News from October 2015
Woman with epilepsy alleges disability discrimination
A Hanover woman claims she was discriminated against based on her disability while employed at a medical group practice.
Willow House Tavern sued over claims of unlawfully showing championship boxing match
A California business is suing Lebanon restaurant over allegations that it broadcasted a boxing match without authorization.
Former employee sues SDLC Partners, Highmark Inc. over claims of gender-based discrimination, termination
A Pittsburgh business analyst is suing her former employers, alleging she was treated differently than male co-workers and unjustly terminated.
Class action lawsuit filed against United Collections Bureau over alleged privacy violations
A Pennsylvania man has filed a class action lawsuit against an Ohio-based collections agency, alleging that the agency frequently exposes personal information in its correspondence.
Attorneys still want to withdraw from representing client who never came back from bathroom break
After a near month-long continuance, plaintiff attorneys in a motor vehicle crash action have the opportunity for their withdrawal of representation motion to be heard in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Rumor Nightclub, owner seeking to strike $185K default judgment found for injured police officer
Rumor Nightclub and its owner Mark Marek are seeking to strike a $185,000 default judgment levied against them in the case of a Philadelphia police officer injured while breaking up a fight at the popular city nightspot nearly four years ago.
HVAC technician filed negligence action improperly, defense says
Improper jurisdiction and venue has been alleged in the case of a former HVAC technician suing his former employer for negligence-related injuries in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Defense attorney believes suit against kitchen contractor should be transferred to Delaware County
Defense counsel for a Media contractor believes the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas is not the correct venue for a negligence and breach of contract case.
Foster care injury case may be discontinued in wake of second lawsuit
A personal injury case involving a minor previously in foster care may be discontinued, due to the filing of a similar but separate action.
Woman's former attorney still wants to withdraw even though her new attorney was arrested on rape charges
The attorney for a woman who claims she was seriously injured in an automobile accident in West Philadelphia wishes to withdraw his representation.
PECO seeks back payments and Sheriff's Office assistance in repossessing equipment
PECO is seeking assistance from the Sheriff’s Office of Philadelphia to settle a payment dispute with a trio of Philadelphia defendants and regain possession of electric equipment property.
MDL created for 65 Amtrak derailment cases; Attorney says cap on damages could be raised
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has accepted a request to consolidate litigation in the case against Amtrak, following the May 12 train derailment that killed eight and injured more than 200 people.
Afghani company files suit against Pa. business; Temple prof says nationality might affect jury
An Afghanistan-based medical supply company has filed federal lawsuit against a Pennsylvania company in a case that could potentially be shrouded in the fog of war.
Customer sues Target alleging negligence in Springfield branch slip and fall
A Delaware County man is suing a large, well-known retail corporation on charges of premises liability, alleging negligence in a slip and fall accident in the defendant’s store in Pennsylvania.
Erie couple files negligence lawsuit against Wegmans
A married couple in Erie is suing a U.S. regional supermarket chain over alleged serious injuries sustained in an incident outside of one of its stores.
Couple sues Geico, claiming denial of insurance benefits
A Conewago Township couple is suing their automotive insurance company, claiming the company is denying them insurance benefits after a Dauphin County accident.
Straudsburg Area School District sued by parents over allegedly not responding to bullying claims
The parents of a disabled Straudsburg Junior High School student are suing the district for allegedly not protecting their son from bullying by other students.
Baldwin School sued by former teacher over allegations of age discrimination
A Warrington man is suing a private all-girls school over allegations of age discrimination following his termination without warning.
Terminated Alcoa worker charges ruthless acts of racism
A Lancaster man is suing a large, well-known Pennsylvania manufacturing corporation on charges of racial discrimination, in violation of the Civil Rights Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, alleging unlawful termination last year.
Kinsley Construction sues Kroger over alleged breach of contract for facility construction
A York construction company is suing the Kroger Co. over claims of not being compensated for costs in the building of a retaining wall as a part of the overall construction of a new cooler warehouse and separate maintenance facility.