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Federal judge throws out dismissal attempt of $84K contract breach suit from U. of Pitt
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a Connecticut research organization’s attempt to dismiss breach of contract claims brought against it by the University of Pittsburgh, which were made seeking the return of funds exceeding $84,000. -
Amtrak worker alleges company failed to stop attack by fellow employee during meeting
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S. -
Former assistant sues law firm over short-lived employment
PHILADELPHIA — A former legal assistant at a law firm in Allentown claims she was fired due to her disability. Virginia Borhi filed a complaint Aug. 4 in the U.S. -
Ex-Pond Lehocky attorney allegedly fired after bout with testicular cancer fights to keep punitive damages claim
PHILADELPHIA – A former Pond Lehocky attorney who claimed he was terminated for seeking accommodations during his bout with testicular cancer, has hit back at the firm’s motion to dismiss punitive damages from his complaint. -
Plaintiffs who alleged racist school admissions policies in Philly, appeal denial of injunction to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – A group of plaintiffs has appealed the denial of a preliminary injunction in their class action litigation, which claimed their children were denied admission to criteria-based schools due to the District’s discriminatory policies centered on race, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
After prior FRSA claims dismissal, Amtrak denies liability for employee's retaliation claims
PHILADELPHIA – After winning dismissal of claims brought against it by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury, Amtrak has answered the complaint and denied liability for the events in question. -
Flag-burning activist files freedom of expression case in Scranton, after settling similar action in Williamsport
SCRANTON – An activist who recently dismissed his constitutional challenge of the City of Williamsport’s open-burning ordinance with respect to burning flags as a method of political protest, has now filed substantially-similar litigation against the City of Scranton. -
Third Circuit rules out-of-state FLSA plaintiffs must have connections to forum state
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has concurred with a lower court that out-of-state class action plaintiffs are not able to connect their Fair Labor Standards Act claims against Federal Express to any of the company’s contacts with Pennsylvania. -
Philly woman who said she was wrongly arrested by Phila. police for firearms violations loses case
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman who claimed she was falsely arrested by Philadelphia authorities for firearms permit violations and later brought to trial, where she was ultimately found not guilty due to the fact that her permit was still active when she was taken into custody, has lost her case. -
Berks County man alleges he received beating and broken pelvis from Pa. State Police
ALLENTOWN – A Berks County man alleges he was savagely beaten by Pennsylvania state troopers, had his hands handcuffed behind his back and escorted to a six foot-high fence, where he was then lifted and thrown over the opposite side, fracturing his pelvis, two years ago. -
Suit: Legal services provider retaliated against employee for reporting discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – An employee for a non-profit legal services provider alleges that she suffered racial and disability discrimination, in retaliation for reporting similar behavior in her workplace. -
Amazon denies liability for injuries Montco woman suffered at Hazelton facility
SCRANTON – Amazon has denied allegations of negligence lodged by a Montgomery County woman who slipped on ice at one of its fulfillment centers in Hazelton. -
Man attacked outside Starbucks in Philadelphia alleges negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are alleging negligence after the husband was allegedly violently attacked outside a Starbucks in Philadelphia. -
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team. -
Former Catholic Diocese of Greensburg teacher alleges he was fired over same-sex marriage
ERIE — A former teacher with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg alleges he was fired for being in a same-sex marriage. -
Allegheny County inmate alleges denial of proper medical care during pregnancy, miscarriage
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County inmate alleges she was denied proper medical care during her pregnancy and miscarriage. -
Philadelphia personal injury firm accused of gender discrimination against paralegal
PHILADELPHIA — A personal injury law firm is facing allegations it discriminated against a paralegal applicant due to her gender. -
Suit: SEPTA officer assaulted protestors
PHILADELPHIA — A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) officer is being accused of assaulting protestors at a protest following the death of George Floyd. -
Suit: Borough of Sharon Hill officers fired shots into crowd at high school football game
PHILADELPHIA — A parent alleges her minor daughter suffered injuries after Borough of Sharon Hill police officers fired shots into a crowd at a high school football game. -
Former Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network worker alleges sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA — A former worker with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti Violence Network alleges her supervisor sexually harassed her and other female co-workers. Antoinette Harrison filed a complaint May 20 in the U.S.