Carol Ostrow News
Woman sues debt collector for calling her cell phone
A consumer filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company alleging breach of fair practice law in 2014. Tameka Parker of Upper Darby sued CBE Group of Cedar Falls, IA in the U.S.
Ex-employee alleges overtime pay violation
An employee is suing her former company, alleging federal and state employment law infringement.
Sears requests change of venue for Pennsylvania individual’s lawsuit
A major American retail company filed a petition seeking to remove a lawsuit against it from the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County to the U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania on June 25.
Debtor declares agency’s collection attempt unlawful
A West Virginia citizen filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania collections firm claiming violation of debt collection law in 2014. Lynda Borror of Piedmont, WV sued Federal Bond and Collection Service Inc. of Hatboro (FCBS) and Does 1-10, inclusive, in the U.S.
Woman alleges snack food firm practiced age discrimination, retaliation
A Wilkes-Barre woman is suing her former company, alleging age discrimination in her demotion and job termination after nearly 30 years of service.
Convenience store worker seeks overtime pay
A Franklin County worker is suing her Lehigh County-based employer, alleging federal and state employment law infringements when she said the business withheld her hourly pay and overtime earnings.
Resort blamed in vacationer's accident
A Pennsylvania couple are suing North Carolina-based resort business, alleging premises negligence in a fall that led to health difficulties for the husband.
Pep Boys worker/National Guard member alleges wrongful discharge
A former Pep Boys employee is suing the national chain, alleging breach of federal and state employment law for terminating him due to National Guard training.
Worker alleges deliberate disability violations
A man with health difficulities is suing his former company, alleging multiple violations of federal and state employment law.
Nurse alleges wrongful termination against Pine Run Community
A nurse is suing a skilled care facility, alleging Family and Medical Leave Act violations in her dismissal.
Jamaican Seventh-Day Adventist says employer didn't let her observe sabbath
A Philadelphia woman is suing a skilled care facility and its associated firm, alleging discriminatory and demeaning treatment based on her race, religion and national origin.
Furniture business alleges patent infringement
A Pennsylvania furniture company is suing a competing business, alleging intellectual property infringement.
Woman says she was fired following struggle with alcoholism
A Delaware woman is suing her employer, alleging wrongful termination following a chronic struggle with alcoholism.
Federal court officer alleges age bias in discharge
A Langhorne man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful age discrimination in his job loss.
Tractor-trailer owner sues towing outfit for return of property
A corporation brought allegations against a trucking firm requesting replevin for property allegedly seized in 2015. New Prime Inc. d/b/a Prime Inc. of Springfield, Missouri sued Act Truck & Trailer Inc. headquartered in Wilkes-Barre in the U.S.
Trucker cites employer with ADA violations
A worker brought allegations against a trucking firm alleging ADA and PHRC violation in 2013. Frederick Harrison of Leesport sued Brenntag Northeast Inc. of Reading in the U.S.
Trio sues police department, citing false allegations
Three Philadelphia residents brought a lawsuit against a municipality and four police officers alleging civil rights violation in 2013. Vanessa McKnight, Galen Bullock and Michael McClary sued The City of Philadelphia and Officers Joseph Sperry, Rameen Johnson, Antoinette Renee Byrd, and Michael Zimmerman in the U.S.
Employee fired after five days sues for disability law infringement
A Levittown resident brought allegations against her former employer alleging violation of disability law in 2015. Margaret Hall sued Meenan Oil Co. L.P.; Meenan Oil Co. Inc.; Star Gas Partners L.P.; and Star Gas LLC, all of Stamford, Connecticut, in the U.S.
Minority employee sues retailer citing unlawful discrimination
A Pennsylvania resident brought allegations against two Ohio-based firms alleging workplace discrimination in 2014. Kelvin Nance of Philadelphia sued Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and J.M.
Seasonal worker sues employer for separation following surgery
A man brought a lawsuit against a construction business alleging violation of employment law in 2014. Nathan Kershner of Highspire sued Abel Construction Co. Inc. and Abel Recon LLC of Mountville in the U.S.