News from 2015
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.
Man sues Sunoco, Station Management Consultants over allegations of violations of his civil rights
A former employee of Sunoco Inc. and Station Management Consultants Inc. is suing his ex-employer over allegations of violations of civil rights with a charge of racial discrimination.
Man sues Fleetwash Inc. over claims of withheld wages and overtime compensation
A man is suing a Bucks County-based Fleetwash Inc. for unpaid wages, overtime compensation and, according to the lawsuit, a racially hostile environment that permitted supervisory employees to harass him without recourse.
Swiss billionaire says former employee who alleged sexual abuse violated settlement
Defense attorneys for a Swiss billionaire and prominent donor to the Clinton Foundation are accusing a former employee who filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against him of violating a settlement agreement
City Of Philadelphia not required to immediately fill Fire Department vacancies
On July 20, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled vacancies in the City of Philadelphia’s Fire Department do not need to be filled immediately.
CASPA does not cover government projects, says Supreme Court
On June 15, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) did not extend to government projects.
Commonwealth Court: Neighbor has no right to intervene in zoning action
According to an Aug. 21 ruling from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, a neighbor seeking to intervene in a township zoning hearing board decision has no right to do so under the law.
Sheriff's sale to collect delinquent taxes lawful, says Commonwealth Court
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Thursday that a property-related sheriff’s sale conducted by the City Of Philadelphia to collect nearly a decade’s worth of delinquent taxes was lawful.
Governor's Office records case remanded to Office of Open Records
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will have a second opportunity to explain its disclosure process in a case of Governor’s Office records.
Staten Island couple sues casino, alleging injuries from intoxicated patron
A married couple from Staten Island is suing a Bensalem casino gaming complex, alleging injuries sustained at the hands of an intoxicated patron.
Worker alleges Chalfont construction company failed to pay overtime
A Schuylkill Haven man is suing a construction company, alleging evasion of federal labor regulations in a challenge of his wage payments.
Woman sues FedEx over fall, claims package was negligently placed
A Florida woman is suing a Bucks County-based FedEx over a fall reportedly caused by a box left negligently in the doorway of a home in Feasterville, Pa.
Children's hospital seeks arbitration for race discrimination claims
A Philadelphia children’s hospital wants to compel arbitration in the case of a plaintiff suing them for race-based discrimination and termination.
Counsel for plaintiff allegedly injured by bed bugs petitions to withdraw from case
Counsel for a California plaintiff allegedly injured by a bed bug infestation in her former Philadelphia apartment wishes to officially withdraw from the case.
Plaintiffs seek thousands of dollars in interest added to six-figure jury verdict
Plaintiffs in a slip-and-fall negligence action have requested thousands of dollars in post-judgment interest be added to their six-figure jury verdict.