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Superior Court concurs with trial court’s judgment in breach of contract case
HARRISBURG -- The Superior Court of Pennsylvania agrees with a trial court’s judgment on the pleadings in an alleged breach of contract case.
Federal judge says Philadelphia's retention of car-charging stations may be unjust
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled that the City of Philadelphia may have been unjustly enriched by resident’s installation of curbside EV chargers.
Woman claims she was wrongfully accused of stealing a car
A Chester woman is suing a car dealer and one of its employees, a police department and its employees, and the city of Philadelphia over claims that she was charged with theft of a rental car that was mistakenly reported stolen.
Nurse alleges disability discrimination in job termination from Brandywine Hospital
A Narvon woman claims she was terminated from her job at a Coatesville healthcare facility because of her disability and request for accommodation.
Insurance company claims defective espresso machine caused property fire
A property insurance company is suing two corporations that were in the business of designing, manufacturing, assembling and/or selling espresso machines, claiming that the product caused a coffee shop fire in 2014.
Warehouse worker says Pepsi fired him over FMLA leave
PITTSBURGH — A South Heights man alleges his former employer discriminated and retaliated against him for requesting leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as requesting accommodations for a work-related injury.
Longtime tobacco employee alleges unlawful termination
An Allentown man has cited his former employer for engaging in both disability and age discrimination.
Man accuses Curtiss Wright Corp. of age discrimination
An Allegheny County man claims he was discriminated against and eventually terminated from his job because of his age.
Woman claims she was terminated after complaining of sexual harassment
A Hanover woman has cited her former employer for engaging in unlawful employment practices.
Couple sues Progressive over unpaid uninsured policy benefits
A North Carolina couple are suing their car insurance provider for allegedly failing to compensate them for injuries suffered in a 2010 car accident.
Woman with epilepsy alleges disability discrimination
A Hanover woman claims she was discriminated against based on her disability while employed at a medical group practice.
Erie couple files negligence lawsuit against Wegmans
A married couple in Erie is suing a U.S. regional supermarket chain over alleged serious injuries sustained in an incident outside of one of its stores.
NJ woman blames Parx Casino in slip-and-fall suit
A New Jersey woman is suing a Bensalem casino gaming complex and the company that owns it over alleged injuries she sustained after falling on its premises.
N.Y. woman claims eye injuries in Weis Markets chemical exposure incident
A New York woman is suing both a Pennsylvania-based supermarket chain and a ceiling contractor over injuries she allegedly sustained while shopping at one of the chain's stores.
Amtrak electrician alleges unsafe work conditions
A Delaware man has cited Amtrak with unsafe working conditions after he sustained a work-related injury in 2012.
Man files age discrimination suit against pipeline operator
A Telford resident claims he was denied employment opportunities with a liquid petroleum products pipeline operator due to his age.
Insurance company blames cleaning business for property fire
A property and casualty insurance provider is suing a cleaning business, alleging negligence caused a fire at one of its insured properties.
Couple sues electronics business, alleging negligence in electric panel accident
A Penn Hills couple is suing a subsidiary business of Emerson Inc., alleging serious injuries the wife sustained while working on the premises of one of its business units.
Former security employee sues school, seeks overtime pay
A Philadelphia man is suing his former employer, alleging it failed to pay him overtime compensation.
Open house attendees sue Toll Brothers, alleging race discrimination
Two African-American adults are suing a home building company and one of its representatives, alleging racial discrimination.