News from 2015
Woman alleging wrongful termination under False Claims Act settles case against Abington Memorial
PHILADELPHIA – A Montgomery County woman who said she lost her job at Abington Memorial Hospital as retaliation for her blowing the whistle on the health care center’s alleged practice of submitting false claims to Medicare has settled her lawsuit.
Disabled HR worker sues employer, alleging ERISA encroachment
A Cook County, Illinois resident brought a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania firm alleging a 2014 violation of ERISA employment law. Nancy Grabowski sued Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA) of Philadelphia, a subsidiary of CIGNA, in U.S.
Job Corps worker cites racism in treatment and firing
A Pennsylvania resident brought allegations against her employer and three staffers alleging violation of employment law in 2013. Shavon Green sued Management & Training Corporation d/b/a Keystone Job Corps Center of Drums, Pennsylvania; along with Barbara Bloss, Lori Thuringer and Charlene Hentosh in the U.S.
Attorney withdrawing from representation of apparently absentee plaintiff
PHILADELPHIA – The counsel for a plaintiff who filed a writ of summons in June 2014 for an alleged fall sustained at a Philadelphia Dollar Tree store location is seeking to withdraw their appearance, according to court records.
Plaintiffs attorneys withdrawing from slip-and-fall suit after learning of plaintiff's passing
PHILADELPHIA – Lawyers for the estate of a woman who filed suit against a grocery store where she suffered a fall in 2013 have petitioned to withdraw their appearance, subsequent to their learning of the plaintiff’s passing last year.
Employee's reception of Workman's Comp benefits at issue in negligence suit
PHILADELPHIA – A construction firm that is the target of a negligence lawsuit has filed a motion for summary judgment, claiming the reception of Workman’s Compensation funds by one of the suit’s plaintiffs precludes him from making any further claims.
Defendants fighting to transfer slip-and-fall cases out of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Hearings to determine proper venue have been set in the case of an East Norriton man suing an apartment complex management company for a fall he allegedly suffered on their property, and for a Philadelphia man who initiated litigation for a fall he supposedly sustained at an office park in Bala Cynwyd.
Prisoner pursues wrongful death charge against lawyers, claiming conspiracy
An incarcerated Pennsylvania resident brought allegations against a McLean, Virginia-based legal firm alleging misconduct by his attorney(s) at law in 2012. Tim E.
Woman rear-ended in car sues for damages
A New Jersey resident brought allegations against three individuals alleging several traffic law violations in a 2013 incident. Audrey Goss of Wenonah, New Jersey sued Dean Tursi, Anthony Tursi, and Carlo Tursi, all of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in the U.S.
Woman claims injuries due to faulty elevator
A New Jersey couple brought a complaint against a restaurant alleging negligence in 2014. Carol Ann Zaleski and David Zaleski of Monroe Township sued Melt Restaurant Group LLC of Bethlehem in the U.S.
Railway employee litigates in alleged trailer step failure
A railroad worker brought allegations against his employer, citing liability in 2014.
Car crash plaintiff with small settlement motions to dispense funds
PHILADELPHIA – The counsel representing a plaintiff awarded a settlement of over $3,000 as a result of a 2010 motor vehicle accident has motioned for their client to sign a Schedule of Release, dictating those funds be dispensed to a number of entities to whom those funds are owed.
Apartment complex fighting $50K arbitration award in trip-and-fall case
PHILADELPHIA – An apartment complex found through arbitration to owe a $50,000 judgment to a former tenant who alleges he fell on its property has petitioned to vacate that ruling in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Philly firm unsuccessful in keeping NTSB from posting plane crash findings, loses wrongful death suit
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia law firm seeking injunctive relief and a temporary restraining order against the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has had its requests denied by a Philadelphia federal judge.
Real estate firms cite housing owner with breach of contract
A California corporation and a Mississippi partnership brought a lawsuit against a Jefferson Parish company on alleged breach of duty in a 2014 matter.
Food court customer cites incorrect change, alleging racism
A local resident brought allegations against a mall food court café alleging racial discrimination in 2013.
Judge transfers defamation suits filed by fired Yellowbook employees over CEO's email
PHILADELPHIA – Separate defamation lawsuits filed by the former ex-president and head of operations for a struggling publishing company over an email issued to thousands of employees by the CEO which they say falsely accused them of disloyalty have been transferred.
Former Temple athlete files for judgment in lawsuit over alleged bullying
PHILADELPHIA – Last month, a woman who alleged she suffered harassment, gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment at the hands of Temple University athletic officials filed a motion for summary judgment on all claims in her lawsuit.
Disabled nurse sues employer, citing discriminatory treatment
A Cumberland County resident brought allegations against her employer, alleging employment law violations in 2013. Kathy L.
County employee alleges unlawful harassment and discrimination
A Kittanning professional brought a lawsuit against a municipality and its officers, alleging civil rights violation in 2012-13. Marci Creel sued Armstrong County; David K.