News from November 2015
Lehigh County couple sue J.C. Penney over trip and fall at area mall
PHILADELPHIA – A Lehigh County couple is suing J.C. Penney over an injury suffered during a trip and fall at their Lehigh Valley mall store, which injured her right knee.
DraftKings, FanDuel sued over fraud allegations
PHILADELPHIA – Individuals are suing a fantasy sports league alleging negligence, fraud and misrepresentation.
Professor alleges Temple University fired him because of his age
PHILADELPHIA – A former Temple University professor is suing the school claiming he was unlawfully terminated because of his age.
Man sues CVS pharmacy, alleges racial discrimination
A Philadelphia man is suing a CVS pharmacy over allegations of unfair racial discrimination.
Wine manufacturer sues over Naked trademark infringement
An Oregon wine manufacturer is suing for damages of trademark infringement.
Westmoreland County woman sues ex-employer over sexual harassment allegations
A Westmoreland County woman is suing her former employer, claiming that she was fired because she would not give into his sexual advances.
Trucker sues AH Transport over injuries he claims he suffered during crash in Franklin County
A Vermont trucker is suing another trucker and the transport company who hired him in connection to injuries suffered during a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County.
Philadelphia union says company isn't making proper contributions to employees' benefits funds
A union in Philadelphia and a trustee have sued FMC Services for allegedly failing to make timely contributions to its employees’ funds.
Accountant with sleep issues alleges Cherokee Pharmaceuticals violated ADA
An accountant who suffers from delayed sleep phase syndrome claims his employer fired him because of his disability despite knowing of his infirmity prior to his employment with the company.
Lebanon County equipment operator claims employers terminated him because he refused surgery
A Cleona equipment operator working for a tank and manufacturing company claims he was let go because he refused to have surgery for a hernia – despite a medical release advising that the surgery was not necessary.
Mercer County worker at Arby’s sues restaurant claiming a violation of her civil rights
A woman from the Philippines claims she was passed over as a shift manager at Arby’s in Mercer County because of her accent.
Man sues American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. alleging unfair pay standards
A West Grove man has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer alleging unfair pay standards, and violation of federal and state laws.
Man sues Brendan Stanton Inc. claiming unpaid overtime
A man is suing his former employer for overtime worked, alleging that he was not fairly compensated for his time.
Medical student sues examination board alleging unfair discrimination
A medical student is suing an examination administrator, alleging discrimination for her learning disabilities.
Scientist sues PPG Industries Inc. alleging gender and age discrimination
A chemical scientist is suing her employer, claiming that she was discriminated against for her age and gender.
Man sues Silver Creek Services Inc., alleging labor violation for uncompensated time
A Pennsylvania man is suing his employer, claiming that he was violated by not receiving compensation for time worked.
Man sues GNC over allegedly harmful dietary supplement ingredients
An Iowa man is suing over claims that a dietary supplement includes harmful ingredients.
Philadelphia author sues multiple defendants for alleged piracy and copyright infringement operations
A Philadelphia self-published author has brought a suit against multiple defendants over claims that his dating book was pirated.
Woman sues Comhar Inc. claiming sex and racial discrimination
A Philadelphia woman is suing her employer, alleging that she was unfairly discriminated against because of her sex and race.
Parents sue Butler Memorial Hospital claiming negligence as cause of their son's death
A Highland Heights, Ohio couple is suing a certain Pennsylvania hospital, alleging negligence in their son's death after his treatment at the facility.