News from 2015
Ex-Staples employee sues, alleging racial, gender discrimination
A former employee at Staples is suing the office supply chain over claims that she was fired shortly after disclosing she was going to report, for a second time, a manager who had been making several racial and sexual derogatory comments about black and female employees.
Shareholders in printing company sue former partners, alleging financial impropriety
Plaintiffs in a contract dispute matter are seeking to prevent the transfer of equipment and financial records they need to prove their case through a preliminary injunction and accompanying court order.
Lawsuit claims Barnes & Noble knowingly sold defective Nook chargers
A class action lawsuit claims that The Barnes & Noble Co. knowingly sold Nook ereaders with defective charging devices, rendering the tablets useless.
Paralegal sues Edgar Snyder and Associates over allegedly violating FMLA
A Pittsburgh paralegal has sued her employer claiming that she unlawfully lost her job when she requested a leave of absence to undergo a hysterectomy.
Man sues Pallet Express over claims of termination over work-related shoulder injury
An Easton man is suing his former employer over claims that he was fired after suffering a shoulder injury while at work.
Employee claims Este Tux Inc. used unlawful tactics to avoid paying overtime
A Moscow woman is alleging that her employers used unlawful tactics in order to avoid paying overtime hours.
Beneficiaries sue trustees for $400K in allegedly unpaid settlement funds
A Pittsburgh woman and a Washington, D.C., man have filed a lawsuit to claim settlement funds from a revocable trust.
Patent expert: No simple way to ensure companies aren't infringing patents
One patent law expert tells the Pennsylvania Record, there’s no real way for companies to ensure they’re not infringing upon anyone else’s patent; often companies find out by receiving a cease and desist letter, or legal filings.
Pipeslot Inc. sues for return of pipe molds
A Monroe County company that that makes patented pipe inserts is suing its long-time manufacturing partner for the return, transfer and delivery of its some molds.
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.