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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Third Circuit rules woman's medical civil rights, injury claims barred by statute of limitations
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a Scranton woman’s civil rights and personal injury claims were barred by their respective statutes of limitation. -
Client Services Inc. accused of telephone harassment
A Pennsylvania man is suing Client Services Inc., a Missouri corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Bimbo Bakeries USA accused of violating Workers' Compensation acts
Three employees have filed a class action lawsuit against Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., and Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of breach of contract
A Pennsylvania man is suing the Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Payroll dispute case and related arbitration issue remanded to District Court
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has determined that a lower court erroneously threw out a motion to dismiss before properly resolving a separate motion to compel arbitration in a payroll dispute litigation. -
Suit alleges former technician with Wizzard Drain Cleaning was denied overtime
SCRANTON — A former employee is suing Brian Murlin, Becky Murlin & Wizzard Drain Cleaning LLC, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Former Penn State employee alleges interference with FMLA
SCRANTON — An employee is suing Penn State University, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). -
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts says other hotel made use of 'Hershey's' mark
PHILADELPHIA — A hotel is suing Milestone Hotel Partners, Hershey Hospitality Associates and Milestone Hershey Management for allegedly adopting the plaintiff's mark for their hotel location. -
Reynolds and Reynolds alleges Williamsport firm infringed on copyrights
SCRANTON — An Ohio company is suing Spectrum Business Forms & Advertising Specialties LLC, a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged copyright infringement. -
Third Circuit: Client's former attorney not proven to be state actor, case dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that a plaintiff who accused his former attorney of malpractice and being a state actor therein will have his case dismissed. -
Norfolk Southern worker claims he suffered spinal, nerve injuries from job
SCRANTON — An employee is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company, alleging negligence and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Family says Human Services Secretary wrongly refused to cover accommodations for girl's disability
SCRANTON — A minor, through her parents, is suing state Secretary of Human Services Theodore Dallas, alleging discrimination for refusing to furnish their home with eligible accommodations for the girl's disability. -
Woman says Rosewood wrongfully terminated her after she reported abuse
SCRANTON — A former employee is suing Investment 360 LLC, Rest Haven Operating LLC and Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Delivery drivers say State College wings restaurant failed to pay adequate wages
SCRANTON — Five former delivery drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against Wings Over Happy Valley MDF LLC and Steven C. Moreira, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Suit alleges man was injured when LDS Church-owned car struck their vehicle
SCRANTON — A Wellsboro couple are suing Jaide Beutler and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, alleging negligence for a car accident that left the husband injured. -
Labor Department says Alexander's spas failed to pay employees minimum wage
SCRANTON — The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Alexander's Salon & Spa, Alexander's in the Woods and owner Sherrilyn Tarapchak, alleging the employer failed to pay employees adequate wages. -
Man claims Lincoln Life wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits
SCRANTON — An individual is suing Lincoln Life and Annuity Company of New York, alleging breach of contract for denying his disability benefits claim. -
Former employee of United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA claims wrongful termination
SCRANTON — A former nonprofit employee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA, alleging violation of Workers' Compensation acts and wrongful termination. -
Labor department sues PPS Preservation for failing to adequately pay employees
PHILADELPHIA — The United States Secretary of Labor is bringing suit against PPS Preservation Inc. and owner Nick Potochnick, alleging the defendants underpaid employees. -
Underwriting association says state officials' budget transfer of $200 million is unconstitutional
Underwriting association says state officials' budget transfer of $200 million is unconstitutional