News from July 2015
Man claims debt collection company violated FDCPA
A Butler resident has brought allegations against a St. Louis-based debt collection company for unlawful debt collection practices. Chris Davison has filed a lawsuit June 26 in the U.S.
Long-term employee files suit claiming FMLA violations
A New York State resident has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania-based company and its Michigan-based parent corporation on allegations of employment law violation in 2014.
Ex-Starbucks manager sues company, claiming ADEA violation
A former employee filed a lawsuit against a renowned Seattle-based coffee company claiming age discrimination in his 2013 dismissal.
Health care company seeks payment for services
A Pennsylvania company is suing an Ohio residential health care facility, alleging failure to pay for requested services.
Medical exam table maker seeks patent protection
A medical furniture maker is asking a court to stop another manufacturer from claiming patent ownership of one of the plaintiff's power tables.
Defense counsel seeking car wreck case's transfer to Bucks County
A motor vehicle accident lawsuit may be heading to Bucks County, if the defense counsel associated with the case wins their argument to have the action transferred.
Improper venue alleged in negligence lawsuit against Parx Casino
Attorneys for Parx Casino in Bensalem are seeking to transfer a negligence lawsuit filed against it in March to Bucks County, on the basis of improper venue.
Counsel for plaintiff suing Wal-Mart withdrawing from litigation
Counsel for a plaintiff suing a Wal-Mart store in Springfield Township for an allegedly injurious fall suffered two years ago has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw from the case.
Negligence lawsuit may be headed to Lancaster County
According to court records, an attorney for Boscov’s Inc. is seeking to transfer a slip-and-fall negligence case from Philadelphia County to Lancaster County.
Worker files class action suit against LAMI Products, claiming FLSA wage violations
A South Carolina employee filed a class action lawsuit against her Pennsylvania-based company doing business in South Carolina and other states, claiming willful employment law infringement in its alleged refusal to pay employees minimum wage and overtime pay from June 2012 to the present. Norlene A.
AG Kane suing Golden LivingCenters, claims it understaffed nursing homes
A Pennsylvania nursing home chain is facing accusations that it failed to provide basic services to its vulnerable and elderly residents, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane on July 1.
Senior citizen alleges unlawful termination
A Columbia County senior citizen is suing a Berwick company, alleging multiple infringements of federal and state employment law.
Former Bryn Mawr Hospital employee alleges disability discrimination
A Philadelphia man who was allegedly injured in the course of his work is suing his former employer, alleging violation of employment law.
Pregnant technician alleges wrongful termination
A Wexford woman is suing her former employer, alleging civil rights violations.
Ex-employee files class action against Dunkin’ Donuts owner over alleged overtime denial
A woman filed an individual, collective and class action complaint lawsuit against her former Pittsburgh-based employer on multiple allegations of federal and state employment law infringements between 2012 and 2015. Wendy L.
Woman sues Cardionet, alleging employment law violations
A Bensalem resident is claiming a wireless medical technology company violated numerous employment laws.
Assistant manager seeks overtime compensation
A Berks County resident is suing her former employer for allegedly withholding her overtime earnings. Sharon Lagamba of Blandon has filed a lawsuit June 16 in the U.S.
Former Westmoreland County employee claims she was sexually harassed
A Jeannette resident has brought allegations against her former employer and an employee claiming violation of civil rights. Katie Pecarchik as a filed a lawsuit June 10 in the U.S.
Shot inmate's lawsuit against Lancaster County prison officials will proceed
An inmate’s claims of indifference to his medical needs against Lancaster County prison officials will not be dismissed, according to a recent ruling from a federal judge.
Prisoner's litigation attempting to secure late father's pension benefits dismissed
A Collegeville prisoner’s attempt to secure pension benefits on behalf of his deceased father was rejected in federal court on Wednesday.