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Philly judge sues Plymouth Township Police Department, says its officer stopped her illegally
PHILADELPHIA – A sitting judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas asserts she was subject to civil rights violations and unlawful arrest and detention, when a Plymouth Township police officer used her vehicle as a barricade to stop a suspect they were chasing and was allegedly not disciplined for doing so.
Shipping associate struck by forklift and injured says his employer didn't notify OSHA
YORK – A shipping and receiving associate at an air conditioner manufacturing facility who was struck with a forklift while on the job, says the company was reckless in its protocols – which he adds allowed the accident to happen and did not report it to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Philadelphia argues lieutenant fired for sending bestiality videos did not support his discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has motioned to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia police lieutenant who claimed he faced disparate treatment prior to dismissal for sexual harassment, arguing that he had not stated plausible claims and is thus not entitled to relief.
Flixbus removed from case where woman's son died aboard Greyhound bus bound for Philly
PHILADELPHIA – Flixbus has been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by the mother of a 32-year-old man who died from cardiac arrest while aboard a Greyhound bus bound for Philadelphia over two years ago, litigation which argued the transportation companies were negligent, reckless and responsible for his death.
U.S. Steel says class action wage claims are time-barred
PITTSBURGH – Citing what it believes are improperly pled and time-barred claims, U.S. Steel has motioned to dismiss class action litigation alleging it violated the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) by not paying employees for the time they spent showering and walking to their worksites, among other pre- and post-work activities.
Noncompete Cases and Legislative Developments on April 24, 2024
Join us for the latest session in our Labor & Employment Law Developments series as members of our labor and employment team cover updates in state and federal noncompetition and employee mobility law.
Steptoe & Johnson to Host International Legal Conference in Pittsburgh
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, a First Law International (“FLI”) U.S.-based member-firm, has selected the city of Pittsburgh to host the FLI Annual Spring Conference in May 2024.
SCI-Benner Township officials immune after pepper spray causes inmate to have an asthma attack
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has upheld a lower court’s decision to grant qualified immunity to corrections officials accused of deliberate indifference by an inmate at SCI-Benner Township, who suffered an asthma attack when those officials pepper sprayed another nearby inmate.
Santander Bank and Harrisburg entities battling over possession of impounded Dodge Ram vehicle
HARRISBURG – Santander Bank argues it should not have to pay nearly $13,000 to repossess a 2019 Dodge Ram vehicle it financed the purchase of and was later impounded by the Harrisburg Parking Authority for racking up 94 parking tickets, while the company who towed it claims otherwise.
Former Child Custody Master alleges age and gender discrimination by Northampton County court personnel
ALLENTOWN – A former Child Custody Master for the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas alleges that over a nine-year period, she was subjected to systemic age/gender discrimination and retaliation by other court personnel before being fired last October.
Suit over stabbing of school worker aboard bus loses vicarious liability claim
PITTSBURGH – A judge has partially granted preliminary objections in a case brought by a school employee alleging she was stabbed in the back by a nurse/school bus aide during an altercation and that a medical staffing company should have known the nurse was mentally ill and prevented such an incident.
Suit alleging driver data was sold to third parties may be consolidated into MDL
SCRANTON – A lawsuit from a Pennsylvania man who alleged that collective conduct between General Motors, OnStar and LexisNexis resulted in driver behavior data being collected without drivers’ consent has been stayed while a motion for transfer currently before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is resolved.
Christopher Clover sues Benjamin A. Nash for car accident damages
In a case filed at the Delaware County CCP, plaintiff Christopher Clover is suing defendants Benjamin A. Nash and John M. Nash for a car accident that occurred on August 26, 2022.
Adesina Isiaka sues Ursula Antenucci for personal injury due to dog attack
Adesina Isiaka has filed a lawsuit against Ursula Antenucci and Christine Beate Schmeltzer in the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County of Civil Trial Division.
Omarr Asbury sues Natalie M. Boyle for unspecified damages
The lawsuit was filed by Omarr Asbury against Natalie M. Boyle in the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
James Glendening sues Lankenau Medical Center for professional negligence leading to personal injury
In the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County, plaintiff James Glendening has filed a lawsuit against Lankenau Medical Center, Main Line Health Network, and Main Line Health System.
Arlene Iaconelli sues Lisa Newsham for personal injury under premises liability
Arlene Iaconelli has filed a lawsuit against Lisa Newsham, Thomas Newsham Sr., and the Borough of Rutledge in the Court of Common Pleas, County of Delaware.
Rashaun Wade sues Marrel Barbezat for personal injury due to a motor vehicle accident
In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, a personal injury lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Rashaun Wade and Tiffany Monroe against defendant Marrel Barbezat.
Sanitya Barber sues Caroline Sanstead for motor vehicle-related damages
The lawsuit involving plaintiff Sanitya Barber and lead defendant Caroline Sanstead, along with John Doe, was filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Delaware County.
Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange sues Stephen Lolley for causing damage to an insured vehicle due to alleged negligence
Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange (CURE) has filed a lawsuit against Stephen Lolley and Timothy Wharton in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.