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Security guards are suing Pittston schools, claiming violation of civil rights
HARRISBURG — Security officers are suing Pittston Area School District, their former employer, citing alleged violation of civil rights to political patronage/free speech and free association.
Medical equipment distributor is suing individuals in trade secrets lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A medical equipment distributor is suing Gerry W. Whitman, Joshua L. Oderlin, Jason Cavanaugh, Med One Equipment Services and others, citing alleged violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), breach of contract, breach of duty and tortious interference.
EEOC argues that Appalachian Wood Products violated ADA requirements
JOHNSTOWN — A governmental agency is suing Appalachian Wood Products Inc., a corporation, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Opioid companies named in Pittsburgh class action lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Cephalon Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Corp., manufacturer, citing alleged civil conspiracy, negligence and unjust enrichment.
Property owner claims Swarthmore Borough allowed sale of alcohol
MEDIA — A property owner is suing Swarthmore Borough Inc., a government entity, citing alleged breach of contract.
Former employee claims Temple University violated FMLA
PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey resident is suing Temple University and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, former employer, citing alleged violation of the FMLA.
Michigan company accuses Blume Honey Water of fraud in Pittsburgh lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A Michigan company is suing Blume Honey Water LLC, Michelle Burchfiels, Douglas Q. Holmes and DHJH Holdings LLC, beverage company, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud, liability and negligent misrepresentation.
Laborer claims Edwin's Greenhouse Construction violated ADA, leading to wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A person with a disability is suing Edwin's Greenhouse Construction Inc., a greenhouse contractor, citing alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bancroft Neurohealth is accused of wrongful termination in Delco lawsuit
NEW CASTLE — A former employee is suing Bancroft Neurohealth, a nonprofit corporation, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
International Paper sued after worker allegedly slips on icy steps
PHILADELPHIA — A worker is suing International Paper Co., a packaging company, after allegedly slipping and falling on icy steps while delivering large rolls of paper.
Former employee is suing Pennsylvania company for violation of civil rights
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services Inc., doing business as Dars Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged violation of civil rights.
Marketing research company named in Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Research America Inc. and Does 1-10, marketing research company, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Philadelphia School District sued for alleged discrimination against disabled student
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is being sued for allegedly violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
EEOC alleges Fastenal paid female workers less than male colleagues for doing the same job
HARRISBURG — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Fastenal Co., citing alleged gender discrimination, violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and violation of the Equal Pay Act.
Class action filed against On-Site as plaintiffs claim inaccurate report
PHILADELPHIA — Tenants have filed a class-action lawsuit against RealPage Inc., doing business as On-Site, a consumer reporting agency, alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Forklift equipment company sues former employee for breach of confidentiality agreement
PITTSBURGH — A forklift equipment company is suing William Wagner, a former employee, citing alleged breach of confidentiality agreement.
Doylestown restaurant accused of violating Americans with Disabilities Act
PHILADELPHIA — A restaurant patron with a disability is suing Perkins & Marie Callender's and RJ Waters & Associates Inc., doing business as Waters Retail Group, alleging they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Pittsburgh couple sue water and sewer authority over basement flooding
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, a municipal corporation, citing alleged negligence.
Pittsburgh law firm sues Hertz Gateway Center for breach of lease agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania law firm is suing Hertz Gateway Center, citing alleged breach of lease agreement and trespass.
Carnegie Mellon University sued for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
PITTSBURGH — Carnegie Mellon University faces a discrimination lawsuit by a former student claiming that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).