News from June 2015
Philadelphia wins judgment in case brought by fired police officer facing criminal charge
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion for partial summary judgment in favor of the City of Philadelphia, and against a former Philadelphia police sergeant arrested and terminated for conduct unbecoming of an officer.
Judge won't dismiss former employee's case against Valley Day School
PHILADELPHIA – The former longtime finance director of a local school for special needs students had most of the claims levied against his ex-employer survive a defense motion to dismiss in federal court.
Judge finds no reason slip-and-fall suit against NYC McDonald's should be heard in Philly
PHILADELPHIA – Because of a lack of personal jurisdiction, a lawsuit brought by a Pennsylvania couple against a McDonald’s location in New York City has been dismissed by a Philadelphia federal judge.
Roman Catholic dioceses of Pittsburgh, Erie petition U.S. SC over contraception mandate
WASHINGTON - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and Diocese of Erie have filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court over the contraception requirement of President Barack Obama’s federal health care law.
Judge limits recovery in class action against Rite Aid to actual damages
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia federal judge has dismissed a portion of a class action lawsuit filed against Rite Aid over its practice of conducting background screenings on new hires.
Partner's exit from NFL concussion plaintiffs firm leads to lawsuit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On May 26, a former partner in a law firm that played a key role in the NFL concussion lawsuit in Philadelphia federal court has sued his former firm, alleging it owes him millions of dollars in compensation.
Prisoner alleges damages from transport treatment
A Florida man has sued a Tennessee transport firm, a correctional facility, six officials and a municipal entity, alleging multiple counts of negligence and civil rights violations.
Longtime hospital worker cites discrimination in lack of promotion
A Warrington woman has sued her former employer, alleging violation of employment law.
Attorney withdrawing from case against strip club, cites disagreement over case strategy with plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – A man who claims he was injured in a fall in a local gentleman’s club may need to seek new representation, after his attorney motioned to withdraw his appearance from the litigation.
Defendants want slip-and-fall case heard in Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants accused of negligence in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas have requested an evidentiary hearing to determine if that court is the proper venue to hear their case.
Trucker who fell on ice at plant asked to prove why case should be heard in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A trucker allegedly injured in a fall at an energy plant will have to show why his case should be heard in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Cleaning company sued over slip, says plaintiff filed it in the wrong court
PHILADELPHIA – A Reading couple have sued a pair of commercial cleaning and sanitation companies for negligence after the wife allegedly slipped on a wet floor in the course of her work duties.
Defendants in slip-and-falls suits say they weren't properly noticed, object to 'recklessness' charge
PHILADELPHIA – Separate negligence lawsuits filed against Philadelphia condominium management companies will be the subject of a hearing to ascertain whether the defendants were improperly served, according to court records.
Prisoner cites deliberate indifference to medical needs
An Allegheny County man brought allegations against a prison warden and several staff, alleging civil law infringement in 2013. Michael K.
Older worker cites age discrimination
An elderly Lycoming County woman has sued her employer, alleging age discrimination.
Judge tosses beaten customer's claims against Family Dollar
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Family Dollar from a Chicago couple’s lawsuit against it and officers of the Philadelphia Police Department for allegedly assaulting the husband and covering it up through filing a false report.
Man, allegedly injured by defective resistance band, can't seek punitive damages
PHILADELPHIA – A Richboro couple who filed suit against multiple manufacturers and retailers of sports equipment alleging a faulty resistance band caused a serious eye injury have been given leave by a federal judge to file a second amended complaint, albeit without a call for punitive damages against the defendants on a presumed breach of warranty claim.
Hair salon owner loses case against Philadelphia over settlement of slip-and-fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge dismissed all claims from a Philadelphia hair salon owner who claimed the City of Philadelphia violated her constitutional rights when it settled a slip-and-fall lawsuit without including her in the proceedings.
Waitress sues Pittsburgh restaurant alleging wrongful termination
A Pittsburgh resident brought allegations against her employer alleging discrimination in 2012. Lucy Dufala of city brought a complaint against Primanti Brothers and Primanti Bros. Restaurant Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, in the U.S.
Worker alleges age discrimination at Starbucks
A Bensalem woman has sued Starbucks, alleging employment law violation.