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Shareholders claim Walgreens Boots Alliance violated Securities Exchange Act
HARRISBURG — Shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Stefano Pessina and George R. Fairweather, a Delaware corporation and its officers, citing alleged violation of the Securities Exchange Act.
Airman claims Whirlpool terminated him in violation of federal employment law
PHILADELPHIA — A member of the U.S. Air Force is suing Whirlpool Corp., a former employer, citing alleged violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Former Millcreek Township employee say she was fired in retaliation
ERIE — A former employee is suing Millcreek Township, John Groh, John Morgan and James Bock, municipal corporation and supervisors, citing alleged retaliation.
Calif. patient sues Bayer Corp. in Philadelphia over birth control implant
PHILADELPHIA — A California resident is suing Bayer Corp., et al., drug manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty, failure to warn, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and product liability.
Ammunition company sues Dick's Sporting Goods over contract
PITTSBURGH — A Nevada corporation is suing Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., a retailer, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Worker claims AFSCME union refused to terminate membership at his request
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania resident is suing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 13 and various individuals, citing alleged violation of constitutional rights.
Couple sue Greene, Tweed & Co. for alleged noncompliance with ADA
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing Greene, Tweed & Co. Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, loss of consortium, racial discrimination, retaliation, and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Former employee sues Hampton House for firing her
WILKES-BARRE — A former employee is suing HCR ManorCare Inc., d/b/a Hampton House, a nursing care facility, citing alleged age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Bill Cosby's attorneys claim former TV star owes more than $280,000 in legal fees
PHILADELPHIA - A law firm is suing William Henry Cosby Jr., a Pennsylvania resident, citing alleged breach of contract.
Villanova University sued over its website
PHILADELPHIA — Persons with disabilities have filed a class action lawsuit against Villanova University, citing alleged disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
State Farm claims tree service caused fire, $500,000 in damage
PHILADELPHIA — An insurer is suing Coleman Tree Service LLC, citing breach of contract and negligence.
Woman sues cerebral palsy nonprofit, says she fell off porch
PITTSBURGH — An invitee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, d/b/a Concepts for Community, a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
Investors claim biopharmaceutical company Travena violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Travena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and its officials, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act.
Consumers sue Scotts Miracle-Gro over EZ Seed, say it doesn't live up to claims
PITTSBURGH — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Inc. and The Scotts Co. LLC, lawn and garden products marketer, claiming false advertising.
Shopper says she fell in Lancaster Tanger Factory Outlet Center parking lot
PHILADELPHIA — A Virginia resident is suing Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., a Pennsylvania foreign corporation, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
Consultant sues Illinois laboratory for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A consultant is suing On Target Laboratories LLC, On Target Laboratories Inc., and Martin Low, an Illinois company and its manager, citing alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unjust enrichment.
Investors say biopharmaceutical company violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Trevena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and officials, alleging violation of the Securities Exchange Act.
Former police officer files discrimination suit against City of Johnstown
PITTSBURGH — A former police officer is suing the City of Johnstown, Craig Foust and Melissa Komar, local municipality and city officials, citing alleged retaliation and violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Contractor sues Philadelphia Regional Port Authority over cancelled $45M contract
PHILADELPHIA — A contractor is suing Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, a port facilities management company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Lawsuit filed over fight at rooftop bar in Lancaster
PHILADELPHIA — A customer is suing The Orsini Group LLC, d/b/a Altana Rooftop Lounge, and John Doe I and John Doe II, individuals, citing alleged negligence.