News from 2015
Boston Scientific Corporation accused of age discrimination
PITTSBURGH -- A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania salesman recently sued a medical device manufacturer alleging he was terminated from the company because of his age.
Supreme Court assesses devaluation to contaminated Harley Davidson property
Property that has experienced environmental contamination – or “stigma” – can suffer devaluation, according to the state Supreme Court.
Golds Gym in York County allegedly discriminated against male employees
PHILADELPHIA -- A former membership sales representative for a Golds Gym in York County, Pennsylvania is suing the establishment, claiming the gym's management would not consider him or any other men for the sales director position.
Philadelphia woman breaks foot, accuses Sky Zone of negligence
PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania woman recently sued a New Jersey trampoline park after she broke her foot allegedly because the business failed to properly cover and maintain its trampoline joints.
Silk City diner facing allegations of copyright infringement over music
PHILADELPHIA -- The owners of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania diner and bar were recently sued for alleged copyright infringement related to the public playing of certain songs.
Student wants South Allegheny School District to pay for private education
PITTSBURGH -- A special education student sued the South Allegheny School District alleging the district was responsible for paying for his private school education.
Monridge Construction allegedly laid workers off because of race
PHILADELPHIA -- Two brothers alleged in a recent lawsuit that they were subjected to a hostile work environment and laid off from a Lenni, Pennsylvania construction firm because they are black.
Alfa & Omega Winery hit with copyright suit
PHILADELPHIA -- A Napa Valley, California winery has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a Doylestown, Pennsylvania winery from operating under a similar name.
PA Chamber focuses on “safe and responsible” energy in wake of fracking decision
GRANT TOWNSHIP, Pa. – After a district court judge issued an opinion effectively supporting hydraulic fracking within Grant Township, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry celebrated the role that the energy market has played in the state’s development.
IBEW Local No. 812 alleges contractor failed to make trust contributions
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Trustees of the IBEW Local No. 812 health and welfare, and annuity funds allege a Clinton County, Pennsylvania electrical contractor has failed to make timely payments to the funds, as contractually stipulated.
Philadelphia health care company allegedly failed to pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA -- Two employees recently sued a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania health care facility over alleged unpaid overtime.
Killion & Sons Well Service allegedly failed to pay workers overtime
PITTSBURGH -- A worker at a Washington County, Pennsylvania oil and drilling company recently filed a class-action suit alleging the business is failing to properly compensate its employees for overtime worked.
Defendants want Green Earth Produce suit moved to federal court
PHILADELPHIA -- The defendants in a lawsuit involving an organic produce company recently requested that the case be transferred from the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Self Help Movement allegedly discriminated against follower of Islam
PHILADELPHIA -- A former part-time resident manager of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania business recently sued the company, alleging religious discrimination based on his Islamic faith.
Hershey sues local restaurant for alleged trademark infringement
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Dauphin County corporation has sued a Philadelphia-based restaurant chain in an effort to enforce its common law trademark rights.
Shopper at Erie Wegmans sues for alleged injuries
ERIE, Pa. -- An Erie County, Pennsylvania couple is suing an area market for injuries alleged suffered by one of the spouses when an employee putting groceries in the trunk of their car slammed the trunk lid against her head.
First data breach case granted standing in Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Easter District of Pennsylvania found standing in claims of injury as a result of data breach in Enslin v. Coca Cola.
Uniontown towing company sues city over alleged nepotism
PITTSBURGH -- A Uniontown, Pennsylvania towing company sued the city recently alleging work was given to a competitor because of a family connection to the city council.
Plaintiff attorney wants design firm owner found in contempt
Plaintiff counsel in construction contract litigation wants one of the case’s defendants found in contempt for disobeying a court order and to be responsible for paying sanctions.
Construction worker's injury case receives deadline extensions
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has granted a motion for extraordinary relief seeking case deadline extensions in a construction worker’s personal injury action.