News from December 2015
Disabled woman sues her insurance provider alleging that she was denied benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A Quakertown woman is suing her insurance provider alleging that her denial of benefits was unlawful.
Man sues Superior Woodcraft after his termination, alleging he was discriminated against and replaced
PHILADELPHIA – A man is suing his employer after he was terminated, alleging that he was discriminated against due to his age and disabilities.
Nonprofit sues Ace Hardware Corp. claiming failure to comply with disability regulations
PITTSBURGH – A not-for-profit organization is suing Ace Hardware alleging that the company failed to comply with certain Americans with Disabilities Act standards for Internet sites.
Disabled woman sues First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. alleging denial of benefits
SCRANTON – A disabled Harrisburg woman is suing her insurance provider alleging that they unfairly denied her benefits.
Former administrator sues String Theory Schools over age, gender discrimination allegations
PHILADELPHIA – A principal is suing her school for age and gender discrimination after she claims she was fired for related reasons.
Couple sues Chesapeake Energy over alleged issues with royalty payments
SCRANTON – A couple is suing an energy corporation for allegedly failing to pay royalties in full.
Woman sues RDG-GCS alleging sexual harassment, discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing her former employer claiming that she was harassed and discriminated against due to her sex.
JanSport Apparel Corp. sues competitor alleging unauthorized use of trademark
PHILADELPHIA – JanSport Apparel Corp. is suing a competitor alleging that it is selling almost identical backpacks to what JanSport manufactures.
Homeowner sues Electrolux alleging that a defective dishwasher caught fire
SCRANTON – A Cresco man is suing an appliance company, alleging that a defect in a washing machine caused a fire in his home.
Woman sues her Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries alleging age and disability discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A Hollidaysburg woman is suing her former employer over allegations of discrimination due to her age and disabilities.
Reading woman sues employer alleging she was terminated while on medical leave
PHILADELPHIA – A Reading woman is suing her former employer claiming that she was unfairly dismissed while still on medical leave.
Veterinarian sues VCA Antech alleging unfair discharge and ADA violations
PHILADELPHIA – A Lancaster veterinarian is suing her former practice alleging that she was unfairly discharged and that her disabilities were not accommodated.
Third Circuit dismisses corrections officers' lawsuit against Butler County
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld Butler County’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by corrections officers against the county, connected to a dispute on fair overtime compensation.
Pa. court declines jurisdiction over union's lawsuit
Claims brought by an electrical workers union against a Quakertown drilling firm for outstanding benefits have no place in a Pennsylvania court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said in a decision this past week.
Judge won't transfer lawsuit alleging bottles of vodka leaked
A bottling company’s motion to transfer a lawsuit filed against it by a Pennsylvania vodka manufacturer to federal court in Minnesota has been denied, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said in a decision this week.
Federal judge dismisses corrections officer's discrimination claims
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed a corrections officer’s claims of racial discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Philly federal judge dismisses civil rights claim against police officer
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed a man’s claim of civil rights violations against the City of Philadelphia and a member of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Judge will leave it up to jury to decide fate of Philadelphia cop who shot suspect
The City of Philadelphia has lost its motion for summary judgment against a young man’s claim of civil rights violations against the City and two Philadelphia Police Department officers.
Previous class action settlement doesn't bar ensuing lawsuit against Bimbo Bakeries
A bakery company’s motion to enforce a March 2014 settlement regarding wage and overtime costs has been denied, and a related breach of contract matter being heard in federal court in New Jersey does not violate the terms of that same settlement.
Former employee sues Franklin Investment Corp., alleging unfair termination due to disability
PITTSBURGH – A Gretna, Louisiana man is suing his former employer alleging that he was terminated due to his disability.