News from January 2016
Family awarded $3.9M for death of woman during abortion by Gosnell
A Philadelphia court recently awarded $3.9 million to the family of a woman who died in 2009 during a botched abortion performed by a man who was later convicted of killing three infants born alive during other abortions.
Facing possible deportion, suspended Penn State student accused of sexual misconduct obtains injunction
A Penn State University student recently obtained a temporary injunction on due process grounds that will keep him enrolled after he was accused of sexual misconduct and suspended.
Man suing City, senior citizen agency needs new representation
PHILADELPHIA – A man suing the City of Philadelphia and a senior citizen agency for negligence will need to seek new legal representation.
Bahamian plaintiff asks for son to be withdrawn from suit against Wells Fargo Bank
PHILADELPHIA – A Bahamian resident has asked for her son to be withdrawn from a slip-and-fall negligence case against Wells Fargo Bank.
Attorney loses contact with pro bono defendant and seeks to leave lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A defendant named in a personal injury liability case is in need of new counsel, according to court records.
City of Philadelphia looking for sanctions against co-defendant church
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is seeking sanctions against a local church and co-defendant in a lawsuit filed against both entities.
Former Pocono Township supervisor claims 1st Amendment rights violated
PHILADELPHIA—The former road master of Pocono Township is suing the community for discontinuing his employment, alleging violation of his right to free speech.
Bedford Materials allegedly violated purchase agreement for craft paper
PITTSBURGH — A Swedish company is suing a Pennsylvania material company alleging it violated terms of a purchase agreement.
Drexel accused of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA—A woman is suing a Philadelphia university and two former co-workers for alleged disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Red Robin caught up in franchise agreement dispute
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania restaurant group is suing Red Robin over a franchise agreement dispute.
Genesis Healthcare named in alleged age discrimination suit
PHILADELPHIA—A Souderton woman is suing a health care provider alleging age discrimination.
Woman alleges Bio-Pharm discriminated against her
PHILADELPHIA—A Croydon woman is suing her former employer, a generic pharmaceutical formulations company, over claims of discrimination and retaliation.
Man alleges fraudulent inducement against Bain's National
PHILADELPHIA—A Florida man is suing a Pennsylvania deli company and its owner over claims they induced him to buy a franchise with no intentions of actually honoring their agreement.
Meshoppen man alleges negligence for job-site injuries
SCRANTON—A Meshoppen man is suing several companies involved in a drilling site where he allegedly sustained injuries.
Class-action suit against Statoil USA aims to clarify lease royalty amounts
PHILADELPHIA—A Meshoppen woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Statoil USA in a dispute surrounding royalty calculations for oil and gas leases.
Haitian woman accuses SBM of racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA—A Philadelphia County woman says she was fired from her janitorial job with SBM because of her race.
30-year employee accuses Main Line Health Care Group of wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA—A 65-year-old West Chester woman says she was illegally fired from her job by Main Line Health Care due to her age and health issues.
Disabled man brings breach of contract suit against LINA for disability benefits
PHILADELPHIA—A Virginia man is suing Philadelphia-based Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA), claiming the insurer wrongly canceled his long-term disability benefits.
Suit claims PNC did not pay overtime
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Several people are suing a Pennsylvania financial services company and its subsidiary bank over claims of unpaid overtime compensation.
Man alleges age discrimination against Continental Property Management
PHILADELPHIA – A New Hope man is suing a property management company over claims of age discrimination.