U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Photographer says McGraw-Hill used photos outside of licensing agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A photographer is suing McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC and McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings LLC, citing alleged copyright infringement. -
Employee says convenience store owner failed to pay her overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A cashier is suing a group of convenience stores and their owner, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Prudential employee says company wrongly refused her disability claim
PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, as both her employer and insurer through an employee plan, alleging the company wrongly denied her long-term disability benefits. -
Ophthamologist's wrongful termination claims dismissed as time-barred in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled the claims of a pediatric ophthalmologist who believes he was wrongfully terminated under federal law as dismissed. -
Complaint alleges debt collection letter contained contradictory, unclear information
PHILADELPHIA — A consumer is suing Security Financial Solutions LLC, a debt collector based in Carnegie, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Amtrak materials clerk says she tripped over wires in workplace, suffering injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware woman is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), citing alleged hostile work environment, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence. -
Lice removal franchising company sues former franchisee for unfair competition
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania company is suing Lice Lifters of Harrisburg LLC and owner Latoya Wright, citing alleged breach of contract and unfair competition. -
Woman claims debt collector, repo firm took car despite payment not being in default
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Credit Acceptance Corporation and MJ Repo Services LLC, alleging the debt collector misrepresented payments owed in order to repossess her car. -
U.S. government ordered to pay half of Temple University Hospital's $8 million birth injury lawsuit settlement
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. government is responsible for half the cost of an $8 million settlement in a birth injury lawsuit involving Temple University Hospital, says a federal judge. -
Retiree claims union failed to keep record of employment, denied pension
PHILADELPHIA — A retiree from the newspaper industry is suing Teamsters Local Union No. 1414, Newspaper and Magazine Employees Union, citing alleged breach of contract for denying his pension. -
Doctor claims Optum Inc. sent unwanted faxes to advertising business
PHILADELPHIA — A Center Valley doctor has filed a class action lawsuit against Optum Inc. and Optuminsight Inc., a Minnesota medical services firm, alleging violation of telephone harassment laws. -
BMI, other publishing companies sue Yorgos Restaurant for playing music without license
PHILADELPHIA — A number of music publishing companies are suing Yorgos Restaurant and Lounge, citing alleged copyright infringement for playing their songs in the restaurant without a license. -
Medical, cosmetic tech company denied employees overtime wages, suit says
PHILADELPHIA — Four employees are suing Transdermal Specialties Inc., Intellectual Property Trust and Bruce K. Redding Jr., citing alleged unpaid wages. -
Four sue Bucks County defense contractor for alleged unfair wages
PHILADELPHIA — Four former employees are suing Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation, a defense contractor, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
EBS Healthcare claims Therapy Source bought websites using its trademark
PHILADELPHIA — A West Chester business is suing Therapy Source Inc., citing alleged unfair competition. -
New Jersey woman claims Amtrak failed to provide safe workplace on train
PHILADELPHIA — A train employee is suing the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), claiming an alleged hostile work environment and that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Chester County massage facility seeking injunction to prevent its closing
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County massage clinic which may be facing the closing of its doors is seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent itself from going out of business permanently. -
District Court judge dismisses auto detailer's wrongful termination litigation
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has dismissed an automotive detailer’s wrongful termination action against his former place of business, Carousel Hyundai in West Chester. -
Individual alleges he was assaulted while at Philadelphia detention center
PHILADELPHIA – An individual alleges that the government failed to protect him from being assaulted while he was detained. -
Health Care Solutions at Home, Lincare accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Health Care Solutions at Home Inc. and Lincare Inc., alleging that the employers failed to properly compensate him for all hours worked.