News from April 2016
Philadelphia judge grants continuance in slip-and-fall lawsuit against snow removal firm
PHILADELPHIA – The matter of venue in a Norristown-based premises liability action will not be decided until late next month, per a continuance granted by a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge.
Casino resort injury action transferred to Monroe County Court of Common Pleas
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit involving a premises liability-related fall at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, has been transferred to the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.
Man accuses Harbor Linen of firing him based on age
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee of a division of Bed, Bath and Beyond is suing his former employer over allegations of intentional age discrimination.
Woman sues RR Donnelley for age discrimination allegations
PITTSBURGH — A former senior account representative for RR Donnelley is suing the company for allegations of age discrimination.
Couple sue mortgage provider for alleged fraud, breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A couple's suit against their mortgage provider alleges fraud, breach of contract, and violation of various consumer-protection provisions.
Man sues over allegedly unlawful merger
PHILADELPHIA — A man is filing a class action lawsuit regarding an allegedly conflicting merger between Checkpoint Systems Inc. and CCL Industries.
Holiday decorations company sues Walgreen Co. over elf hat design
PHILADELPHIA — A holiday design company is suing Walgreen Co. for allegations of infringing on its elf hat designs.
Wal-Mart employee sues company for alleged race discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A former Wal-Mart employee is suing the company for allegations of race discrimination.
Mat maker sues middleman firm for alleged contract breach
HARRISBURG — A maker of mats and ramps that are placed beneath oil and gas drilling rigs is suing commercial mat and ramp manufacturer is suing another company over allegations of breaching a contract and failing to return its products.
Lowe's employee sues company for alleged racial discrimination
The plaintiff contends he applied for various positions within the company but was denied for what he claims to have been an issue of racial discrimination.
Nurse sues Broomall Rehabilitation for unpaid wage allegations
The plaintiff claims he regularly worked in excess of 40 hours at Broomall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center without receiving overtime compensation.
Man sues Old Dominion Freight Line for race discrimination claims
A former employee of Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is suing the company for allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation against him.
Transport company sues Quaker City Produce for unpaid services allegations
Triple T Transport Inc.is suing Quaker City Produce Co. in federal court for allegations of unpaid freight charges.
Parx Casino mum on lawsuits brought by elderly litigants, including one allegedly run over by loaded dolly
The Bensalem-area casino isn't saying much right now about an 85-year-old New Jersey woman's claims that a casino employee ran over her with a dolly of stackable chairs, causing her to fall and break her leg.
Federal judge dismisses discrimination, wrongful termination claims due to 'extraordinary' delay
A former employee of a Chester County hospital system alleging illegal discrimination and wrongful termination under a variety of federal and state laws has had her claims dismissed in federal court.
False arrest lawsuit 'presents no substantial question,' Third Circuit says
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said a Philadelphia man’s appeal of the dismissal of his lawsuit for false arrest and subsequent weapon possession charges “presents no substantial question,” and the dismissal would therefore be upheld.
Dorney Park ATV accident case sent to Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
A lawsuit involving Allentown’s Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom water park and its contractors against a man whose leg was crushed and amputated in an accident is headed to Lehigh County court, and has been consolidated with a related action.
Motions to enforce settlement and amend pleadings approved in car crash case
Motions to enforce settlement and to amend pleadings have been approved by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in a motor vehicle accident case, though a motion to preclude financial medical evidence is still under review.
Fringe benefits administrator sues over alleged failure to pay union fees
PITTSBURGH — A nonprofit administrator of fringe benefits is suing a company over alleged failure to pay union fees.
Subcontractor claims contractor never paid for renovation work
PITTSBURGH – A subcontractor on three hotel projects is suing the general contractor over its alleged refusal to pay for work completed.