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 Court dismisses civil rights suit against City of Wilkes-Barre, borough employees
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a multi-million dollar civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Wilkes-Barre, the Wilkes-Barre Police Department and several of its officers and building inspectors. -
Settlement reached in AG Kane's antitrust suit over ArcLight's proposed acquisition of Gulf
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has reached an antitrust settlement regarding the proposed merger of two of the largest gasoline and distillate terminaling services in the state. -
Dairy Queen sues competitor alleging service mark infringement
SCRANTON – Dairy Queen is suing Grille and Chill LLC claiming service mark infringement after the defendant began using advertising that allegedly closely resembled that of the plaintiff's. -
Third Circuit denies appeal of Indian couple claiming discrimination by East Pennsboro Township
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit have upheld a trial court ruling against a Camp Hill couple, who claim the municipality of East Pennsboro discriminated against them based on their ethnicity and religious beliefs. -
Nurse sues Wilkes Barre General Hospital, claims she was forced to admit herself to psychiatric hospital to keep job
SCRANTON – A Dallas, Pennsylvania woman is suing her employer after she claims she was forced to admit herself into a psychiatric hospital in order to keep her job. -
Registered nurse sues Omni Home Care over claims she was terminated for not complying with illegal procedures
SCRANTON – A registered nurse is suing her employer over claims she was terminated for reporting allegedly illegal activity. -
Ritz-Craft Corp. of Pennsylvania seeks declaratory judgment in dispute with business client
SCRANTON – A Pennsylvania-based construction company is suing its business client and is seeking a declaratory judgment. -
Man sues Smith Management and Consulting over alleged failure to pay overtime
SCRANTON – A Cresco man is suing his employer after he alleges that he was denied overtime pay. -
Keystone Automotive Operations seeks payment of allegedly unpaid invoices
PHILADELPHIA – An automotive parts corporation is suing a New Jersey business over claims that it hasn't paid for parts delivered. -
Man sues Honeywell International over claims of wrongful termination
SCRANTON – A Schuylkill Haven man is suing his former employer claiming that he was terminated because he filed a workers' compensation claim. -
Man sues debt collection agency alleging harassment and violation of privacy rights
SCRANTON – A Carlisle man is suing a debt collection agency claiming violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act after he was harassed about a debt which was not his. -
Disabled woman sues First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. alleging denial of benefits
SCRANTON – A disabled Harrisburg woman is suing her insurance provider alleging that they unfairly denied her benefits. -
Couple sues Chesapeake Energy over alleged issues with royalty payments
SCRANTON – A couple is suing an energy corporation for allegedly failing to pay royalties in full. -
Homeowner sues Electrolux alleging that a defective dishwasher caught fire
SCRANTON – A Cresco man is suing an appliance company, alleging that a defect in a washing machine caused a fire in his home. -
Woman sues Clearwater 2008 Note Program Inc. over claims of unpaid interest
SCRANTON – A Centre Hall woman is suing an interest-bearing note corporation, alleging that she was not paid the interest owed to her. -
Woman sues Wilkes University alleging she was terminated because of her age
SCRANTON – A woman is suing her employer alleging that she was discriminated against and unfairly terminated because of her age. -
Child sues claiming permanent injuries suffered from fall at Bushkill Inn
SCRANTON – A minor is suing the Bushkill Inn for what she claims were permanent injuries suffered when she tripped and fell over a hazard while playing in the Inn’s Star Room. -
Driver sues Martin Transport claiming violation of ADA, unlawful termination
SCRANTON – A resident of York is suing his former employer over claims his disability accommodations were violated and he was illegally terminated. -
Sears seeks removal of case to federal court
SCRANTON – A Scranton mother is suing Sears Department Corp. purporting that she and her son were harmed while shopping at a local store and Sears is seeking to have the case moved to federal court. -
Man sues consumer reporting agency over claims of false information about his criminal past
SCRANTON – A man is suing a consumer database reporting agency alleging that incorrect information cost him his job.