News from 2015
Improper venue alleged in negligence lawsuit against Parx Casino
Attorneys for Parx Casino in Bensalem are seeking to transfer a negligence lawsuit filed against it in March to Bucks County, on the basis of improper venue.
Counsel for plaintiff suing Wal-Mart withdrawing from litigation
Counsel for a plaintiff suing a Wal-Mart store in Springfield Township for an allegedly injurious fall suffered two years ago has petitioned the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to withdraw from the case.
Negligence lawsuit may be headed to Lancaster County
According to court records, an attorney for Boscov’s Inc. is seeking to transfer a slip-and-fall negligence case from Philadelphia County to Lancaster County.
Worker files class action suit against LAMI Products, claiming FLSA wage violations
A South Carolina employee filed a class action lawsuit against her Pennsylvania-based company doing business in South Carolina and other states, claiming willful employment law infringement in its alleged refusal to pay employees minimum wage and overtime pay from June 2012 to the present. Norlene A.
AG Kane suing Golden LivingCenters, claims it understaffed nursing homes
A Pennsylvania nursing home chain is facing accusations that it failed to provide basic services to its vulnerable and elderly residents, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane on July 1.
Senior citizen alleges unlawful termination
A Columbia County senior citizen is suing a Berwick company, alleging multiple infringements of federal and state employment law.
Former Bryn Mawr Hospital employee alleges disability discrimination
A Philadelphia man who was allegedly injured in the course of his work is suing his former employer, alleging violation of employment law.
Pregnant technician alleges wrongful termination
A Wexford woman is suing her former employer, alleging civil rights violations.
Ex-employee files class action against Dunkin’ Donuts owner over alleged overtime denial
A woman filed an individual, collective and class action complaint lawsuit against her former Pittsburgh-based employer on multiple allegations of federal and state employment law infringements between 2012 and 2015. Wendy L.
Woman sues Cardionet, alleging employment law violations
A Bensalem resident is claiming a wireless medical technology company violated numerous employment laws.
Assistant manager seeks overtime compensation
A Berks County resident is suing her former employer for allegedly withholding her overtime earnings. Sharon Lagamba of Blandon has filed a lawsuit June 16 in the U.S.
Former Westmoreland County employee claims she was sexually harassed
A Jeannette resident has brought allegations against her former employer and an employee claiming violation of civil rights. Katie Pecarchik as a filed a lawsuit June 10 in the U.S.
Shot inmate's lawsuit against Lancaster County prison officials will proceed
An inmate’s claims of indifference to his medical needs against Lancaster County prison officials will not be dismissed, according to a recent ruling from a federal judge.
Prisoner's litigation attempting to secure late father's pension benefits dismissed
A Collegeville prisoner’s attempt to secure pension benefits on behalf of his deceased father was rejected in federal court on Wednesday.
Goldberg: Plaintiff 'lacked evidence' to support UTPCPL violation claim
A lawsuit levying claims in violation of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices Act and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) was thrown out of federal court on Tuesday, after a judge granted a motion for summary judgment to the defendants.
Federal judge dismisses fraud, breach of contract action against Growmark
A rail company’s case of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract against an agricultural cooperative was dismissed by a federal judge on June 29
Bartender sues employer claiming sexual harassment, retaliation
A bartender is suing her former employer claiming a violation of civil rights. Nicole Culligan of Pittsburgh filed a lawsuit June 10 in the U.S.
Woman sues debt collector for calling her cell phone
A consumer filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company alleging breach of fair practice law in 2014. Tameka Parker of Upper Darby sued CBE Group of Cedar Falls, IA in the U.S.
Married couple claims negligence in accident at hotel
A Wallingford woman and her husband are suing a hotel, alleging she suffered serious injuries after falling near the pool. Catherine Gardner and Kurt Gardner filed a lawsuit June 15 in the U.S.
Former Saint Vincent vascular surgeon alleges breach of contract
A Pennsylvania man claims that his former employer violated his civil rights. Jay Kiessling has filed a lawsuit in the U.S.