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Facing class action, health care provider must hand over info on possible class members
HARRISBURG – A home health care provider must hand over documents relating to a class action filed by a group of employees for alleged wage violations, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled.
Superior Court upholds change of venue in slip-and-fall case against Montgomery County landlords
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a lower court ruling that moved a slip-and-fall lawsuit to a different county.
Company loses counterclaims against East Rockhill after claiming officials messed with its plan for an asphalt plant
PHILADELPHIA – A district court has dismissed a tortious interference claim counterclaim filed against East Rockhill Township over a reactivation of a quarry.
Contractor wins back pay claim of more than $8,000
PHILADELPHIA – A U.S. District Court has granted a contracted employee for Best Behavioral Healthcare more than $8,100 in back pay.
Supreme Court upholds $1.8 million fine against HIKO Energy for overcharging electric customers
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a more than $1.8 million fine the state's Public Utility Commission levied against an energy company for overcharging consumers.
Judge grants partial summary judgment in sexual harassment case against Pennridge School District
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge has granted, in part, the Pennridge School District's motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed against it by a former student who says the school failed to protect her after she was raped and sexually harassed.
Commonwealth Court affirms that class action against Philadelphia Sheriff's Office is 'without merit'
PHILADELPHIA – The dismissal of a class action lawsuit against the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office stemming from the sheriff's sale of a property was affirmed on April 12.
Wrongful death case against Quest Diagnostics revived in York County
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a trial court ruling involving a medical malpractice suit filed against Quest Diagnostics, granting a motion for reconsideration.
Pennsylvania court to hear lawsuit over duodenoscope, though procedure occurred in North Carolina
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reversed a lower court ruling in determining a negligence case against Olympus Medical System can be heard in the Keystone State.
Federal Signal goes for dismissal of lawsuit over fall from dump truck
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has been asked to dismiss a negligence claim filed against a siren manufacturer due to lack of jurisdiction.
Repsol Oil would pay BKV $21 million if arbitration award is affirmed by Pittsburgh judge
PITTSBURGH - The owner of an Allegheny County pipeline has won an arbitration award of more than $21 million over an alleged breach of contract with an oil company.
Pottsville High athlete sues over suspension; School says harassment of mentally disabled man included nude dance, vile behavior with lollipop
The parents of a Pottsville Area High School football player have filed suit against the school district after their son was suspended for allegedly performing a nude dance with a towel in the locker room.
Third Circuit affirms $273,000 ruling of rents due by defunct Pittsburgh law firm
PHILADELPHIA — An appeals court has affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling involving funds owed to a commercial landlord by a former law office.
University of Pittsburgh wins appeal to cut tenured professor's salary after poor reviews
PHILADELPHIA — An appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that restored the salary of a University of Pittsburgh professor after his pay was cut following poor annual reviews.
Fired phys ed teacher sues Plum Borough, wants to defend his reputation in public hearing
A former Plum Borough School District gym teacher who had been cleared of charges of inappropriate behavior toward students but was later fired is asking for a public hearing.
Leftover millions from settlement with Justice Stores will be sent to class members
PHILADELPHIA - The owner of Justice Stores will pay $8 million to more than 600,000 people as a result of money being left in a class action settlement fund after a year.
Court denies class action certification in former Broomall Center employee's lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A district court has denied a motion for class certification filed by a former Broomall Center employee.
American Express vendor compels arbitration in FDCPA class action
PHILADELPHIA - A vendor for American Express Bank has won a request to have arbitration proceedings in a class action.
A $5 million punitive damages verdict in Philadelphia has been reduced to $300K by judge
PHILADELPHIA - A $5 million jury verdict against Teva Pharmaceuticals has been cut to $300,000 after a Philadelphia judge ruled on post-trial motions.
Federal judge denies Verizon FiOS customer's request to have class action remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA - A district court has denied a Verizon FiOS customer's request to have a lawsuit filed against the company sent back to state court.