News from February 2016
Third Circuit overturns judgment in excessive force case
PHILADELPHIA – A prior-approved summary judgment motion in an excessive force action has been vacated by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Preliminary injunction hearing in towing company case continued to Friday
PHILADELPHIA – A rule hearing on a preliminary injunction has been continued until this Friday, in order to give a Philadelphia-area towing company and its owner time to secure new counsel.
Employee alleges Penn Medicine violated family leave law
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman is suing a local medical facility, alleging she was retaliated against for exercising her rights to family and medical leave.
Ex-employee alleges American Best Locksmith failed to pay wages
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a Philadelphia locksmith company, alleging failure to compensate overtime wages.
Disabled man alleges Warp Processing prohibited him from work due to disability
PITTSBURGH — A Harding man is suing an Exeter company, alleging he was deprived wages and employment opportunities due to his disabilities.
Chinese keg business alleges Geemacher failed to pay for services
PHILADELPHIA — A Chinese keg manufacturer is suing a Pottstown company, alleging breaching a contract involving keg shipments worth more than $1 million.
Insurance company alleges client lied on policy application
HARRISBURG — A life insurance company is suing a policy recipient, alleging application fraud and misrepresentation.
Chester Springs worker alleges Teradata fired him due to age
PHILADELPHIA — A Chester Springs man is suing an Ohio data company, alleging his termination was unlawful and in violation of age discrimination regulations.
Elderly man accuses Burris Logistics of age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A Meadowbrook man is suing a Philadelphia company, alleging he was terminated because of his age.
Fired Philadelphia Union coach unsuccessful in wrongful termination lawsuit
A federal court continued the practice of deferring to arbitration rulings when it affirmed an arbitrator’s decision in a wrongful termination lawsuit involving the Philadelphia Union soccer team, a New York attorney says.
Holdings firm accuses Benefit Trust of contract breach
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania holdings business is suing a Kansas financial firm, alleging the defendant cost the plaintiff more than $2 million after a contract breach.
Fruit provider blames Mediterranean Shipping for ruined grapes
PHILADELPHIA — A Peruvian fruit provider is suing a New York-based shipping company, alleging negligence for a shipment of damaged grapes the plaintiff says cost it more than $22,000 in damages.
Former inmate accuses Allegheny County, Corizon Health of poor medical care
PITTSBURGH — A former Allegheny County Jail inmate is suing the county and a health care business, alleging inadequate medical care.
Widow alleges Medicare and Medicaid Services overcharged her
HARRISBURG — The wife of a deceased veteran is suing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alleging overcharging $50,000 in a lien from a pharmaceutical malpractice incident involving her husband.
Environmental business alleges Miller Chemical did not pay for services
HARRISBURG — An environmental services and emergency response company is suing a Hanover chemical and fertilization business, alleging breach of contract and failing to pay for nearly $7 million in services.
Former general manager sues Chuck E. Cheese, alleging age discrimination
PITTSBURGH – A Saegertown woman is seeking damages, claiming discrimination and termination from Chuck E. Cheese.
Kroff Chemical Co. sues competitor claiming patent infringement
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh chemical company is suing a competitor alleging that it infringed on a mine drainage patent.
Female employee sues Comcast, alleging violation of Civil Rights Act of 1964
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her employer, Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, alleging she was denied of promotion opportunity because of her gender and race.
Man sues Temple University, claiming that he was discriminated against because of his age
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is seeking damages following his termination, claiming age discrimination and retaliation.
Polymer company alleges Gracious Living owes unpaid taxes
PHILADELPHIA — A Louisiana polymer production company is suing Gracious Living Corporation, alleging the corporation is refusing to pay back taxes in breach of contract.