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Westmoreland County woman sues ex-employer over sexual harassment allegations
A Westmoreland County woman is suing her former employer, claiming that she was fired because she would not give into his sexual advances.
Trucker sues AH Transport over injuries he claims he suffered during crash in Franklin County
A Vermont trucker is suing another trucker and the transport company who hired him in connection to injuries suffered during a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County.
Philadelphia union says company isn't making proper contributions to employees' benefits funds
A union in Philadelphia and a trustee have sued FMC Services for allegedly failing to make timely contributions to its employees’ funds.
Accountant with sleep issues alleges Cherokee Pharmaceuticals violated ADA
An accountant who suffers from delayed sleep phase syndrome claims his employer fired him because of his disability despite knowing of his infirmity prior to his employment with the company.
Lebanon County equipment operator claims employers terminated him because he refused surgery
A Cleona equipment operator working for a tank and manufacturing company claims he was let go because he refused to have surgery for a hernia – despite a medical release advising that the surgery was not necessary.
Mercer County worker at Arby’s sues restaurant claiming a violation of her civil rights
A woman from the Philippines claims she was passed over as a shift manager at Arby’s in Mercer County because of her accent.
Laboratory Corp. of America seeks to have lawsuit moved to U.S. District Court
Laboratory Corp. of America filed a motion on Oct. 21 to have its lawsuit with Brandy L. Apicella and Michael A. Apicella be moved to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Family seeks to recoup court costs in suit against Exeter Township School District
Parents of a handicapped girl in a Berks County school district has filed a lawsuit against the entity to recoup attorneys’ fees and costs under the federal government’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. looks to get out of policy with lawyer
A Connecticut-based insurance company is suing an attorney headquartered in Philadelphia, his firm and an area school district to get out of a policy they issued to the lawyer, alleging the document was established by – among other things – concealment of facts, material misrepresentations and omissions.
Ex-University of Penn employee sues school charging retaliation in discrimination lawsuit
A former employee at the University of Pennsylvania believes she was fired because she had pursued what school officials allege was a bogus age and discrimination lawsuit against the university.
GNC sues couple, withdraws suit shortly after
Pittsburgh-based GNC recently sued a couple that ran its Buffalo Grove, Ill., but dismissed the claim after less than two weeks.
Chester County man claims negligence in ski resort incident
SCRANTON — A Chester County man is suing a motorist alleging negligence and carelessness for injuries suffered when his legs were pinned between two vehicles in the parking lot of a ski resort.
Salvation Army allegedly violated Family Medical Leave Act
PHILADELPHIA -- A former administration assistant is suing Salvation Army in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania over allegations she was fired for taking medical leave that should have been protected under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Sovereign Commercial allegedly violated Americans with Disability Act
SCRANTON, Pa. -- A former manager at a Lackawanna County firm that provides facilities management advice and services alleges he was fired after being diagnosed with epilepsy.
Golds Gym in York County allegedly discriminated against male employees
PHILADELPHIA -- A former membership sales representative for a Golds Gym in York County, Pennsylvania is suing the establishment, claiming the gym's management would not consider him or any other men for the sales director position.
IBEW Local No. 812 alleges contractor failed to make trust contributions
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Trustees of the IBEW Local No. 812 health and welfare, and annuity funds allege a Clinton County, Pennsylvania electrical contractor has failed to make timely payments to the funds, as contractually stipulated.
Killion & Sons Well Service allegedly failed to pay workers overtime
PITTSBURGH -- A worker at a Washington County, Pennsylvania oil and drilling company recently filed a class-action suit alleging the business is failing to properly compensate its employees for overtime worked.
Hershey sues local restaurant for alleged trademark infringement
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Dauphin County corporation has sued a Philadelphia-based restaurant chain in an effort to enforce its common law trademark rights.
Shopper at Erie Wegmans sues for alleged injuries
ERIE, Pa. -- An Erie County, Pennsylvania couple is suing an area market for injuries alleged suffered by one of the spouses when an employee putting groceries in the trunk of their car slammed the trunk lid against her head.
Elk County teacher sues school district over alleged aged discrimination
ERIE, PA -- A 56-year-old Elk County, Pennsylvania teacher is suing the school district over allegations that she was forced out of her job because of her age.