U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Plaintiff lawyer penalty coming for not backing theory of liability
SCRANTON - A plaintiff lawyer will have a punishment hanging over his head as he pursues a lawsuit that alleges man was discharged from a senior living facility and sent on a three-hour Uber drive, during which he experienced a medical emergency and later died. -
Catholic school beats racism complaint after Black girl's hair cut during class
HARRISBURG - Parents who alleged racism when their daughter's hair was cut during school because a piece of Velcro was stuck in it have possibly lost their lawsuit. -
Rape case against travel company moves forward, sort of
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal judge won't let a tour company out of a lawsuit that pins blame on it for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old in a hotel in Spain - yet - but also won't let the girl conduct her deposition remotely. -
Luzerne Co. settles Election Day lawsuit after running out of paper in 2022
SCRANTON - Luzerne County admits voters couldn't cast ballots through no fault of their own during the 2022 election in a settlement presented in Scranton federal court on Oct. 15. -
Foreign Truck Drivers Allege Labor Violations Against Louisiana Sugar Mill Operators
Foreign truck drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against two Louisiana companies alleging labor violations involving H-2A visas intended for agricultural workers but used for non-agricultural trucking jobs instead. The plaintiffs claim unpaid wages under federal laws like FLSA and state laws like LWPA while seeking various forms of compensation through legal representation from multiple states. -
Plaintiff (supplier) accuses Defendant (manufacturer) of Breach of Contract
In a recent legal battle filed on October 2nd by Gulf Valve Services Company against Baker Hughes Energy Services in Louisiana's federal court system highlights accusations of breach stemming from failed contractual obligations concerning critical audit processes vital for certifying valve sales beyond this year-end deadline period—posing significant financial risks exceeding $25 million dollars worth unsold inventory while seeking both immediate judicial intervention via injunctions alongside compensatory damage claims covering lost revenue streams incurred during ongoing disputes over unfulfilled commitments between longstanding partners within industrial sectors reliant upon stringent compliance standards governing product safety certifications essential across diverse operational environments worldwide today! -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Kleinpeter Farms Dairy
Ronell Comeaux has filed a lawsuit against Kleinpeter Farms Dairy alleging racial discrimination and harassment during his employment at the company. The case outlines various instances where racial slurs were used against him by supervisors who also threatened his safety when he attempted to report these incidents internally without receiving any support or resolution from management. -
Plaintiff alleges Wood-Mode of Disability Discrimination
Tina Clapper has filed a lawsuit against Wood-Mode alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination after being fired due to absences covered under FMLA leave. The case highlights alleged failures by Wood-Mode to accommodate her medical condition as required by law. -
Former Employee Alleges Security Company Discriminated Against Him Due To Diabetes
A former security officer has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal alleging discrimination due to diabetes under ADA and PHRA laws along with FMLA violations. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs from the court. -
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Material Handling Specialist Company
Shawn C.Bialecki has filed a lawsuit against Action Lift Inc., alleging age discrimination following his abrupt termination after more than fifteen years with the company.The case also involves claims for unpaid commissions and breach of contract. -
Plaintiff Alleges State Agency Subjected Him To Racial Discrimination And Retaliation
A recent lawsuit filed by Melvin Bartow III accuses the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and two officials of racial discrimination and retaliation. The case highlights allegations of denied promotions based on race and retaliatory actions following complaints about workplace discrimination. -
Plaintiffs Allege Defective Design Caused Daughter's Drowning Death
A lawsuit has been filed against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., claiming that design flaws in their Sea-Doo watercraft led to the tragic drowning of Lorena Lauer in July 2022. Her parents seek compensatory and punitive damages exceeding $75,000 for negligence and other claims. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Penn Highlands Healthcare
A former Housekeeping Aide has filed a lawsuit against Penn Highlands Healthcare alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs from management staff. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Major Corporations
Randy Patterson has filed a lawsuit against SWM Holdings US and Aerotek Inc., claiming severe racial discrimination during his brief employment at SWM's Richland factory. The suit alleges retaliatory termination following complaints about hostile work conditions. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Insurance Company
Kayla DeLeo has filed a lawsuit against biBERK Insurance Services alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination after requesting reasonable accommodations for her medical conditions. -
Contractor Sues Local Borough Officials Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest
Jerry D.Brown has filed a lawsuit against Harveys Lake Borough officials alleging unlawful arrest following a construction contract dispute with Manuel Santana.The case involves accusations ranging from breach of contract to malicious prosecution -
Former Employee Sues Major Retailer Over Disability Discrimination
Jordan Nagle has filed a lawsuit against The Home Depot alleging violations under ADA, PHRA, and FMLA due to wrongful termination related to his disability accommodations. The suit seeks substantial damages including back pay and punitive damages. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Grocery Chain
Lynette Miller has filed a lawsuit against The GIANT Company LLC alleging disability discrimination and retaliation after disclosing her Parkinson's disease diagnosis. She seeks compensation for lost wages and emotional distress among other damages. -
Deputy sheriff's assault of prisoner during St. Patrick's celebration leads to lawsuit against Lackawanna Co.
SCRANTON - A man arrested for public intoxication says he was verbally and physically abused by a Lackawanna County deputy sheriff while in jail. -
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Manufacturing Company
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The RiteScreen Company LLC alleging discrimination based on disability and wrongful termination just days before scheduled surgery.