Pennsylvania Middle District Court
Recent News About Pennsylvania Middle District Court
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Woman sues Department of Human Services for alleged failure to transition her to proper care
WILLIAMSPORT – A woman in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has filed a complaint against the State Department of Human Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, alleging the agency failed to transition her to proper care as an adult and instead stuck her in a rest home where she faces discrimination. -
Former Chambersburg student who alleged sexual assault by her soccer coach settles lawsuit
HARRISBURG – A former Chambersburg Area School District student who alleged in a lawsuit that her former soccer coach there sexually assaulted her has settled her case with the district. -
Nursing home tries for second time to eliminate punitive damages from wrongful death lawsuit
SCRANTON – An East Stroudsburg nursing home has motioned for partial summary judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against it, representing its second attempt to avoid paying punitive damages in the case. -
Delaware lender's lawsuit against AG Shapiro transferred to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - A lawsuit against Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed by a Delaware company that provides financing for vehicle titles is headed to Pennsylvania federal court after his motion to dismiss was only partially granted Sept. 3. -
Former state Office of Information Technology analyst says her firing violated ADA in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A woman who allegedly suffers from anxiety and PTSD filed a lawsuit against the state's Office of Information Technology, her former employer, accusing it of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired her. -
Woman sues manufacturers of baler that she says sliced her Achilles tendon
PITTSBURGH – A woman is suing two equipment companies, alleging that she was injured by a baler. -
Supreme Court rules Lancaster ordinance that charges utilities is unlawful
Utilities that use the City of Lancaster’s rights-of-way will not have to pay an annual occupancy fee after a new ruling. -
Supreme Court rules for Safe Auto in dispute over unlisted resident driver exclusion
Safe Auto isn’t responsible for defending an uninsured woman in a personal injury lawsuit after she got into an accident while driving her boyfriend's car. -
Momentum Solar accused of unlawful telemarketing calls; Plaintiff is represented by Miami lawyer
SCRANTON – A Pennsylvania man alleges he was harmed by a New Jersey solar panel seller and installer because of its unlawful telemarketing calls. -
U.S. claims Harrisburg's Velter Products owes over $44,000 in labor fines
HARRISBURG — The United States of America is suing Velter Products Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Former casket company employee alleges violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
A former employee is suing Columbia Casket Corp, Haven Line Industries and Schuykill Haven Casket Co., citing a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance files lawsuit alleging defective motor home
WILKES-BARRE — Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance has filed a lawsuit accusing the manufacturer of selling a defective motorhome that malfunctioned, causing a fire. -
Woman says she worked over 40 weekly hours for Polk Foundation with no overtime pay
SCRANTON — An hourly employee has filed a class action lawsuit against the Charles P. and Margaret E. Polk Foundation, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Woman says local United Cerebral Palsy group failed to pay overtime
SCRANTON — An employee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of South Central Pennsylvania Inc. and Donald C. McVay, the organization's president, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Harsco claims former marketing director breached contract by taking job from competitor
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania business is suing its former director of marketing and business communication, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Former counselor accuses Waynesboro School District of discrimination
HARRISBURG — A former school counselor is suing the Waynesboro Area School District, alleging discrimination that she says led her to quitting her job. -
Johnny Rockets accuses Johnny Rocks of trademark infringement
SCRANTON — A nationwide chain of '50s-style diners filed suit against a Philadelphia restaurant, alleging unlawful infringement of its trademark. -
Saylorsburg vehicle escort service sued after boat hits overpass
SCRANTON, Pa. -- A transport company recently sued a Pennsylvania vehicle escort service and one of its drivers for damages caused to an oversized boat being transported on land. -
Hazel Township woman sues GM over auto accident injuries
SCRANTON, Penn. – A Hazel Township woman is suing General Motors alleging her injuries during an accident could have been prevented.