News from October 2015
PennEnvironment sues coke plant over alleged violations of Clear Air Act
PennEnvironment, a citizen's action group, has filed a lawsuit against a steel company to redress alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
Woman fired after 15 years charges Stonemor Partners with unlawful age discrimination
An Allegheny County citizen is suing her former Pennsylvania employer alleging violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in her recent job termination.
Stockholder sues Globus Medical for allegedly inflating prices
A man is suing an Audubon medical device company over allegations of selling shares at an inflated price.
I-76 car crash plaintiffs seeking to enforce settlement
PHILADELPHIA – The attorney for plaintiffs injured in a car crash on I-76 in Philadelphia are seeking to enforce the terms of a prior settlement reached with the case’s defendants. On Aug. 10, Theodore C.
City Of Philadelphia still pursuing sanctions against negligence co-defendant
Following a continuance, the City of Philadelphia is still seeking sanctions to be levied against a negligence lawsuit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Plaintiff counsel wants alternative service for accident complaint
Plaintiffs attorneys are seeking alternative service of their complaint to a defendant they have been unable to locate.
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Hatboro woman sues Hull & Co., claiming ADA violations
A Hatboro woman is suing her former boss over allegations of discriminatory practices.
Superior Court denies Pittsburgh finance firm's appeal
On Wednesday, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a judgment of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, denying an appeal made by a Pittsburgh finance firm in a tax records analysis case.
Fired worker charges East Penn Manufacturing with ADA violations
A Berks County citizen is suing a Pennsylvania battery manufacturing business, alleging disability discrimination in his 2014 job loss.
Employee blows whistle on Vanguard Group over alleged discriminatory treatment
A Norristown employee is suing a Pennsylvania business, alleging disability discrimination, a hostile work environment, failure to accommodate and retaliatory action in a 2014 work matter.
Former female employee files suit against JBS Souderton, claiming termination after reporting sexual harassment
A Philadelphia woman is suing her former employer after allegedly being fired for reporting sexual harassment and for gender-based discrimination.
Former employee sues Insigner Performance, claiming racial discrimination
A delivery driver is suing his former employer over claims of racial discrimination as the reason for his termination from the company.
Employee sues Wegman's Food Markets, claims age, disability discrimination
A New Britain pastry finisher is suing their former employer over claims of age and disability discrimination in the workplace.
Nurse sues Pro Care Medical Staffing, alleging unpaid overtime
A Montgomery County licensed practical nurse is suing his former employer over unfair pay practice claims.
Critically injured employee sues Gardner Denver, alleges discriminatory discharge
A Berks County resident is suing a Wisconsin-based business in Pennsylvania, alleging unlawful termination following her critical accident and recovery period in 2012.
Lawsuit against Au Bon Pain over civil rights violation, racial slur allegations was dismissed
PITTSBURGH – An ex-restaurant manager who sued his former employer over alleged violations of his civil rights and an incident involving a racial slur, has dismissed the litigation according to court records.
Suit filed against U.S. Postal Service and union over alleged unjust termination
A Cumberland County resident filed suit against the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) claiming that she was unjustly fired.
Pleasant Valley School District sues family, seeks reversal of ruling
A Brodheadsville school district is suing a minor student and his parents in a dispute over the student's educational benefits.
NJ woman blames Parx Casino in slip-and-fall suit
A New Jersey woman is suing a Bensalem casino gaming complex and the company that owns it over alleged injuries she sustained after falling on its premises.
Disabled employee charges Xerox Corp. with discrimination and negligence, alleging life was threatened
A Pennsylvania worker is suing a major U.S. business in Allegheny County on charges of civil rights violation in her 2014 employment status, involving allegations of extreme hostility from a co-worker which she claims went unanswered.