News from April 2016
Security guard sues over wrongful termination claim
PHILADELPHIA — A former security guard for Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc. is suing the company for allegations of wrongful termination and age discrimination.
TGI Fridays server sues the chain in wage claim
PHILADELPHIA — A former server for TGI Fridays has filed a class-action suit against the restaurant chain for allegations of unpaid wages.
Law firm accuses German competitor of fraud conspiracy
PHILADELPHIA – A Berwyn company is suing a German-based competitor for allegedly conspiring to interfere with its operations.
Worker claims firing had ties to sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman claims she was fired after refusing to have sexual relations with her co-worker.
Plaintiffs claim defect in chair led to serious injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A married couple's lawsuit alleges injuries stemming from a sudden break in an office chair.
Santander Bank pursuing recovery of $49K in promissory note payments
PHILADELPHIA – Santander Bank is pursuing what it believes are outstanding payments connected to the issuance of a pair of promissory notes in 2010.
Court to determine why plaintiff didn't receive 1998 accident settlement proceeds
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas was set to determine why the proceeds of a 1998 settlement had not been distributed to a recipient in response to a motor vehicle accident, now that said recipient is of legal age.
City believes business partnership is liable for six-figure rent and lien payments
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia says it is pursuing the recovery of delinquent water and sewer rents from a West Philadelphia-based business entity.
Counsel points to non-payment of legal fees in withdrawal motion
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a Philadelphia dental practice is seeking to withdraw from representing it in a breach of contract action, citing non-payment of legal fees.
Personal issues cited as reason for defendant's lack of response to subrogation complaint
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a defendant faced with a default judgment in a subrogation action pointed to personal issues, as the cause for their client’s being remiss in responding to legal correspondence relating to the original complaint.
Court wants to learn why plaintiff missed counsel's withdrawal hearing
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and did not appear at a hearing during which her counsel withdrew their appearance has the Philadelphia County Court of Commons wanting to know why.
Defendant in credit card levy case seeking exemption from wage garnishment
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia defendant who is the subject of a credit card balance is seeking exemption from garnishment of wages, executed to recover the entirety of that balance.
Man sues well servicing company over allegations of overtime violations
PITTSBURGH — A former field employee for Killion and Sons Well Services Inc. is suing the company for allegedly failing to pay proper overtime compensation.
Former Autotrader.com consultant claims she was wrongfully terminated
PITTSBURGH — A former consultant for Autotrader.com Inc. is suing the company for her alleged wrongful termination and discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Union member sues over disability benefits denial
HARRISBURG — A union member is suing a company and a pension fund, alleging his claim for disability benefits was arbitrarily and wrongfully denied.
Security officer sues former employer over racial discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA — A former security officer is suing C&D Enterprises for allegations of racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man sues Houghton Mifflin for alleged copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for alleged copyright infringements of his photographs.
Therapist sues Creative Health Services for alleged unpaid wages
PHILADELPHIA — A therapist is collectively suing Creative Health Services Inc. for allegations of unpaid wages and employment misclassification on behalf of herself and other employees of the company.
Woman sues restaurant chain, alleging unpaid wages and wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former cook is suing a restaurant chain, alleging she was never paid fairly and that she was wrongfully terminated for her health conditions.
Third Circuit denies appeal motion for new trial in Marshalls slip-and-fall
PHILADELPHIA – Appellants seeking a new trial for recovery of damages connected to a slip-and-fall accident in a Marshalls department store have again been denied that opportunity.