News from November 2015
Nurse alleges disability discrimination in job termination from Brandywine Hospital
A Narvon woman claims she was terminated from her job at a Coatesville healthcare facility because of her disability and request for accommodation.
Liberty LP Gas files defamation lawsuit against competitor's salesman
A Pennsylvania area gas company filed a defamation and tortious interference lawsuit against a salesman of its main area competitor.
Dumanski, New Horizon Nutraceuticals sued over allegedly selling defective meal-replacement shakes
A nutritional supplement company is suing a Kennett Square man and business for allegedly selling defective meal-replacement shake mixes.
Former prison employee sues Sci-Fayette Department of Corrections, claims gender discrimination
A Fayette County former prison employee has filed suit against his former employer alleging that he was discriminated against and forced to resign because of his gender.
Insulators Local 23 Pension Fund files against Loshaw Thermal Tech over unpaid contribution claims
Trustees of a pension fund are suing a Spring Grove business, alleging that the company has not contributed to the plan in several years.
Cardinal Camera and Video Center sued over allegedly selling counterfeit software
A well-known photo editing software company is suing a Lansdale camera center over allegations that the business is selling counterfeit versions of its software.
TD Bank, employees sued over unlawful termination and race discrimination allegations
A Philadelphia man has filed suit against his former employer and several management employees, alleging they unlawfully terminated him and discriminated against him due to his race.
Commonwealth Court finds plaintiffs experts' science in Zoloft case unreliable; Miami attorney backs decision
In a recent Zoloft lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the testimonies of two expert witnesses were thrown out for not meeting any relevant admissibility standards by the Commonwealth Court.
Defense attorney calls for warning specificity in drug and medical device cases
Plaintiffs lawyers who file lawsuits over the warning labels on prescription drugs should be forced to show exactly what an appropriate warning would have read, a Philadelphia defense lawyer says.
Insurance company claims defective espresso machine caused property fire
A property insurance company is suing two corporations that were in the business of designing, manufacturing, assembling and/or selling espresso machines, claiming that the product caused a coffee shop fire in 2014.
Walgreens seeks to remove wrongful termination lawsuit from state to federal court
The Walgreen's Co. has filed a motion seeking to remove a wrongful termination lawsuit from Pennsylvania state court to federal court.
Epileptic worker blows whistle on Brighton Township’s employment actions
A Monaca citizen is suing his employer, a political jurisdiction, on charges of disability discrimination and violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Ex-University of Penn employee sues school charging retaliation in discrimination lawsuit
A former employee at the University of Pennsylvania believes she was fired because she had pursued what school officials allege was a bogus age and discrimination lawsuit against the university.
GNC sues couple, withdraws suit shortly after
Pittsburgh-based GNC recently sued a couple that ran its Buffalo Grove, Ill., but dismissed the claim after less than two weeks.
Equipment company counsel want case transferred to Centre County or Montgomery County
Defense counsel for an equipment company whose driver allegedly caused a rear-end collision want the case transferred away from Philadelphia County.
Wyomissing slip-and-fall accident has no connection to Philadelphia, defense says
Defense counsel in a slip-and-fall negligence case originating from a Wyomissing shopping mall believe there is “no connection” between their case and Philadelphia County.
Springfield automobile dealership wants negligence case transferred to Delaware County
Attorneys for a Springfield automobile dealership allege a negligence suit filed against it has no base in Philadelphia County and want it transferred to Delaware County.
'Mr. Mom' files suit against judge, family in civil rights case
A self-proclaimed Mr. Mom has filed suit against a municipal judge, police officer and others alleging that his civil rights were violated by their actions in regards to litigation involving his wife.
Conflict with client leads plaintiff attorney to withdraw from malpractice case
A plaintiff's attorney in a wrongful death and malpractice case cited procedural conflicts and differences of opinion with her client as her reason for withdrawing from the litigation.
Coopersburg man claims sewage leaks caused leukemia, prostate cancer
A Coopersburg man has filed suit against a township sewage plant and its employees over claims that exposure to raw sewage led to his diagnosis of leukemia and prostate cancer.