News from September 2015
Accident witness must explain absence or face contempt of court
An independent witness in a motor vehicle accident case must explain why he did not appear for a prior deposition or be found in contempt.
Katz Estate has motion for reconsideration on escrow payments denied
The estate for late businessman, philanthropist and newspaper publisher Lewis Katz has had its motion for reconsideration related to direction of escrow payments denied.
Worker with mild epilepsy sues Rumsey Electric Co. over wrongful termination claims
A Darby man is suing his former company alleging infringement of disability law in 2014.
Continuance approved in motor vehicle litigation
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas approved a 45-day continuance in a motor vehicle negligence action.
Doctoral defendant dismissed from lung cancer malpractice case
A doctor named as a defendant has been dismissed from a medical malpractice case filed against him, his practice and other physicians.
City Of Philadelphia pursuing sanctions against co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia is pursuing sanctions against a negligence suit co-defendant it claims hasn’t cooperated with court orders.
Defense attorneys withdraw from taxi insurance case
Defense counsel in pending contract litigation have successfully petitioned to be relieved of representing their client.
Florida man sues Sunoco Inc., alleging misrepresentation of cardholder benefits
A Florida man is suing Sunoco Inc., alleging the corporation did not honor his Sunoco rewards credit card discount.
Former Harrisburg bank worker sues ex-employer, alleging wrongful dismissal
A York County woman is suing a bank and its supervisor, alleging she was terminated after taking medical leave that she was eligible for under law.
Skateboarder sues two Pennsylvania state troopers, alleging aggression, wrongful arrest
A Harrisburg man is suing two Pennsylvania state police officers, alleging excessive use of force, false arrest, malicious prosecution and conspiracy in a violent confrontation.
Employee seeks unpaid wages, overtime from Chestnut Hill health facility
A Philadelphia woman is suing a Chestnut Hill healthcare facility and its operating company for allegedly violating numerous employment laws.
Fired minority worker sues Boeing alleging retaliatory discrimination
A Delaware man is suing his Pennsylvania-based employer, The Boeing Co., alleging violation of his civil rights in 2013 and 2014.
Customer sues Lowe’s, claiming dehumidier spontaneously ignited
A Selinsgrove resident is suing a major home improvement retailer alleging breach of contract and product negligence in a 2014 appliance accident which the plaintiff claims damaged her home and possessions.
Florida woman sues FedEx, alleging injuries from fall
A Florida woman is suing FedEx, alleging she fell because of a box left negligently in the doorway of a Feasterville home.
Woman demands jury trial over allegedly unpaid insurance claim
A Monroe County woman has filed a lawsuit and is demanding a jury trial alleging that a Michigan-based insurance company has yet to pay out a claim.
Union workers sue over allegedly unpaid dues
Some union workers of Mortimer Electric Inc. are suing their employer claiming a failure to timely pay dues and fringe benefits contributions.
Former delivery technician alleges disability discrimination
A Saltsburg man is suing medical supply business, alleging he was terminated from his job because of his disability.
Washington County company sued over allegedly unpaid overtime wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a Washington County company for allegedly misclassifying some of its employees and then refusing to pay them for overtime hours worked.
Philadelphia woman sues senior care facility, alleging wrongful termination
A Philadelphia woman is suing a senior living facility, alleging she was discriminated against and eventually terminated because of her race and national origin.
Woman sues Service Boss Inc., alleging pregnancy discrimination
A woman is suing her former Lackawanna County-based employer, Service Boss Inc., over allegations that she was fired twice because she happened to be pregnant twice during the course of her employment.