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Company sued over claim of violating Family and Medical Leave Act
PHILADELPHIA – A company is being sued by a former employee over a claim that she was fired because she took lawful absence of leave as mandated under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Laborer sues former employer in an effort to get his job back
PHILADELPHIA – A laborer has sued his former employer in an attempt to get his job back, claiming he was wrongfully terminated due to injuries suffered on the job.
Suit says misdiagnosis led to babies' brain damage
HARRISBURG – A medical center is being sued over a claim that a misdiagnosis of a pregnant woman’s condition led to her twins suffering from brain damage and reflux disease.
Ex-Walmart employee sues retail giant over claim of racial discrimination
HARRISBURG – A former employee at Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the retail giant on a claim of being fired because of his race and past criminal background.
Former shoe store worker sues over claim of harassment, firing
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-employee of Payless Shoesource has sued the company, claiming that she was fired when she refused her manager’s sexual advances and threatened to report him for sexual harassment.
Toy company sued over claim of refusing to reimburse money
PHILADELPHIA – A company that manufactures technical toys for children is being sued for at least $88,000 over an allegation of not giving a full cash refund for returned merchandise.
Suit claims website not fully accessible to blind, visually impaired
PITTSBURGH – A not-for-profit has sued a tools company over a claim that its website’s content is not totally accessible to the blind and the visually impaired.
Dock worker sues barge company over injury claim
PITTSBURGH – A dock worker has sued a barge company over a slip and fall she claims was caused by a defective and dangerous winch cable.
Shopping center sued for alleged violation of American with Disabilities Act
PHILADELPHIA – A shopping center has been sued for allegedly not making its structure more accessible to handicapped and disabled shoppers.
Man says employer violated Family and Medical Leave Act
PHILADELPHIA – A former payroll clerk at Costo is suing the retail giant over a claim that he was fired for informing of his intention to take legally permitted time off to care for his foster child, who allegedly has significant disabilities that include post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Metro PCS sued by Philadelphia wireless retailer on claim of racketeering
PHILADELPHIA – Metro PCS is being sued by a wireless retailer in Philadelphia over an alleged conspiracy by the retail giant to obstruct or delay interstate commerce by extortion to obtain its assets.
Insurance company sues to try to get out of paying a claim
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – An insurance company is suing a New Castle furniture company in an effort to not pay out a claim the business has levied against one of its clients.
Management, owners of a Newtown Square apartment building sued over slip and fall at the structure’s parking lot
PHILADELPHIA – An Arizona woman is suing an apartment company, claiming she was hurt in a slip and fall.
Woman claims slip-and-fall injuries at Wal-Mart store
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing Wal-Mart over an alleged slip and fall at one of the retail giant’s stores in Philadelphia, where she claims she suffered various severe and permanent bodily injuries.
Altoona-based builder of automatic fire suppression systems faces negligence claim
ALTOONA – An Altoona-based builder of automatic fire suppression systems is being sued by an insurance company over a claim of negligence and breach of implied warranty.
Union says firm has fallen short in pension plan contributions
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-based union is suing a construction company over a claim that it is not contributing to an employee pension fund, resulting in an estimated delinquency of more than $70,000.
Philadelphia man accuses Cheltenham Township of false arrest, imprisonment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is suing Cheltenham Township alleging its police department and a detective falsely arrested him over a firearm.
Employee alleges Pittsburgh Cultural Trust failed to pay proper overtime
PITTSBURGH – A Harwick woman is suing the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, in an effort to get back overtime wages.
Title company seeks to get out of legal liability in Glen Mills home sale
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia title agency is suing a family in an effort to avoid any legal liability in connection with benefactors of a Glen Mills home sale who are still haggling over how to divide a check from the sale.
Handicapped child's family alleges Mars Area School District owes attorney fees
PITTSBURGH – The parents of a handicapped child are suing a local school district in an effort to recoup costs associated with a hearing regarding the child's mandated accommodations during his time in the district.