Borough of Jefferson
Recent News About Borough of Jefferson
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Construction firm says City of Pittsburgh hasn't paid it extra funds
PITTSBURGH – A Jefferson Hills construction company has filed suit against the City of Pittsburgh, claiming it breached a contract with it for a stormwater project and hasn’t made proper restitution. -
U.S. Steel objects to class action lawsuit alleging medical issues, property damage from Clairton coke plant emissions
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel is facing a consolidated class action lawsuit filed earlier this year resulting from alleged health issues and property damage from pollution related to its Clairton Coke Works plant, but have offered objections to the litigation and believe the plaintiffs’ case is an “over-reaching” one. -
Whistleblowing doctor to face arbitration of termination case
PHILADELPHIA – A whistleblowing doctor who complained about her employer treating a chiropractor as a licensed physician has seen her opponents win their court appeal that will send the dispute to arbitration. -
Plaintiff loses motion to reconsider wrongful termination case against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who claimed he was wrongfully terminated for taking time off through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has lost his appeal against the institution. -
State Supreme Court rules fired worker not entitled to see personnel file
HARRISBURG — In a case that ultimately could have far-reaching impact across the state, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that terminated employees are precluded from inspecting their personnel files. -
Ophthamologist's wrongful termination claims dismissed as time-barred in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled the claims of a pediatric ophthalmologist who believes he was wrongfully terminated under federal law as dismissed. -
Widow's cancer negligence case denied for lack of documentation
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a ruling in favor of a hospital after a woman sued her husband’s health care providers because his cancer returned and the hospital didn’t inform them or provide proper treatment. -
Doctor responds to lawsuit filed against Allegheny Health Network, others
PITTSBURGH — Defendants in a case dealing with the alleged wrongful death of an Allegheny Health Network patient filed multiple objections against the plaintiff's lawsuit recently, arguing that several sections be stricken from the complaint. -
Service tech seeks unpaid wages from Dickson City auto center
SCRANTON — A Jefferson Township man is suing Gibbons Ford L.P. and its managing partner, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of minimum wage law. -
Jefferson Hospital, three docs sued for negligence over couple's stillborn baby
PITTSBURGH — A couple is suing Jefferson Regional Medical Center and three of its doctors, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence after their child was delivered stillborn. -
Appeals court upholds dismissal of wrongful termination lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal appellate court, a former hospital employee in Philadelphia did not meet the burden of proof required to substantiate her age discrimination claims. -
Widower alleges wife's fatal brain hemorrhage due to medical malpractice
PHILADELPHIA – A Willow Grove widower alleges medical malpractice from a local medical facility and its doctors resulted in the untimely death of his wife from a subarachnoid hemorrhage. -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital accused of FMLA violation
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act. -
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, others accused of failure to provide proper care
PITTSBURGH — A representative of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in medical care. -
Plaintiff in qui tam action cannot be granted access to records that do not exist, court says
PHILADELPHIA – An appellate judge says the plaintiff of record in a qui tam action cannot be granted access to stenographic court records which he says do not exist. -
Appellate court throws out appeal of former hospital employee and affirms prior settlement approval
PHILADELPHIA – Three appellate court judges have thrown out an appeal pertaining to a settlement in a wrongful termination action involving a former employee of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. -
TransUnion, Equifax, others accused of reporting incorrect credit information
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing credit reporting agencies, citing alleged negligence and negligent misrepresentation. -
Landscaping-based snow and ice fall case not heading to Bucks County court
PHILADELPHIA – Per the orders of a judge in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, a lawsuit centered on a fall resulting from snow and ice will not be transferred to a court in Bucks County. -
Third Circuit Court affirms dismissal of employment termination action against Thomas Jefferson University
PHILADELPHIA – Espousing a belief that the appellant in an employment discrimination case against Thomas Jefferson University was trying to re-litigate issues already dismissed, a federal appellate court upheld a ruling on the matter. -
Pittsburgh judge in polypropylene mesh case 'followed well-settled law,' attorney says
PITTSBURGH – A decision handed down by a federal judge in the state's western district, dismissing most claims but allowing others to proceed against polypropylene mesh manufacturers and providers, is unique perhaps only in its normalcy, a Philadelphia attorney said during a recent interview.