U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Erie Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Erie Division
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Motion for fees granted in COVID-19 education suit versus Gannon University
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status – and then settled the case for $1.1 million – has been granted his requested attorney’s fees and other costs, totaling more than $371,000. -
Final certification sought for settlement class in COVID-19 education suit versus Gannon University
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status – and then settled the case for $1.1 million – now seeks to obtain final certification of the settlement class. -
Erie charter school denies retaliation and hostile work environment claims from Black security guard
ERIE – An Erie charter school has denied all liability alleged by a Black security guard, who claimed she was faced retaliation after reporting unwelcome advances from the school principal. -
School district paying $50K to settle lawsuit from girl with asthma who couldn't wear mask during pandemic
ERIE – A father who alleged his daughter faced discrimination and retaliation from the Avonworth School District for her asthma preventing her from being able to adhere to mandatory masking during the COVID-19 pandemic, has motioned to settle his claims for $50,000. -
Security guard says school principal made unwelcome advances, then retaliated against her
ERIE – A Black security guard at a charter school in Erie alleges the school principal made unwelcome advances and then attempted to get her fired, after she reported his behavior. -
Plaintiff in class action against Gannon University now seeks $371K award in extra costs
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status – and then settled the case for $1.1 million - now seeks an award of attorney’s fees, costs and other expenses in excess of $371,000. -
$1.1M settlement proposed in class action versus Gannon University over its format during COVID-19
ERIE – An undergraduate student who filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University, claiming that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status, now looks to have the case settled for $1.1 million. -
Class action plaintiffs who alleged that lender violated cap on interest rates refuse arbitration compulsion
ERIE – A pair of in-state plaintiffs who alleged that a Delaware-based lender has violated Pennsylvania guidelines setting a cap on interest rates, are now rejecting an attempt to have their class action litigation against that same lender sent to arbitration. -
Delaware lender wants arbitration in class action suit alleging improper cap on interest rates
ERIE – A Delaware-based lender is looking to compel arbitration in a class action where Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege the defendant violated guidelines setting a cap on interest rates. -
Federal judge rules that undated mail-in ballots must be accepted in Pennsylvania, per Civil Rights Act
ERIE – A federal judge recently decided that per the Materiality Provision of the Civil Rights Act, undated mail-in ballots must be accepted as valid votes by all county boards of election in Pennsylvania – a decision to have tremendous import in next year’s presidential election, which will once again likely see the Keystone State as a battleground. -
Gannon University settles class action claims that it didn't refund fees during COVID-19
ERIE – Gannon University looks to have settled class action claims which charged that students were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status. -
Class action: Delaware lender violated Pa. state rules on capping loan interest rates
ERIE – A pair of in-state plaintiffs have alleged that a Delaware-based lender has violated Pennsylvania guidelines setting a cap on interest rates, and has filed class action litigation against that same lender. -
Gannon University refutes class action claims that it didn't refund fees during COVID-19
ERIE – Gannon University believes that a class action lawsuit brought against it which charged that students were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status, fails to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. -
Class action suit: Gannon University accepted student tuition fees, despite COVID-19 pandemic
ERIE – An undergraduate student has filed a class action lawsuit against Gannon University, charging that he and others were deprived of the on-campus education and experience they paid for, when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and learning shifted to remote status. -
Federal judge grants fee awards in class action against Nevada retailer
ERIE – A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit and given final approval to a settlement in litigation against a Nevada-based retailer of bags and other merchandise that claimed its website does not support Screen Reader software for the visually impaired and thus violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – in addition to having granted plaintiff counsel’s requests for attorney’s fees and an incentive award. -
Counsel looking for $45K fees in settlement for ADA class action versus Nevada bag retailer
ERIE – Class action litigation against a Nevada-based retailer of bags and other merchandise which claimed its website does not support Screen Reader software for the visually-impaired and thus violates the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is close to wrapping up, with the settlement awaiting final approval and plaintiff counsel seeking an agreed-upon $45,000 in attorneys’ fees. -
Magistrate judge OK's class certification, proposed settlement for ADA suit versus Nevada company
ERIE – A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit and given approval to a preliminary settlement, for litigation against a Nevada-based retailer of bags and other merchandise which claims its website does not support Screen Reader software for the visually-impaired and thus violates the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. -
Settlement in the works between legally blind man and Nevada bag retailer, over ADA claims
ERIE – As its designated plaintiff, a local man considered legally blind will oversee a class action lawsuit against a Nevada-based retailer of bags and other merchandise, alleging its website does not support Screen Reader software for the visually-impaired and thus violates the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. -
Election boards oppose legal attempt to compel them to accept undated mail-in ballots
ERIE – Two county boards of election have opposed litigation from six voters’ rights groups against acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh M. Chapman and all of the county boards of election statewide, in order to compel officials to accept undated mail-in ballots and “not disenfranchise voters based on an immaterial paperwork error.” -
Settlement for Erie man who alleged U.S. government entities didn't find his prostate cancer
ERIE – An Erie man who brought litigation against the U.S. government and the Department of Veterans Affairs and claimed that they negligently failed to pronounce an early diagnosis of his prostate cancer, has settled his case.