owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.Ronald Runkel filed a complaint on...
View ArticleLawyer objects for venue switch in assisted living facility resident's...
PHILADELPHIA – A defense attorney is attempting to switch the venue of a wrongful death and survival action brought by the estate of a former assisted living facility resident, from a Philadelphia...
View ArticlePhilly judge overrules motions for appearance withdrawal and alternative...
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge overruled motions for withdrawal of appearance and alternative service in a slip-and-fall case connected with the sidewalk outside a...
View ArticleDefense gets punitive damages stricken in crash lawsuit, loses out on other...
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel representing a pair of drivers and their place of employment in a motor vehicle accident case has successfully petitioned to strike punitive damages through preliminary...
View ArticlePedestrian seeks compensation after allegedly being hit by delivery truck
PITTSBURGH — A pedestrian is suing Craig Distributing Company, Centre-Craig Distributing and employee Michael P. Custer, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and...
View ArticleMan says attempt to retrieve phone led to collision
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing motorist Alan Wilkins Jr., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.Joseph Bolton filed a complaint on Aug. 30, in the Court of Common Pleas...
View ArticleMan claims pre-recorded call violated telephone statutes
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing MMHTC Medwatch Limited a/k/a Medwatch USA a/k/a Medwatchusa.com, a New York business, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.Mark B. Aronson filed a...
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