News from February 2017
Corecare Behavioral Healthcare, Kirkbride Center accused of FMLA violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Corecare Behavioral Healthcare PC and Kirkbride Center, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
Simons Agency accused of misrepresenting details of debt
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Simons Agency Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Ditch digger files retaliation lawsuit against employer
PHILADELPHIA — A former ditch digger is suing employers Fermanagh Corporation and Edward Owens, employer, alleging violation of wage laws and retaliation.
GNC Inc. accused of retaliating against man for taking FMLA leave
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing employer GNC Inc., alleging that he was fired in retaliation for taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Third Circuit rules for Temple University in Title IX case
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University recently prevailed in a lawsuit filed against it by a former member of the school's track and field team, when the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the trial court's entry of summary judgment on a finding that the plaintiff's claims of gender-based discrimination were time-barred.
Court sends case of burned worker back to Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania court has vacated a ruling from the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board in a case dealing with employer subrogation rights.
Ruling over chemo drug questionable, attorney says
PHILADELPHIA – A Saul Ewing LLP partner believes a ruling made in a 15-year-old False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower lawsuit by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania may not have been entirely fair to the defendants, given the nature of the case.
Party City loses bid to have website accessibility case thrown out
PITTSBURGH – Event superstore Party City found itself in a lawsuit on Sept. 6 when plaintiffs Rachel Gniewskowski, R. David New and Access Now Inc. sued the retailer in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, alleging that Party City’s website was not accessible to visually impaired consumers.
Lutheran Senior Services loses in Workers' Comp case brought by worker hurt 'coming and going'
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania court denied a petition by Lutheran Senior Services Management Company to overturn the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board’s ruling in favor of an employee who claimed he was injured while working for the company.
Court reverses decision that power company did not owe duty of care to worker who died
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania court has reversed the decision of a trial court that found a power company did not owe duty of care to a worker who died.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of wrongful termination lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal appellate court, a former hospital employee in Philadelphia did not meet the burden of proof required to substantiate her age discrimination claims.
Superior Court reverses and remands decision on wrongful death, survival nursing home action
HARRISBURG – A negligence and wrongful death action against a Lancaster nursing care facility has been remanded to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, per a recent decision from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Judge turns away dismissal motion, says condo member averred legitimate breach of contract claim
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge decided that one member of a Bucks County condominium association had raised a legitimate claim to breach of contract towards the other member of the association, with respect to the payment of electricity fees.
Third Circuit rules sovereign immunity bars lawsuit versus Social Security Administration
PHILADELPHIA – Recently, judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided a Philadelphia man’s complaint against the U.S. Social Security Administration was barred by sovereign immunity, upholding a trial court ruling in the process.
Transplant foundation did not violate Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, appeals court says
PHILADELPHIA – A panel of appellate judges has ruled a woman’s Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) complaint of age and sex discrimination against her former employer did not pass the legal standard needed to prove such claims.
Malvern company failed to make payments on loan, suit claims
PHILADELPHIA — A lender is suing a Malvern company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Media company claims BitTorrent user distributed work
PHILADELPHIA — A California company is suing an internet user, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Ryanair alleges Koppel man posted threatening messages that harmed business
PHILADELPHIA — An Irish airline is suing a Koppel man, citing alleged defamation.
Erie woman says she received unwanted called from Fingerhut
PHILADELPHIA — An Erie woman is suing a retailer, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Pittsburgh man claims Comenity Bank called, texted despite requests to stop
PHILADELPHIA — A Pittsburgh man is suing Comenity Bank, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.