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Mom sues School District of Philadelphia, says it ignored daughter's serious sexual harassment, bullying claims
The School District of Philadelphia is up against a sexual harassment case after a parent accused it of ignoring extensive and serious claims of her daughter suffering sexual abuse and bullying.
Superior Court remands ongoing damages dispute after estate sues for $15K excess payment in life insurance
PHILADELPHIA - On Aug. 21, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled on a complex case concerning damages and attorney fees stemming from alleged overpayment in life insurance, affirming some judgments from a lower court but vacating damages awarded and remanding the case back to the lower court for reconsideration.
Court refuses to dismiss man's lawsuit over low pay; He says he was paid $250 for 80 hours
A court refused to dismiss the complaint of a technician who said he was paid for $250 for 80 hours of work.
Superior Court: Father did not support son, is not owed settlement from son's wrongful death case
A father is not entitled to a global settlement from a wrongful death case stemming from his son’s drowning, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled.
Thanks to unexecuted warranty, homeowners not bound to arbitration clause, court rules
By not executing a warranty agreement in a home purchase, a group of homebuyers escaped a mandatory arbitration clause.
Supreme Court rules Lancaster ordinance that charges utilities is unlawful
Utilities that use the City of Lancaster’s rights-of-way will not have to pay an annual occupancy fee after a new ruling.
Supreme Court rules for Safe Auto in dispute over unlisted resident driver exclusion
Safe Auto isn’t responsible for defending an uninsured woman in a personal injury lawsuit after she got into an accident while driving her boyfriend's car.
Judge OKs $162K class action settlement with diner; Attorneys in line for $53K
A federal court green-lighted a settlement class and award stemming from a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania restaurant accused of having an illegal tip pool.
Judge allows discrimination claims against St. Francis–St. Vincent Homes for Children to continue
PHILADELPHIA - A woman who sued after being fired by St. Francis–St. Vincent Homes for Children had most of her allegations dismissed Aug. 7 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania – but it allowed her charges of race and religion discrimination and retaliation to continue.
Fired COO's racketeering case against nonprofit fails in federal court
A nonprofit organization accused of fraud was granted its motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 9.
Court: Bartender failed to prove he was a victim of gender discrimination when fired
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 1 ruled against a male bartender who said he was fired because of sex discrimination.
Fired Friends' Central teachers can pursue some claims, but not for religious and sex discrimination
A judge allowed an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by two former teachers against Friends’ Central School Corp. and others to partially continue in a ruling issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 2.
Court backs Scranton pension board's payment reduction to those who previously received double payments
On Aug. 1, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a pension payment dispute for the City of Scranton after it overpaid a former city worker in benefits.
Inmate loses lawsuit claiming he was given wrong medicine
An inmate failed to prove that he was given the incorrect medication, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled in affirming a lower court’s dismissal of his case against a health-care provider and a physician.
Parents of 'Trump Mini-Me' file appeal brief in defamation lawsuit against Newsweek
PHILADELPHIA - On July 23, a couple filed their opening brief as they appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after a lower court dismissed their case against Newsweek over allegations that the publication used their child’s picture for racist propaganda.
Environmental Construction Services who alleged minority owner diverted business to his own company, must pay damages to defendant in settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia engineering and contracting firm who alleged that a minority owner diverted work away from it to his own company and that it and its subsidiaries lost millions in profits as a result, has had those allegations dropped and is compelled to pay damages to one of the defendants as part of a settlement.
Lawsuits brought by environmental groups, state DEP over Brunner Island consolidated
Multiple environment organizations who filed similar lawsuits against an energy company had their complaints consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on July 31.
Pennsylvania doesn't have authority to slow down bi-state bridge commission's construction, court rules
On August 2, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania judge granted an injunctive order against Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Secretary of the Department of Labor, ordering the secretary to stop preventing and delaying a construction project.
Oley Valley moves to dismiss 'high school drama' lawsuit; School was sued over removal of students from play
PHILADELPHIA - Defendants are asking a federal judge to dismiss a retaliation lawsuit filed by three Oley Valley High School students after a dispute with a teacher led to them being removed from a school play.
Driver sues Watson Friendship Academy after students allegedly force their way onto her bus
PITTSBURGH - A bus driver allegedly injured when students forced their way onto her bus filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against The Watson Institute Friendship Academy in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.