News from August 2015
Manager alleges Holiday Inn Express practiced ageism
A 64-year-old woman is suing several companies, alleging age discrimination in a job termination.
Mechanic says employer practiced disability discrimination
A 68-year-old Pennsylvania man is suing his Fort Worth-based employer and its human resources director, alleging unlawful disability discrimination and retaliatory practices in his job loss following extended medical leave.
Worker alleges job dismissal was racially motivated
A worker is suing his former employer, alleging he was discriminated against and fired unjustly.
More than $3,500 in settlement funds due in car crash, says plaintiff counsel
A motion to enforce a settlement has been filed by plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case in which said attorneys claim an outstanding balance of several thousand dollars has yet to be delivered.
Attorney: Client needs to sign for distribution of $1,800 in settlement funds
Plaintiff counsel in a motor vehicle accident case wants his client to authorize the distribution of $1,800 in settlement funds
Superior Court upholds sustaining McDonald's preliminary objections
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a May 2, 2014 decision of the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas sustaining the defendant’s preliminary objections in a slip-and-fall negligence action.
Best Buy accused of discrimination
An Ambridge man is suing Best Buy, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliatory firing.
Employee alleges workplace sexual harassment
A female employee is suing her former employer, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment that ended in her termination.
Petition filed to enforce subpoena in product liability case
Alleged failure to comply with a subpoena in a negligence and product liability case has counsel for the defendants in the case attempting to enforce that subpoena.
Defense seeks executed release for settlement finalization
Representation for a defendant accused of negligence in a motor vehicle accident suit is seeking an executed release to finalize a previously agreed-upon settlement in the case.
Plaintiffs look to secure access for discovery information requests in legal malpractice case
Plaintiff counsel in a legal malpractice action are seeking to prevent the defense from denying access to their information requests as the case proceeds.
Co-defendant attempting to strike $20K default judgment against him
A co-defendant in a revived slip-and-fall case is asking for a $20,000 default judgment against him reached in January 2009 to be stricken from the record.
Disabled store worker alleges ADA violations
An art materials store worker is suing her employer, alleging disability discrimination in a series of incidents designed to discriminate against her.
District attorney charges Kane with obstruction, other crimes related to leak
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the criminal charges stem from a probe that revealed Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane “personally orchestrated” the illegal release of confidential and secret grand jury information. Kane said she plans to fight the charges.
Worker alleges termination was in retaliation for taking FMLA leave
A Columbia man is suing his former employer for allegedly terminating him after he took medical leave that he was entitled to under the law.
Franklin County employee alleges disability discrimination
A Chambersburg man is suing Franklin County, alleging his disability and need for accommodations were the reasons he was terminated from his job at a correctional facility.
Worker alleges he was terminated because of religion
A Slatington man is suing his former employer, alleging religious discrimination was the reason he was terminated from his job.
Consumer alleges saline enema led to rental failure
A Catasauqua man is suing a Virginia manufacturer of personal health-care products, alleging injuries suffered from using one of the company's products.
Discharged employee sues CVS claiming ADA violation
A disabled worker is suing a major U.S.
Contractor negligence action could be transferred to Chester County
A general contractor from Malvern accused of negligence is seeking to have the case against both it and its delivery company removed to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.