News from March 2016
Ex-employee alleges All Solutions failed to pay proper wages
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a New Jersey company, alleging it entered into a fraudulent contract and failed to pay due compensation.
Third Circuit says former Merck pipefitter fails to prove ethnic, disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – Two federal courts have now ruled Merck & Company did not discriminate against one of its pipefitters on the basis of his perceived disability and Puerto Rican heritage.
Sale of hotel business and property not fraudulent, appeals court says
PHILADELPHIA – In accordance with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a federal appeals court also granted summary judgment to the defendants in a property case revolving around alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent inducement.
Former sales manager to receive more than $1M in breach of contract action
PHILADELPHIA – Per a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a medical software company’s former sales manager and shareholder is in fact entitled to compensation resulting from a breached employment agreement.
Bus driver entitled to $22K in discrimination and retaliation suit
PHILADELPHIA – A former bus driver is entitled to monetary damages for being subject to retaliation and discrimination on the basis of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).
Disabled man alleges Home Properties violated law
PHILADELPHIA— A disabled man is suing New York and Texas companies, alleging Americans with Disabilities Act violations.
Employee alleges Costy's Energy fired her while she was pregnant
SCRANTON -- A Mansfield woman is suing a local energy services business, alleging she was unlawfully terminated because she was pregnant.
New York passenger alleges Amtrak negligence led to his injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A passenger is suing Amtrak, alleging for injuries he suffered during a derailment.
Philadelphia man alleges General Information Services violated law
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia resident is suing a consumer reporting agency, alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Customer alleges Progressive failed to pay insurance coverage
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man involved in an auto accident is suing Progressive, alleging breach of contract and statutory bad faith surrounding his insurance policy.
Employee alleges Maintenance Technology denied her proper pay
PITTSBURGH — A New Kensington woman is suing a Michigan company, alleging she was denied proper pay by her employer.
Ex-employee accuses Cargill Cocoa of age discrimination
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — A former employee is suing a Mount Joy chocolate company, alleging he was terminated due to age discrimination.
Following lack of plaintiff response, Indiana federal court dismisses suit against energy group
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana federal judge has dismissed a complaint against Apex Energy Group of Zionsville, Ind., citing no response from the plaintiffs to the motion to dismiss.
Third Circuit finds laboratory company not liable for gender, pay discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal appeals court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania correctly determined a laboratory company did not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) or the Equal Pay Act, in relation to a former employee.
Third Circuit: Snow is 'obvious' hazard
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled in line with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in determining snow to be an “obvious” hazard which caused a yard jockey to fall and become injured.
Third Circuit declares one brother not liable for reimbursing sibling for mother's nursing home care
PHILADELPHIA – On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a federal bankruptcy court ruling declaring there is no non-dischargeable obligation for one brother to reimburse another for liability related to costs of their mother’s nursing home care.
Bottle stopper company alleges trademark infringement
HARRISBURG — A bottle stopper company is suing its former manufacturer for allegedly stealing its trademark and diluting its brand.
Woman claims she was fired from Beaver Steel for gender discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing a steel company over allegations that she was fired for gender discrimination and for reporting insensitive behavior.
New methane regulations could mean big changes for natural gas industry
HARRISBURG - The president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition says his industry has already made significant strikes in reducing emissions, and that regulations need to provide a true environmental benefit.
AG Kane in 'truce' with lawmakers while charges are decided, law prof says
HARRISBURG - Embattled state Attorney General Kathleen Kane's announcement that she won't seek another term did much to calm the controversy surrounding her office, a Duquesne University law professor says.