News from March 2016
Female SEPTA director loses discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court determined a female employee was not discriminated against based on her gender, when she was not selected for the position of Director of Railroad Service Operations at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
City councilman granted summary judgment in developer's land sale complaint
PHILADELPHIA – A city councilman has won summary judgment in a complaint alleging he violated a real estate company’s constitutional right to equal protection by improperly influencing the sale of City-owned land, and depriving the plaintiff of the opportunity to participate in a competitive bidding process.
Former PHA plasterer given additional opportunity to prove claims against group
PHILADELPHIA – According to a federal court, a former plasterer with the Philadelphia Housing Authority was not able to prove a residency requirement associated with an in-house role was the pretext for his employment termination.
Judge renders sanctions hearing moot after non-appearance of parties
PHILADELPHIA – A judicial order from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has rendered the seeking of sanctions against a co-defendant in a premises liability lawsuit first filed nearly a decade ago, as moot.
Injury action against energy, steel companies granted conference continuance
PHILADELPHIA – A continuance has been ordered for a case management conference in a personal injury case against an energy company and a steel company.
Slip-and-fall lawsuit against Rite Aid refused transfer to Berks County
PHILADELPHIA – A premises liability case against Rite Aid will not be headed to Berks County, according to a recent decision in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Philly court grants motion for writ of seizure to PECO Energy Company
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for PECO Energy Company has been granted permission and assistance from the City of Philadelphia to repossess its property from a pair of defendants.
Worker accuses Sparks Exhibits of age, gender discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A California woman is suing a Philadelphia business, alleging discrimination led to her wrongful termination.
Ex-worker accuses Jetson Specialty Marketing of harassment
PHILADELPHIA — A Brenigsville woman is suing a Kutztown company, alleging harassment and retaliation led to her wrongful termination.
Employee blames Ika-Works for a hostile work environment, harassment, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A former worker is suing Ika-Works, alleging a hostile work environment and sex discrimination led to her wrongful termination.
Property owner alleges U.S. Pipe Fabrication broke lease agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A property owner is suing a tenant, alleging it failed to pay rent and breached a lease agreement.
Couple blames Whirlpool, 3M Purification for refrigerator malfunction
PHILADELPHIA — A Pittsburgh couple is suing Whirlpool and 3M Purification, alleging they were sold a defective and hazardous refrigerator.
Attorney: Commerce court could attract businesses to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania would do well to follow the examples of states like Delaware and North Carolina in developing a commerce court, a Harrisburg attorney says.
Solar worker wins racial discrimination suit against former employer
A former employee of Volt Solar Systems in Bridgeport has successfully sued the company for incessant racial discrimination that ultimately led to his termination.
Defendants taking steps to appeal $32M wreck in case of fatal car wreck
PITTSBURGH - An appeal seems to be coming of a $32 million Allegheny County verdict in a lawsuit over a fatal motor vehicle accident.
Investment company accuses Navigator Group of trademark infringements
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia investment advisory company is suing a Wisconsin business enterprise, alleging trademark infringement.
Class action alleges Sikorsky violated FLSA
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania man is part of a class action lawsuit against Sikorsky Aircraft, alleging it failed to properly compensate employees for hours worked.
Employee accuses Apria Healthcare of ADA violations
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing a Canonsburg company, alleging her termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Philadelphia worker accuses Rouge 98 of racism, unjust termination
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man is suing a local company, alleging his termination was due to racial discrimination and in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania alleges potential gasoline monopoly
HARRISBURG — The commonwealth of Pennsylvania is suing three energy companies, to stop a merger the state alleges would create an illegal monopoly of the gasoline shipment industry in Pennsylvania.