U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Law enforcement veteran alleges Penn State rescinded job offer because he is colorblind
HARRISBURG – A 20-year law enforcement veteran claims he was discriminated against when his job offer with Pennsylvania State University (PSU) was rescinded due to his colorblindness. -
DOJ tells SCOTUS to overturn decision on who enforces standards for aircraft engines; Boeing issue cited
WASHINGTON – According to an amici brief filed by the Solicitor General with the U.S. Supreme Court, design standards for aircraft engines are the exclusive purview of the federal government and not applicable state law – a counter-argument to a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruling which said such pre-emption was not required. -
RV business faces lawsuit from Penn State over use of Nittany Lion logo
HARRISBURG – An RV business is facing a lawsuit from Pennsylvania State University over allegations of trademark infringement. -
Man whose fingers were cut off while using excavator sues Case Construction, United Rentals
WILLIAMSPORT – A Pennsylvania man whose fingers were cut off while using excavator at a PPL South Williamsport substation is suing the equipment manufacturer and distributor claiming negligence. -
Manufacturer wants suit over allegedly defective trailer moved to federal court
WILLIAMSPORT – An Indiana trailer manufacturer is attempting to move a lawsuit filed by a Lackawanna County auto body and sales business to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. -
Frat member sued over death at Penn State gets lawsuit dismissed, but case against other moves on
WILLIAMSPORT – Parents who took legal action against a fraternity following their son’s death at a frat house were partially successful in amending their complaint as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania denied one defendant’s motion to dismiss it but granted another's on Nov. 19. -
Officials dismissed from Gettysburg business owner's lawsuit that claims retaliation through parking law
HARRISBURG – A number of officials have been dismissed from a lawsuit filed against the Borough of Gettysburg by a local business owner, who alleged they re-instituted a decades-old parking ordinance in order to retaliate against her for leading an opposition to a zoning dispute. -
Federal judge dismisses half of the claims in former Talen Energy employee's wrongful termination lawsuit
SCRANTON – A federal judge has dismissed a portion of a Wapwallopen man's lawsuit against Talen Energy Corp. and Susquehanna Nuclear who he claims fired him after he failed a drug and alcohol screening that then prevented him from getting a job elsewhere. -
Former employees suing disgraced AG Kane lose effort to obtain her attorney communications
PHILADELPHIA – Former Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General employees caught up in the scandal around disgraced former Attorney General Kathleen Kane won't be getting her attorney communications, a federal judge recently ruled. -
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association official claims retaliation
SCRANTON – A Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Inc. (PIAA) official alleges he was retaliated against by fellow officials for running as an opposition candidate in the PIAA election. -
Lawsuit says woman got stuck on water slide at Camelback and was struck from behind
SCRANTON – A New Jersey woman who allegedly suffered cervical spine injuries while at a Tannerville water park alleges the park failed to inspect an attraction for dangerous conditions. -
Former Penn State University employee with MS claims he was fired over disability
WILLIAMSPORT – Pennsylvania State University is facing a lawsuit by a former systems developer over allegations he was denied accommodations and fired due to his disability. -
Third Circuit rules against widow of man killed in workplace accident
PHILADELPHIA – The widow of a man killed in a workplace crane accident has lost an appeal in federal court that sought to hold one of the corporate entities involved responsible for negligence. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Eagle United Truck Wash Will Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit
Eagle United Truck Wash, LLC, which operates truck washing facilities at truck stop locations around the United States, will pay $40,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a racial harassment, discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. -
Woman claims Wayne Memorial, nurse practitioner's delay in her shingles treatment caused worsening of hearing loss
SCRANTON – A Waymart woman alleges that Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers and a nurse practitioner there failed to properly treat her shingles, which resulted in her continued hearing loss. -
Brookdale Harrisburg files suit against former resident's estate to compel arbitration
HARRISBURG – Brookdale Harrisburg assisted living has filed a lawsuit against the co-executors of a former resident's estate who filed a state court action against the company, arguing a dispute must be compelled to arbitration per a resident agreement. -
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. -
Drunk woman who fell off balcony claims York College, sororities and fraternities responsible for her injuries
HARRISBURG — A New York woman who became intoxicated and fell off a balcony at York College of Pennsylvania Spring Garden Apartments while attending a series of parties is suing the sororities and fraternities who hosted the parties, the college and others claiming the alcohol and illicit drugs provided at the events contributed to her injuries. -
In lawsuit over allegedly lewd locker room behavior, nude dancing could be protected under First Amendment
SCRANTON — An odd First Amendment debate has broken out in the lawsuit of a high school football player who alleged he was wrongly suspended, though the school claims he engaged in disgusting behavior that included wiping a lollipop on his private parts before giving it to a mentally disabled man.