News from January 2016
Past allegations against SEPTA legal supervisor ruled as time-barred
PHILADELPHIA – A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trial preparation specialist suing her employer for claims of hostile work environment and retaliation may not introduce evidence predating the suit’s statute of limitations, a federal judge ruled.
Philly man's claims of unlawful property seizure by police officers will proceed
A federal judge ruled a Philadelphia man who charged police officers with unlawful seizure of property will have those claims proceed.
Commonwealth Court won't award more damages to Capitol Police officer
PHILADELPHIA – A decision to deny delay damages in a Capitol Police Department officer’s Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) suit has been upheld by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
3 workers allege Executive Cellular Phones did not pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA -- Three Pennsylvania residents are suing the owner of several T-Mobile retail stores, alleging they were not paid overtime.
Employee alleges Advanced Urgent Care did not pay overtime
PHILADELPHIA -- A Douglassville woman is suing a Berks County urgent care facility and its owner, alleging unpaid overtime.
Employee alleges Chipotle fired him over wife's disability
PITTSBURGH -- An Allegheny County man is suing Chipotle, alleging he was fired after telling the defendant about his wife's disability.
Arlington Industries alleges Ply Gem infringed on patent
SCRANTON—A Scranton-based electrical and communications products developer is suing an exterior buildings products company and its subsidiaries, alleging they infringed on a patent.
Allstate alleges Guagliardo Plumbing negligence caused furnace fire
HARRISBURG—Allstate is suing a New York plumbing and heating equipment company, alleging negligence caused a furnace fire that substantially damaged a home.
Fired employee alleges Lackawanna County violated medical leave act
SCRANTON— A Pennsylvania woman is suing Lackawanna County, alleging it violated her medical leave rights.
Woman seeks damages, alleges she was terminated while on medical leave
PHILADELPHIA – An Ocean, New Jersey woman is suing her employer over claims she was terminated while on approved leave to recover from an illness.
Nurse sues her employer, insurance provider over allegations of denied benefits
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing her employer and insurance provider after she claims she is unable to work, yet was denied benefits.
Man sues MacLane PA over alleged ADA violations
HARRISBURG – A man is suing his employer alleging he was retaliated against due to his disabilities.
Woman sues employer over allegations of sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA – A Croydon woman is suing her former employer after she alleges that she was the subject of sexual harassment on multiple occasions.
Media company claims former employee left for competitor, breached agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey media company is suing a former sales executive claiming she violated its non-compete agreement.
Federal judge strikes third complaint against Bucknell University officials, sanctions plaintiff counsel
An attorney for a group of former Bucknell University students suing their alma mater and various school officials and law enforcement officers in federal court has been sanctioned by that same court.
Federal court dismisses discrimination suit from former Philly Streets Department employee
An aspiring firefighter and former laborer for Philadelphia's Streets Department who filed a race discrimination suit against various city officials under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, has now had that suit dismissed in federal court.
Federal judge denies motion to stay in proposed class action case against Trans Union
PHILADELPHIA – A major credit reporting agency’s motion to stay proceedings in a prospective class-action lawsuit filed against it has been denied without prejudice in federal court.
Federal appeals court dismisses Conewago police chief's civil rights suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a trial court decision which dismissed a civil rights complaint filed by a Pennsylvania police chief against his town’s Board of Supervisors.
Third Circuit upholds dismissal of discrimination suit against Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a military veteran and business owner against the small business banking departments of two major national banks.
Philadelphia companies could face fines, lawsuits if they violate new background check rules
Under new rules in Philadelphia, employers will need to be avoid asking questions about an applicant’s criminal background or risk facing private lawsuits and city fines.