News from December 2015
Plaintiff says she no longer wishes to pursue legal action in Philadelphia car crash case
The alleged victim of a 2013 car accident initially sought damages up to $50,000, medical costs, interest and other costs.
Drexel University involved in breach of contract lawsuit with alumnus
The university alleges a New York woman owes it more than $40,000 in tuition and late fees and has not followed through with a monthly payment plan.
Whemco Steel Castings sued by crane operator over alleged age discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A man is suing a Homestead-based casting company claiming he was laid off due to his disability and age and replaced with a younger worker.
Cook sues Huntingdon Valley Country Club, claiming he was terminated because of age
PHILADELPHIA – Huntingdon Valley Country Club is being sued over a claim of age discrimination by an ex-line cook.
Woman claims defective Krups coffee machine scalded her
SCRANTON – A woman is suing Krups USA over a claim that one of their single-serving coffee machines scalded her with hot water while she was in the midst of attempting repairs to the product.
Woman sues Polonia Bank alleging termination was in violation of FMLA
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her employer claiming that she was discriminated against in violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Pittsburgh social worker sues hospice, alleging age discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A Beaver Falls social worker claims she was forced out of work by a hospice due to her age and was replaced with younger employees.
Counselor withdraws from pit bull attack negligence case
Irreconcilable differences have led counsel for a woman mauled in 2013 pit bull attack to withdraw from the litigation associated with the incident.
Green-lighted reconsideration motion sends accident case back to trial pool
Last month, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas granted an auto accident plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration, moving the case out of arbitration.
Philly woman seeks $140K settlement from driver, City of Philadelphia
The settlement stems from a 2013 car accident in which the plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injuries.
Slip-and-fall plaintiff wants revised settlement terms to protect future claims
The plaintiff tripped and fell on a step that was missing a gripper when exiting the women's locker room at the Abington YMCA in 2012.
Attorney: Pa. SC upholding noncompete contracts regulations ‘clearly makes exception’ in law
Last month, the state Supreme Court upheld the state’s strict regulations that limit an employer’s ability to prevent an employee from working for its competition.
Ex-US Airways customer service rep sues, claiming disabilities act violation
PHILADELPHIA – A former customer services representative with US Airways claims that she was not given a reasonable accommodation for her disability, which led to her being wrongfully terminated.
Route driver for Utz Quality Foods sues over unpaid overtime claims
CINCINNATI – The nation’s largest independent, privately held distributor of snack foods is being sued over a complaint by one of its route drivers for alleging not paying overtime rates.
Woman sues Greyhound over sexual harassment claims
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-customer service agent at Greyhound claims that she was consistently harassed by a co-worker and management, in an attempt to sweep the matter under the rug, unjustly fired her.
Man claims he was terminated because of health issues
PHILADELPHIA – A Feasterville-Trevose man is suing his employer after he was terminated, regardless of exemplary performance, allegedly because of his health issues.
Woman claims she was terminated after requesting time off to care for daughter
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her employer, following her termination, claiming that she was punished because of her daughter's medical condition.
Employee sues Accor North America claiming that she was not paid for her overtime labor
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her employer alleging violation of pay standards and failure to compensate time worked.
Consumers sue Verde Energy over alleged telephone harassment
PHILADELPHIA – Consumers are suing an energy company over claims that their privacy was infringed upon due to marketing calls.
Couple sues Wal-Mart after fall in women's dressing room
SCRANTON – A Clinton County couple is claiming negligence after a fall in a Walmart women’s dressing room.