News from June 2015
Former Brandywine phlebotomist's discrimination case survives motion to dismiss
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court ruled Tuesday that a Delaware woman suing her former hospital for race discrimination and retaliation has sufficiently alleged facts for her case to proceed. Lillian Polk, an African-American phlebotomist (a person trained to draw blood from medical patients), filed suit in April against Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville for alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 tied to race discrimination and retaliation, in connection with her terminat
Federal judge uses same reasoning to deny a second motion to dismiss
PHILADELPHIA – For the second time, a federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction made on behalf of defendants in the case of an insurance provider against a construction company and a property company. Senior Judge Robert F.
Woman alleges snack food firm practiced age discrimination, retaliation
A Wilkes-Barre woman is suing her former company, alleging age discrimination in her demotion and job termination after nearly 30 years of service.
Convenience store worker seeks overtime pay
A Franklin County worker is suing her Lehigh County-based employer, alleging federal and state employment law infringements when she said the business withheld her hourly pay and overtime earnings.
Monell claim against Philadelphia Police Department dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleging false arrest and lack of probable cause against the city police department had his Monell claim against those officers involved dismissed on June 12.
Monell claim against Philadelphia Police Department dismissed
A Philadelphia man alleging false arrest and lack of probable cause against the city police department had his Monell claim against those officers involved dismissed on June 12.
Federal judge: Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force
A federal judge has ruled a Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force when arresting a fleeing motorcyclist in 2012 and is not entitled to qualified immunity.
Federal judge: Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has ruled a Tinicum Township police officer used excessive force when arresting a fleeing motorcyclist in 2012 and is not entitled to qualified immunity.
Woman says Verde keeps calling her
A woman who's been paying a long stream of incoming cellphone calls is suing a company that keeps calling her back.
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
PHILADELPHIA – A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10.
Malicious prosecution, retaliation claims against officer, US Airways supervisor dismissed
On Monday, a federal judge partially dismissed claims of malicious prosecution and First Amendment retaliation brought against a Pennsylvania State Police officer and a shift manager for US Airways. Judge Mark A.
Malicious prosecution, retaliation claims against officer, US Airways supervisor dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, a federal judge partially dismissed claims of malicious prosecution and First Amendment retaliation brought against a Pennsylvania State Police officer and a shift manager for US Airways.
Man who suffered heart attack alleges wrongful termination
A Philadelphia man who says he lost his job after suffering a heart attack is suing for wrongful termination.
Apartment management companies attempting to transfer double slip-and-fall case
Preliminary objections raised by the defense relating to improper venue in a double slip-and-fall negligence action were heard Wednesday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Philly prisoner seeking new counsel for slip-and-fall suit
According to court records, an incarcerated man in the Philadelphia correctional system is seeking new counsel to represent him in a negligence action against the city.
Plaintiff's attorney says client stopped talking to him
A plaintiff’s alleged refusal to participate in the discovery process for his negligence lawsuit or even maintain contact with his counsel has led his representation to motion to withdraw his appearance.
Philly prisoner seeking new counsel for slip-and-fall suit
PHILADELPHIA – According to court records, an incarcerated man in the Philadelphia correctional system is seeking new counsel to represent him in a negligence action against the city.
Plaintiff's attorney says client stopped talking to him
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff’s alleged refusal to participate in the discovery process during his negligence lawsuit or even maintain contact with his counsel has led his representation to motion to withdraw his appearance.
Apartment management companies attempting to transfer double slip-and-fall case
PHILADELPHIA – Preliminary objections raised by the defense relating to improper venue in a double slip-and-fall negligence action were heard Wednesday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.