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The fatal shooting by Philadelphia SWAT officers who say a suspect shot at them first is among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania, as is a man suing Frontier Airlines after hot water spilled on his crotch.
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PHILADELPHIA - Upper Darby Township will pay $800,000 to some of the motorists who were issued parking tickets and were unable to contest them.
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Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against IV Waste L.L.C., accusing it of racial discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. The complaint details unequal treatment between African American and Hispanic workers regarding workload distribution and overtime opportunities. The plaintiffs seek damages for wrongful termination and emotional distress caused by these alleged practices.
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A lawsuit filed by Addie Bond accuses Monsanto Company of causing her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma through exposure to their herbicide Roundup®. Filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana federal court on October 3rd, the complaint highlights allegations of negligence and misrepresentation regarding glyphosate's safety—an active ingredient deemed probably carcinogenic by international health agencies. Bond seeks compensatory and punitive damages while emphasizing global concerns over glyphosate-related health risks amidst increasing bans worldwide.
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Stephen Dodson has filed a lawsuit against Oxford Valley Imports alleging wrongful termination due to his cancer diagnosis. The case highlights potential violations of ADA and PHRA laws concerning disability discrimination and failure to provide reasonable accommodations.
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Darrin Chapman has filed a lawsuit against United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Peopleshare Professional alleging wrongful termination following a request for medical accommodation due to a severe case of shingles. The case highlights issues related to workplace discrimination and retaliation under federal and state laws.
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Adonis Fountain has filed a lawsuit against Andrews Logistics LP alleging race and disability discrimination along with wrongful termination following an injury at work. The suit details numerous incidents of discriminatory behavior from colleagues and supervisors leading up to his abrupt dismissal.
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Lauren Boyd has filed a lawsuit against Cigna Healthcare alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The suit claims wrongful termination based on disability discrimination following several health-related absences.
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Laura MacDonald has filed a lawsuit against TPG Hotels & Resorts Inc., alleging disability discrimination among other charges after being terminated from her role at Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. The suit includes accusations under ADA, ADEA, FMLA violations along with seeking compensatory damages.
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Jessica Chadwick has filed a lawsuit against ASM Global alleging discrimination based on her disability related to long-COVID asthma symptoms. The suit claims violations under both federal ADA laws and state PHRA regulations.
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A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread alleging age discrimination after being demoted and terminated despite long-term service and satisfactory performance. The plaintiff seeks over $150,000 in damages along with punitive damages and legal fees.
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Jodi Clemmer has filed a lawsuit against Adecco Staffing alleging race/ethnicity and age discrimination along with retaliation following her complaints about workplace misconducts.
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Lillian Detwiler has filed a lawsuit against Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Associates alleging workplace discrimination due to her disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details instances of harassment by supervisors and colleagues after requesting reasonable accommodations for her medical condition.
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A former director at Bethanna Foundation LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliatory termination after voicing concerns about favoritism towards female employees. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages along with punitive measures against the organization.
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A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Northampton Valley Country Club alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination after being replaced by younger workers and experiencing hostile treatment from management.
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A Pennsylvania resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sweat Inc., alleging that their website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by being inaccessible to visually impaired users. The plaintiff seeks significant changes including web accessibility improvements and employee training.
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PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the Defender Association of Philadelphia will continue toward trial, after a federal judge denied the latter’s motion for summary judgment.
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Kareem Brown has filed a lawsuit against JBS Souderton alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during his employment tenure from April 2019 until May 2022. The suit seeks damages for lost earnings and emotional distress among other reliefs.
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Ashley Bell has filed a lawsuit against Biocoat Inc., alleging workplace discrimination based on race and disability along with retaliation following military leave. Filed in federal court on August 22nd, this case highlights serious accusations under multiple civil rights laws including ADA and Title VII.
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Teresa Grooms has filed a lawsuit against Spectrum Brands Inc. and QVC Inc., alleging severe injuries caused by an exploding pressure cooker model sold under Cook’s Essentials brand. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for alleged negligence and breach of warranty.
