News from August 2016
EEOC settles case over Muslim server fired for wearing headscarf
PHILADELPHIA – A settlement has been awarded in a case against a Philadelphia restaurant with an apparent "no hoodies" policy regarding an employee’s right to wear a headscarf as part of her religious freedom.
Wage and labor agencies hoping to reduce duplicate efforts, attorney says
HARRISBURG – Reducing duplicate effort is among the benefits that government wage and hour officials hope will result from a recent partnership between federal and state agencies, a Philadelphia labor and employment attorney says.
Labor funds say employers owe money
PHILADELPHIA — Labor funds are suing Caliber Elevator Corp. and Peter Fierro, alleging breach of contract.
Woman accused of not repaying debt
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Faith D. Slampak, alleging unpaid debt.
Man says he was misclassified in bid to avoid overtime pay
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing U-Haul International Inc., Collegeboxes LLC and eMove Inc., alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Law and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law.
Government claims debt wasn't repaid
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Chad G. Chronick, alleging unpaid debt.
Labor organizations say company didn't make contributions
PITTSBURGH — Labor unions and funds are suing Mon Valley Construction Co. Inc., an employer, alleging breach of contract.
Supermarket management company's lawyer believes litigation should be re-filed in New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA – Defense counsel for a supermarket management company believes an Atco, N.J. woman’s premises liability action belongs in New Jersey as opposed to Philadelphia, and should be dismissed on that basis.
Counsel wants tractor-trailer accident lawsuit transferred to Cumberland County court
PHILADELPHIA – One attorney says a motor vehicle accident involving a pair of tractor-trailers should be sent to Cumberland County, saying the case has no connection to Philadelphia County.
City of Philadelphia again seeking sanctions against religious entity in injury lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is once again pursuing sanctions against a local church and co-defendant in a lawsuit filed against both entities.
Lack of client communication spurs plaintiff counsel to withdraw from SEPTA accident case
PHILADELPHIA – A member of plaintiff counsel identified a lack of communication between him and client as the reason he is withdrawing from a motor vehicle accident lawsuit against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Landscaping-based snow and ice fall case not heading to Bucks County court
PHILADELPHIA – Per the orders of a judge in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, a lawsuit centered on a fall resulting from snow and ice will not be transferred to a court in Bucks County.
South Philadelphia sidewalk fall litigation stayed for 60 days by local judge
PHILADELPHIA – Due to irreconcilable differences, a local judge has permitted plaintiff counsel to exit a lawsuit stemming from a sidewalk fall in South Philadelphia.
Car crash case reinstated and previous order to settle, discontinue and end is nullified
PHILADELPHIA – As a result of a plaintiff attorney filing a motion to reactivate a previously-settled motor vehicle accident case, a Philadelphia judge has seen fit to grant the motion and the case will proceed.
Conflicts between client and counsel in elevator fall case lead attorney to withdraw
PHILADELPHIA – Conflicts between a woman claiming to be injured in an elevator fall and her representation have caused that lawyer to exit the lawsuit.
Woman asks court to rule against benefit denial
PITTSBURGH — An employee is suing American United Life Insurance Company, alleging that the insurer violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Former employee says bank didn't pay proper overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Woman accused of failure to repay debt
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Kristina N. Padezan, alleging unpaid debt.
Government claims woman owes unpaid debt
PITTSBURGH — The federal government is suing Cassandra J. Irwin, alleging unpaid debt.
Woman says agencies reported incorrect credit information
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing TransUnion LLC, Equifax Information Services LLC and Experian Information Solutions Inc., consumer credit reporting agencies, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.