News from April 2016
Philadelphia judge denies SEPTA new trial in case of assaulted train conductor
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has denied the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) a new trial, in the case of a former conductor who was assaulted on one of the company’s train car and later won a jury verdict in excess of $200,000.
Wells Fargo Bank attorney seeking account dispute to be sent to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for Wells Fargo Bank in Philadelphia is seeking to enter arbitration proceedings, in the case of an account holder who claimed the bank did not secure her accounts and permitted a number of unauthorized withdrawals to be made.
Laborer sues former employer in an effort to get his job back
PHILADELPHIA – A laborer has sued his former employer in an attempt to get his job back, claiming he was wrongfully terminated due to injuries suffered on the job.
Suit says misdiagnosis led to babies' brain damage
HARRISBURG – A medical center is being sued over a claim that a misdiagnosis of a pregnant woman’s condition led to her twins suffering from brain damage and reflux disease.
Man alleges hospital fired him for taking medical leave
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee of is suing a hospital for claims that he was fired in retaliation for taking medical leave.
Woman sues casino over discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a casino over allegations of gender and race discrimination.
Dental assistant sues over discrimination allegations
PHILADELPHIA — A dental assistant is suing over allegations that her supervisor behaved in a discriminatory and harassing manner.
Ex-Walmart employee sues retail giant over claim of racial discrimination
HARRISBURG – A former employee at Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the retail giant on a claim of being fired because of his race and past criminal background.
Labor union accuses company of failing to make payments
PITTSBURGH — An iron workers’ labor union is suing a company for allegedly failing to make payments to the union.
CPA sues former employer for wrongful termination claims
PHILADELPHIA — A certified public accountant is suing her former employer for allegations of wrongful termination and unlawful enforcement of a non-compete clause.
Company accused of OSHA violations, improper firing
PHILADELPHIA — The secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor is suing a company for allegedly violating OSHA laws and wrongfully terminating employees.
Drilling equipment firm says bills unpaid
PITTSBURGH — A drilling equipment company is suing another company for allegedly owing the plaintiff more than $200,000 for contracted goods and services.
Similar issue led to rejection of Wal-Mart's $188M appeal, attorney says
Timing likely played its part in the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to not hear an appeal in a $187.6 million Pennsylvania class action case involving Wal-Mart, an attorney representing the class says.
Many in gas and oil industry relieved high court did not overturn estoppel by deed, attorney says
Pennsylvania's oil and gas industry recently breathed a sigh of relief after the state Supreme Court unanimously reaffirmed the long-standing "estoppel by deed," or rule of after-acquired title, a Pittsburgh industry attorney who wasn't surprised by the ruling says.
FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Endo targets reverse payments
PHILADELPHIA - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thinks Endo Pharmaceuticals and other drug companies are violating antitrust laws when they pay other companies to delay bringing generic versions of their products to market.
Superior Court follows prevailing wisdom on natural gas lease dispute
PITTSBURGH - A March Superior Court ruling that prevented a Pennsylvania family from breaking it lease with a gas company was not surprising, as it followed several similar decisions, a Pittsburgh attorney says.
Defense counsel exits dermatology practice breach of contract lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for defendants involved a breach of contract litigation spanning two states have requested to exit the lawsuit, due to conflicts with their clients.
Defendant attorney cites "fundamental disagreement" in withdrawing from nursing care facility lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a defendant accused of owing more than $20,000 in unpaid care fees to a local long-term care facility has opted to withdraw from the related lawsuit in that matter.
Differing views on further pursuit of accident lawsuit lead plaintiff's attorney to leave action
PHILADELPHIA – Due to differing views as to the pursuit of a negligence-related fatal car crash lawsuit, plaintiff counsel has chosen to withdraw from the litigation.
Fatal tractor-trailer accident case sent to Montgomery County court
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit related to a fatal tractor-trailer collision has been transferred to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, who will decide the fate of other preliminary objections tied to the case.