News from December 2015
Employees sue Flower Foods alleging that they were not compensated for overtime
PHILADELPHIA – Employees are suing the bakery that employed them, alleging that they were not paid for overtime.
Employee sues Keane Frac over allegations of unpaid overtime
PITTSBURGH – An employee is suing a gas and oil service company after he claims he never received compensation for overtime.
Woman sues Clearwater 2008 Note Program Inc. over claims of unpaid interest
SCRANTON – A Centre Hall woman is suing an interest-bearing note corporation, alleging that she was not paid the interest owed to her.
Nurse's assistant files suit after alleged equipment failure causes injuries
PITTSBURGH – A nurse's assistance is suing a contractor and an equipment manufacturer alleging that she was injured due to equipment negligence.
More than $5 million spent on advertising for Risperdal clients in 2015
Plaintiffs lawyers continue to spend a significant amount of money on advertising to drum up Risperdal clients, the president of a mass torts litigation research firm says.
Foreign corporation sues Herr Industrial Inc. for alleged failure to uphold agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Luxembourg-based corporation is suing a Pennsylvania-based corporation over an alleged failure to complete payments.
Dentist sues Penn Dental alleging that she was wrongfully terminated
PHILADELPHIA – A dentist is suing the dental practice that she worked for, alleging that she was terminated due to her age.
Police officer sues Bridgeport employer alleging retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A male police officer is suing his employer purporting that he was unfairly retaliated against after defending his female colleague.
Merz North America Inc. sues former employee over breach of contract allegations
PITTSBURGH – A pharmaceutical company is suing a former employee over allegations that he violated a non-compete waiver.
Consumer sues Brooks Brothers Inc., alleging website in violation of ADA
PITTSBURGH – A disabled man is suing Brooks Brothers Inc., alleging that the company's site does not comply with disability standards.
Federal agency sues Life Safety Group alleging failure to fulfill contract
PHILADELPHIA – A federal labor agency is suing a corporation alleging that it owes money for back pay from a previous settlement.
UPS defends practices after disability lawsuit filed by deaf man who wants sign language interpreter
In a complaint filed on Nov. 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United Parcel Service was accused by a hearing-impaired employee of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Allentown woman sues Florida collection agency claiming harassment
PHILADELPHIA – An Allentown woman is suing a Florida-based collection agency for repeatedly calling her cellphone over a debt collection she said actually belongs to her soon-to-be ex-husband.
Assistant manager claims Walmart fired him because of his religious beliefs
PHILADELPHIA – A former Walmart assistant manager claims that management at its Wyncote store subjected him to discrimination and harassment by refusing to accommodate his religious beliefs, despite knowing he was a Jehovah’s Witness prior to his hire.
Woman sues Wilkes University alleging she was terminated because of her age
SCRANTON – A woman is suing her employer alleging that she was discriminated against and unfairly terminated because of her age.
University of Pittsburgh sued over a claim of racial bias in salary increases
PITTSBURGH – A black professor at the University of Pittsburgh is suing the school over a claim that his salary increases over the years have been lower than his non-African-American colleagues.
Ex-officer claims police chief, township denied him due process in connection with his firing
PHILADELPHIA – An ex-Bethel Township police officer is suing the municipality and the township’s police chief over a claim that he was denied due process in connection with his termination.
Early successes at trial, advertising could drive more Risperdal litigation
After three defeats, two of which were seven-figure verdicts, in four Philadelphia trials, what can Janssen Pharmaceuticals look forward to as it tries to resolve at least 1,600 more Risperdal lawsuits?
Former FedEx clerk believes he was fired for being a whistle-blower
PHILADELPHIA – A former FedEx clerk believes he was in a hostile work environment, which led to his termination, due to reporting a workplace violation to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Child sues claiming permanent injuries suffered from fall at Bushkill Inn
SCRANTON – A minor is suing the Bushkill Inn for what she claims were permanent injuries suffered when she tripped and fell over a hazard while playing in the Inn’s Star Room.