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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Motorcyclist Alleges Police Misconduct by Penbrook Borough Officers
Arnez L. Reid has filed a lawsuit against members of the Penbrook Borough Police Department alleging unlawful search and seizure along with excessive use of force during a traffic stop incident on June 18th 2022. -
Employee Sues Country Club Over Unpaid Overtime Wages
An employee at The Country Club of Harrisburg has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of federal and state labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages. The plaintiff claims he was misclassified as an exempt employee despite performing non-exempt duties like food preparation and cooking. -
Former Employee Sues Waste Management Company Over Unpaid Overtime Wages
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Tamaqua Transfer and Recycling Inc., alleging unpaid overtime wages due to systematic wage theft. The suit seeks back wages, damages, and other reliefs while highlighting significant discrepancies in reported working hours. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Central PA Company
Barbara Johannides has filed a lawsuit against Skills of Central Pennsylvania alleging violations under FMLA and ADA after being terminated following a diagnosis requiring intermittent medical leave. The case seeks various forms of relief including lost wages and punitive damages. -
Plaintiff Alleges Danville Hotel Violated ADA Due To Inaccessible Facilities
A recent lawsuit filed by Derek Mortland accuses Danville Hotel Inc., operating a Best Western hotel in Pennsylvania, of violating ADA standards by failing to provide necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities during his stay in February 2023. The suit seeks injunctive relief to ensure compliance along with attorneys' fees if successful. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Flower Delivery Company
Todd Seyfert has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Retail Flowers Inc., alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under the ADA after disclosing his compromised immune system post-liver transplant. -
Female Athletic Director sues School District over Gender Discrimination
Serena Pfaff-Henry has filed a lawsuit against Jersey Shore Area School District alleging systemic gender discrimination under Superintendent Brian Ulmer's leadership. The case includes accusations of unequal treatment compared to male colleagues and retaliatory actions following her complaints about workplace issues. -
Former Employee Sues Pennsylvania Nursing Home Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Mae Thompson has filed a lawsuit against Garvey Manor Nursing Home alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her employment there from January 2021 to April 2022. Represented by Briana Lynn Pearson from The Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, Thompson seeks compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged misconduct. -
Family Sues U.S Government Over Negligence Leading To Severe Health Issues
A family from Old Forge is suing the U.S Government over alleged negligence by Tobyhanna Army Depot leading to severe health complications due to wrongful termination of their health insurance plan among other issues. -
Former Employee Sues Penn State Hazelton Over Pregnancy Discrimination
Lauren Millbyer has filed a lawsuit against Penn State Hazelton alleging severe discrimination during her pregnancy and maternity leave period. The suit details numerous instances of alleged harassment by colleagues and management following notification of her pregnancy in May 2022 through to her termination in May 2023. -
Former Employee Sues Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus for Age and Gender Discrimination
Linda Lee Lucas-Hunt has filed a lawsuit against her employer, alleging ongoing gender and age discrimination since 2017. The case details various instances of unequal pay raises compared to younger colleagues and harassment that created a hostile work environment. -
Former park ranger alleges retaliation by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over free speech
Jonathan L. Rishel has filed a federal complaint alleging First Amendment retaliation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and various officials within its Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The case details how inquiries made by Rishel regarding an investigation led to adverse employment actions against him. -
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination against KP Innovative Concepts
Talia Green has filed a lawsuit against KP Innovative Concepts LLC and its owner Michael Palkovic alleging racial discrimination and hostile work environment during her tenure as Housekeeping Supervisor at Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing Center starting March 2022. The complaint details instances of racial harassment by another supervisor which were reportedly ignored by management leading up to an abrupt termination before completing her notice period. -
York Co. farm sues after town removes hedgerows
HARRISBURG - A federal lawsuit from a York County farm says West Manchester destroyed a massive amount of hedgerows that served as a wildlife boundary. -
Codorun Farms Alleges Harassment by West Manchester Township Over Property Disputes
Codorun Farms has filed a civil rights complaint against West Manchester Township alleging harassment through arbitrary fines and penalties following disputes over property management practices. The farm seeks judgment exceeding $75,000 plus additional damages. -
Diane Hendricks sues PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy for Negligence
Diane Hendricks has filed a negligence lawsuit against PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy alleging improper cessation of heart medication delivery without notice or approval leading to severe health consequences. The suit seeks damages exceeding $75,000. -
Small Business Owner Alleges Coordinated Fraud Against Online Meat Retailer
Frank Tufano has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants alleging they conspired to defraud his online meat retail business through coordinated chargebacks and false reviews. The case seeks substantial financial compensation and amendments to fraudulent reviews. -
Former coach alleges age discrimination against PA state system of higher education
Michael Rohl has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging age discrimination after nearly two decades as a coach at Mansfield University. The case highlights accusations against university officials for creating a hostile work environment favoring younger employees. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Kalahari Resorts over unsafe conditions leading to injury
Imran Ahmed has filed a negligence lawsuit against Kalahari Resorts entities after slipping on improperly maintained stairs at their indoor waterpark. The suit seeks compensatory damages for severe injuries allegedly caused by unsafe conditions at the resort. -
Former employee alleges discrimination against food producer
Loula Ahmed has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Cargill Inc., alleging racial, religious, and national origin discrimination leading up to wrongful termination after seven years of service at their Camp Hill facility in Pennsylvania.