News from March 2016
Judge finds lack of jurisdiction in complaint against Florida-based café
PHILADELPHIA – A negligence complaint against a Florida-based café has been dismissed by a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge, due to lack of jurisdiction.
Virginia rail company's objections to FELA complaint overruled in Philadelphia court
PHILADELPHIA – A Virginia-based rail company’s preliminary objections in a negligence lawsuit have been overruled by a Philadelphia state court judge.
Attorneys argue plaintiff didn't connect Ruby Tuesday accident to PA for jurisdiction
PHILADELPHIA – A woman filing suit against a Ruby Tuesday location in New Jersey hasn’t alleged minimum contacts with the state of Pennsylvania in her negligence suit, according to defense counsel.
Court considering appearance withdrawal and alternative service motions in grocery fall lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – Motions for withdrawal of appearance and alternative service are being considered in a slip-and-fall case connected with the sidewalk outside a Philadelphia grocery market.
Irreconcilable differences lead counsel to exit market fall negligence action
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiff counsel in a premises liability suit has filed to exit the litigation, citing irreconcilable differences from evidence garnered through the discovery process.
Court approves defense's settlement enforcement motion in car crash case
PHILADELPHIA – A motion to enforce settlement has been approved by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, while a motion to preclude financial medical evidence in a motor vehicle accident case is still under review.
Attorney: Insurers denying coverage on labelling class actions
Defendants in class actions like a recent lawsuit against Tyson over its pet treats might first have to fight to have their insurance company to cover their legal costs, a Philadelphia attorney says.
Terminated Philadelphia city employee claims discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA – A former employee is suing the city of Philadelphia over her alleged termination, claiming discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Lessors accuse Chesapeake Appalachia of royalty fraud
HARRISBURG – A group of Pennsylvania landowners have filed a class action lawsuit against Chesapeake Appalachia and its related businesses in a dispute over oil and gas leases.
Winery accuses rival firms of trademark infringement
PHILADELPHIA – A California winery is suing two Pennsylvania companies for the alleged unauthorized use of its federally trademarked name on their own products.
Woman accuses comapny in Reading of retaliatory discharge
PHILADELPHIA – A Mohnton woman says her former employer terminated her over her disability and in retaliation for her husband’s complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Woman accuses engineering firm of gender bias
PHILADELPHIA – A Downington woman claims her ex-employer underpaid her relative to male co-workers and alleges she was terminated after complaining of the disparity.
Florida man alleges property in Wayne violates ADA
PHILADELPHIA — A Florida man is suing the property owners of Eagle Village Shops in Wayne over claims the property is not wheelchair-compliant.
Man claims he was fired for taking medical leave
PITTSBURGH — A Greensburg man is suing a healthcare solutions company over claims it unlawfully terminated his employment for taking medical leave.
Woman's suit alleges injury at ropes course
HARRISBURG — A New York woman is suing the owners of a Pennsylvania ropes course, alleging she was injured on the course.
Former traffic flagger accuses company of harassment, discrimination
PITTSBURGH— A woman who worked as a traffic flagger has sued her former employer over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination concerning pre-existing mental disorders.
Woman sues trucking firm for alleged harassment and wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A woman who worked as a truck driver is suing a former employer over claims of gender discrimination that allegedly culminated in harassment and wrongful termination.
Oil-gas worker claims overtime pay violation
HARRISBURG — An oil and gas rig worker has filed a class-action suit against former employers over allegations of unpaid overtime compensation.
Man sues hospice in age discrimination claim
PITTSBURGH — A former employee of Bridges Hospice Inc. is suing the company, alleging that he was denied medical leave and wrongfully terminated in an act of discrimination against his age.
Man claims former employer didn't pay overtime as required
PITTSBURGH — A man has filed a class-action suit against his former employer, claiming he and his colleagues were denied overtime pay.