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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Class action plaintiffs suing Montgomery McCracken for $619M attempting a second bite at the apple, firm argues
SCRANTON – A law firm facing a $619 million legal malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania federal court wants the case dismissed for failure to state a claim and other causes or alternatively, transferred to federal court in New York. -
Underwriting association claims law passed by Gov. Wolf allows seizure of property
SCRANTON — A non-profit organization is suing Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, citing alleged breach of duty, contract clause violation and unconstitutional taking. -
Pets Global says M2 Logistics, Habil Transportation never delivered cargo
HARRISBURG — Pets Global Inc. is suing freight forwarders M2 Logistics Inc. and Habil Transportation LLC, citing alleged breach of contract. -
SEC charges insurance salesman in alleged securities scheme
SCRANTON — A Securities and Exchange Commission complaint claims a Bellefonte insurance salesman is guilty of fraud and unjust enrichment. -
Guardians say Secretary of Human Services violated Medicaid provisions
HARRISBURG — Three guardians of children with physical disabilities filed a class-action lawsuit against Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services Teresa Miller, citing alleged Medicaid violations. -
Property owners claim SWEPI owes $222,000 in oil and gas rental fees
WILLIAMSPORT — Three property owners are suing oil company SWEPI LP, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing in connection with an alleged refusal to pay rental fees. -
Spouse blames Select Medical, doctors for wife's death
HARRISBURG — A surviving spouse is suing Select Medical Corp. and other healthcare providers, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent infection and death. -
Mother and daughter blame Arrowhead Lake Community Association for injuries
WILKES-BARRE — A mother and daughter are suing Arrowhead Lake Community Association, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Lawyers accused of botching litigation over Luzerne Co. Kerr-McGee plant; Class action seeks $619 million
SCRANTON – A federal court in Scranton now has jurisdiction over a lawsuit which is seeking more than $619 million for 4,400 residents of Avoca, who were said to be exposed to carcinogenic substances from the Kerr-McGee Corp. wood treatment facility. -
U.S. district judge rules Pennsylvania cannot take $200 million from underwriting association
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's attempt to balance a budget under last fall's Act 44 by taking $200 million from a state-created entity that provides malpractice insurance is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on May 17. -
Judge given Sierra Club's settlement with Talen over Brunner Island power plant
A federal judge is considering a settlement between environmental advocate Sierra Club and Talen Energy over the company's Brunner Island power plant in York County at which it has agreed to end coal burning. -
Nanticoke police officer claims city owes her overtime pay tied to doctor's visits
SCRANTON — A police officer is suing the City of Nanticoke for alleged violation of employment laws. -
Landowners' lawsuit accuses Chesapeake Energy of breach of contract
SCRANTON — A group of land owners is suing Chesapeake Appalachian LLC and Chesapeake Energy Corp. for alleged bad faith, conversion and breach of contract in connection with a natural gas drilling agreement. -
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Wells Fargo asks court to order arbitration in fee-structure dispute
Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo Advisors and broker George Venizelos have asked the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania to send a fee agreement dispute to arbitration, according to a motion filed on March 1. -
Geisinger Medical Center accused of discriminating against employee because of her alleged disability
A individual is suing Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Health System for alleged disability discrimination and retaliation. -
Metropolitan Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying disability benefits
An individual is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Tyco Electronics Corporation and Tyco Electronics Long Term Disability Plan, citing alleged wrongful termination of long-term disability benefits. -
Judge denies Golden Living Center-Stroud’s motion to dismiss punitive damages in wrongful death suit
HARRISBURG — Golden Living Center-Stroud’s motion to dismiss punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit has been rejected by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. -
Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services Inc. allegedly fired employee because of her lower back problems
An individual is suing her former employer, Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services Inc., for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Weis Markets Inc. accused of favoring Caucasian employees over African-American employees
An African-American man has filed a class action lawsuit against Weis Markets Inc. for allegedly subjecting him to a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. -
Central Credit Services LLC accused of using misleading debt collection practices
An individual is suing Central Credit Services LLC, citing alleged misleading debt collection practices.