News from January 2016
Federal court dismisses ADA discrimination, retaliation suit against special needs service group
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal judge, a woman’s former employer did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and her suit alleging this discrimination and retaliation is dismissed.
Arbitration results for late musicians' song catalog will not be vacated
PHILADELPHIA – Per the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the arbitration results surrounding the song catalog of two late Philadelphia musicians will not be vacated.
Machine operator accuses Gertrude Hawk Chocolate of age discrimination
HARRISBURG – A Hamlin machine operator is suing a Dunmore chocolate maker, alleging he was fired because of his age.
Former railroad worker wins $600K for job-related injuries
PHILADELPHIA - A former railroad car inspector claiming that work-related injuries forced him to retire from railroad has been awarded $597,000 by a jury, after his attorney argued his injuries didn't prevent him from running 5K races.
Commonwealth Court rules AG’s office can use private counsel to pursue consumer protection lawsuits against nursing homes
A majority of the court sided with Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s office in a ruling this month, allowing for increased use of outside attorneys. A group of nursing home operators filed their lawsuit last year, trying to kill plaintiffs law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC’s apparent deal with Kane’s office.
Fired worker, 67, accuses Ply Gem of age discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A fired employee is suing a North Carolina company, alleging his termination was due to his age.
Fired employee alleges Schenley Gardens guilty of gender discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A Greensburg man is suing his previous employer, alleging he was terminated because of his gender.
Injured customer blames U.S. Postal Service for fall
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing the United States Postal Service, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered at an area post office.
Philadelphia bar facing $80K judgment over St. Patrick's Day fight
In October, a Philadelphia court granted a man who was physically attacked at a local tavern on St. Patrick's Day $80,000 in damages in a case that featured missing video surveillance of the incident.
Local IBEW chapter required to provide financial accounting information
According to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, an electrical union will need to furnish financial information to satisfy a counterclaim filed by the case’s defendant.
Legal funding group's lawsuit against entertainment law firm sent to California
PHILADELPHIA – Per a local federal court decision, a negligence and professional liability case is being transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Plaintiff counsel still looking to leave litigation against City, Aramark
PHILADELPHIA – After a brief continuance, plaintiff counsel for an inmate allegedly injured in a Philadelphia prison kitchen more than four years ago is still planning to withdraw from the litigation.
Businesses compelled to respond to State Farm subpoenas
Three businesses that may have relevant information regarding a property insurance case will be required to respond to subpoenas in connection with that same litigation.
Employee alleges Mid-Atlantic Lubes owes overtime wages
PHILADELPHIA — A Horsham man is suing an auto repair business, alleging he was denied overtime pay and bonuses.
Client alleges Cigna wrongfully denied benefits
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh woman is suing Cigna, alleging she was denied insurance benefits.
Commission's pipeline ruling expands complaints over safety
A Sept. 15 ruling opens the door for private parties to bring complaints against pipeline companies for alleged safety violations in Pennsylvania, virtually expanding "the universe of 'pipeline inspectors.'"
Nissei alleges ex-worker, MRA Industrial violated contract
PITTSBURGH — Nissei is suing a former employee and a West Springfield company, alleging violation of contract.
Consulting firm challenges Pennsylvania election commission's petitions ruling
SCRANTON — A Texas man and a consulting company are suing two Pennsylvania state employees, challenging their rulings on election petitions.
Worker alleges Fairmount Foundry violated medical leave law
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a Hamburg foundry, alleging violations of the medical leave act.
Mother blames Correct Care, doctors for daughter's death
ERIE — A woman is suing two doctors, a physician assistant and a Cambridge Springs health care facility, alleging wrongful death of a relative.