News from April 2016
Suit claims website not fully accessible to blind, visually impaired
PITTSBURGH – A not-for-profit has sued a tools company over a claim that its website’s content is not totally accessible to the blind and the visually impaired.
Dock worker sues barge company over injury claim
PITTSBURGH – A dock worker has sued a barge company over a slip and fall she claims was caused by a defective and dangerous winch cable.
Shopping center sued for alleged violation of American with Disabilities Act
PHILADELPHIA – A shopping center has been sued for allegedly not making its structure more accessible to handicapped and disabled shoppers.
Man says employer violated Family and Medical Leave Act
PHILADELPHIA – A former payroll clerk at Costo is suing the retail giant over a claim that he was fired for informing of his intention to take legally permitted time off to care for his foster child, who allegedly has significant disabilities that include post-traumatic stress syndrome.
Attorney's clients breathing easier after Obama's gun safety orders
HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania attorney for health care providers is less worried about changes in privacy laws designed to help curtail gun violence than he was when the modifications were announced in January.
Attorney: Third Circuit's decision in punitive damages issue the right one
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia attorney says the U.S. Court of Appeals was right to rule last year that drivers making certain claims against their insurers can't pursue punitive damages.
GINA offers EEOC 'another arrow in the quiver' to protect employees against discrimination, attorney says
Issues of employers violating federal law by requesting genetic information from their employees don’t come up often, but the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has increased its efforts to enforce a relatively new law, a New York attorney says.
Defense counsel wants car crash case transferred to Delaware County court
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a defendant named in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit wants the case transferred to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, for reasons tied to where defendants are based, as well as concurrent litigation.
Motion to stay proceedings in Family Dollar fall lawsuit withdrawn and complaint filed thereafter
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff’s counsel motion to stay proceedings in a premises liability action was withdrawn, with the complaint being filed shortly thereafter.
Third Circuit prevents further amendment of harassment complaint versus apartment management
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled in agreement with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in dismissing the complaint of a senior citizen alleging abuse and harassment against his residence’s management, and preventing its further amendment.
Appeals court rules complaint still fails to state claim under FDCPA
PHILADELPHIA – Ruling in line with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, a federal appeals court judge has determined a New Jersey-based credit card debtor’s lawsuit failed to state a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Philly firefighter not permitted to modify terms of prior settlement reached with City of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A federal court has ruled a Philadelphia firefighter will not be permitted to renege on a previously reached settlement agreement, in order to effect further modifications to it.
Pittsburgh man denied in attempt to appeal issuance of probation violation detainer
PHILADELPHIA – A Pittsburgh man who attempted to overturn the issuance of a violation of probation detainer has not emerged victorious from that legal action.
Former employee sues management company over age discrimination claims
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing a management company over claims that he was terminated on the basis of his age.
Man claims trucking firm discriminated against him for disabilities
HARRISBURG — A tractor-trailer driver is suing a trucking company over allegations of disability discrimination.
Woman sues over allegedly faulty knee implant
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Zimmer Inc. for allegations of a faulty knee implant that allegedly caused her to require reparative surgery.
Woman sues gymnastic academy over sexual assault claims
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee of Berks Gymnastic Academy is suing the establishment and her supervisor for allegations of sexual assault.
Boom crane accident injury lawsuit transferred to Chester County court
PHILADELPHIA – A personal injury case in which a man alleges he suffered permanent head injuries as a result of an errant collision with a metal boom crane has been transferred to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
State court judge denies transfer of Outback Steakhouse fall case to Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA – A premises liability case involving a sidewalk fall outside of an Outback Steakhouse restaurant is not headed to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
Irreconcilable differences lead counsel to exit sidewalk slip-and-fall action
PHILADELPHIA – One attorney for a plaintiff in a South Philadelphia slip-and-fall lawsuit is choosing to withdraw from the litigation, citing “irreconcilable differences” with his client