News from March 2016
Plumber sues former employers for alleged racial discrimination
HARRISBURG — A former plumber for Chemed Corporation, Roto-Rooter Group Inc., and Williamson Plumbing & Heating Inc. is suing the companies for allegations of racial discrimination.
Woman sues correctional facility for alleged racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — An employee of Community Education Centers is suing the correctional facility for allegations of repeated racial discrimination.
Card dealer sues casino for discriminatory termination claim
PHILADELPHIA — A former card dealer at Valley Forge Casino Resort is suing the casino, alleging he was discriminated against and terminated for his medical disability.
Rotten Records sues unidentified BitTorrent user for alleged copyright violation
PHILADELPHIA — A record company has filed a lawsuit alleging that an unidentified computer user torrented their work in violation of copyright laws.
Phlebotomist sues over medical discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA — A phlebotomist is suing Reading Health System, alleging she was discriminated against for her medical disability after 17 years with the company.
Woman sues former employer over gender discrimination claims
PHILADELPHIA — A woman whose job consisted of delivering utility cutoff notices is suing her former employer, alleging that she was terminated as a result of her supervisor’s gender discrimination.
Man's lawsuit claims violation of overtime wage law
HARRISBURG — A former employee has filed a class-action suit against the owner of a company that provides services to the natural gas industry, alleging violation of overtime wage laws.
Insurance company sues trucking company over allegations of damaged goods
PITTSBURGH — An insurance company is suing a trucking company, alleging it damaged goods during transport and failed to pay for the damages.
Man sues athletic club over allegations of unpaid overtime
PHILADELPHIA — A former worker for an athletic club is suing the company and its owner for allegations of unpaid overtime.
Former Lowes worker sues over claims of disability payment denial
PHILADELPHIA — A former Lowes employee is suing the company's welfare plan and an insurance company for allegedly wrongfully withholding his disability payments.
Former employees sue RV company for overtime claims
PHILADELPHIA — Two former employees of Tilden Recreational Vehicles Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company for allegations of unpaid overtime.
Man sues Pensbury Racquet & Athletic Club for unpaid overtime claims
PHILADELPHIA — A maintenance worker for the Pennsbury Racquet & Athletic Club is suing the company and his supervisor for allegations of unpaid overtime.
EPA sanctions Reading chemical plant owner for alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violations
PHILADELPHIA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday the owner and operator of a Reading-based chemical repackaging and distribution plant will be subject to financial penalties, connected to alleged oil and hazardous waste storage violations.
Woman claims firing was based on age, gender
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee of Computer Sciences Corporation is suing the company, alleging that she was fired on the basis of her age and gender.
Mover sues company over allegations of discrimination and wrongful termination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing L&J Transportation for alleged wrongful termination after 13 years of working for the company.
Man claims he was terminated over medical leave
HARRISBURG — A former employee of Patrick Industries is suing the company for allegations of wrongful termination in regard to him taking medical leave.
Woman blames Bensalem casino for her leg injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey woman is suing a casino in Bensalem for allegations that the casino's negligence caused her to fall and injure her leg.
Construction Company sues Independence Excavation for alleged contract breach
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Plaintiff in case over motorcycle death seeking new trial after jury ruled for defense
HARRISBURG – A Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas judge is being asked to order a new trial after a jury ruled for defendants in December in a lawsuit over the 2005 motorcycle death of a Lower Paxton Township woman.
Judge asked to reconsider $1M verdict in hit-and-run case against deli
PHILADELPHIA – Defense attorneys are asking the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas reconsider a January verdict that awarded $1 million to a woman injured in a 2014 traffic accident, the woman's attorney says.