News from December 2015
Ohio company sues US Crossings Unlimited alleging failure to pay fees
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio-based subcontractor company is suing a Cranberry Township company for failure to uphold agreed-upon terms, namely failure to pay the plaintiff for labor.
Man sues New York Life Insurance, others alleging breach of contract
PHILADEPHIA – A Dresher man is suing his insurance provider alleging a failure to provide disability coverage.
Cook sues Foulkeways at Gwynedd alleging racial discrimination and hostility
PHILADELPHIA – An African-American cook is suing his employer alleging that he was discriminated against and treated in a hostile manner due to his race.
Blind woman sues Fry's Electronics over alleged inability to access website
PITTSBURGH – A visually impaired woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against an electronics retailer alleging that its website is inaccessible to visually impaired people.
Man sues Walmart alleging racial discrimination and violation of ADA
PITTSBURGH – A former employee is suing Walmart alleging racial discrimination in the workplace.
State Supreme Court affirms $122K judgment to nurse fired for not working overtime
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed a six-figure judgment to a nurse who claimed she was terminated for not agreeing to work overtime.
Third Circuit: Jury could decide company is liable for temp's discrimination claims
On Nov. 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided that employers that hire temporary employees from staffing agencies may be held liable for claims made by those employees
Blind man sues Hard Rock Cafe over claims its website fails ADA requirements
PITTSBURGH – A legally blind man is suing Hard Rock Cafe over claims that he is unable to use the company's website.
Man sues consumer reporting agency over claims of false information about his criminal past
SCRANTON – A man is suing a consumer database reporting agency alleging that incorrect information cost him his job.
Employee sues Enerfab, union claiming he was discharged and attacked
PITTSBURGH – A man is suing his previous employer over claims he was unfairly discharged and allegedly attacked over a workers' compensation claim.
Northgate Digital Corp. sued over breach of contract, fraud allegations
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey locker-designing company is suing a Newtown producer, alleging breach of contract and fraud in the production of merchandise.
Woman sues hospital alleging that she was terminated because of her pregnancy
SCRANTON – A Dalton woman is suing her employer after she was allegedly terminated because of her pregnancy.
Salus University employee sues for alleged discrimination
The plaintiff, who worked as a patient account clerk for nearly 30 years, alleges she was terminated on false pretenses.
Employees sues Spirit Delivery alleging violation of pay standards
PHILADELPHIA – Two New Jersey men are suing their former employer alleging they were not compensated for time worked and that they were unfairly terminated.
Woman alleges she was fired because of her race
The plaintiff claims a former supervisor at Ocwen Financial Corporation demoted and eventually terminated her due to her race.
Woman sues employer after being terminated, alleges it was due to pregnancy
The plaintiff alleges Greenwood Gaming Services Inc. ended her employment after she fainted at work.
Disabled employees sue employer, alleging they were required to partake in tests of physical strength
The two men, both employed at Cascades Tissue Group, claim they were humiliated and retaliated against because of their physical disabilities.
Couple sues maritime company for negligence, wage violations
Imre Bende claims he was working on a cargo operation and using machinery owned by Peacock Inc. when he was thrown into the ship's hold and injured.
Couple sues towing company alleging damage to property
The plaintiffs allege that A1 Towing and Recovery LLC invaded their property last month to repossess their truck.
Independent Warehouse Inc. sues companies alleging breach of contract after withholding payments
PITTSBURGH – A safety supply distributor is suing a safety supply sales company alleging that it paid for products never received.