News from December 2015
Class-action suit filed against RBS Citizens over claims of unethical payment practices
PITTSBURGH – Several employees are suing their employer alleging unethical payment practices and failure to provide compensation for overtime worked.
Man sues Capital Health Systems after he was terminated, alleging fraud and unjust dismissal
PHILADELPHIA – A man is suing his employer following his termination claiming that he was unjustly dismissed and a victim of fraud.
SEPTA accused of not paying overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA – A group of employees are suing their employer in a class-action law suit alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Woman sues Excela Health alleging unfair termination due to her disabilities
PITTSBURGH – A Greensburg woman is suing her employer following her termination, alleging she felt forced to resign because of her disabilities.
Man sues Smith Management and Consulting over alleged failure to pay overtime
SCRANTON – A Cresco man is suing his employer after he alleges that he was denied overtime pay.
Visually impaired customers sue Estee Lauder for failure to comply with ADA regulations
PITTSBURGH – Certain visually impaired customers are suing Estee Lauder, alleging that the company failed to make its websites accessible to them.
Keystone Automotive Operations seeks payment of allegedly unpaid invoices
PHILADELPHIA – An automotive parts corporation is suing a New Jersey business over claims that it hasn't paid for parts delivered.
Customer sues GNC over claims of illegal substances in products
PITTSBURGH – A Michigan customer is suing GNC for negligent misrepresentation after certain products were allegedly found to contain illegal prescription substances.
Patel Brothers sues competitor for trademark infringement
PHILADELPHIA – Patel Brothers brand is suing a competitor alleging trademark infringement after the defendant began releasing products with a similar mark.
Man sues Honeywell International over claims of wrongful termination
SCRANTON – A Schuylkill Haven man is suing his former employer claiming that he was terminated because he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Employee sues Walmart alleging violation and interference with FMLA
SCRANTON – A woman is suing Wal-Mart for its alleged violation of the Family Medical Leave Act, claiming that the company was outside of its rights to deny her leave.
Man sues Abbey Group claiming he was demoted, fired because of his age
PHILADELPHIA – A Sewickley man is suing his former employer alleging that he was discriminated against because of his age and was unfairly terminated.
Man sues Chipotle Mexican Grill alleging age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is suing a Mexican restaurant chain alleging that he was discriminated against due to his age.
Mother of child who perished in house fire seeks $50K in wrongful death and survival funds
PHILADELPHIA – The mother of a minor child who perished in a house fire in 2011, is seeking the distribution of wrongful death and survival benefit funds associated with that event. William J.
Plaintiff fighting summary judgment ruling in case over construction accident
A plaintiff is hoping to overturn a result of a recent summary judgment ruling in a case over a construction site accident.
Ex-manager sues Polonia Bank over breach of contract claims
PHILADELPHIA – A former manager is suing Polonia Bank alleging that the institution violated its contract with him.
Nurse claims Eagleville Hospital terminated her because of her age
PHILADELPHIA – A registered nurse is suing her employer following her termination, alleging that she was fired because of her age.
Woman sues Vantage Foods alleging sexual harassment and discriminatory acts
PHILADELPHIA – A Mechanicsburg woman is suing Vantage Foods PA Inc. alleging that she was unlawfully terminated, harassed and discriminated against.
Man sues General Builder's Association alleging failure to pay severance
PHILADELPHIA – A man is suing his employer following his termination, alleging that he was not compensated fairly through his severance pay agreement.
Man sues debt collection agency alleging harassment and violation of privacy rights
SCRANTON – A Carlisle man is suing a debt collection agency claiming violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act after he was harassed about a debt which was not his.