News from March 2016
Law prof: Lawyers did good job with complaint against Whirpool, 3M
Plaintiffs lawyers have done their job in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a Pittsburgh couple against Whirlpool and 3M Purification that alleges a defective refrigerator caused more than $129,617 in damages to their home, a Widener University law professor says.
Federal appeals court rules Zurich must provide up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage
PHILADELPHIA – An insurance company is still liable for a payout of up to $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage, to a man who suffered injuries in a vehicle accident two and a half years ago.
District Court partially dismisses counts from civil rights action against City of Chester and its police department
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal court has dismissed several counts from a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations on the part of the City of Chester and two of its police officers.
Third Circuit rules district court clerk permitted to enter judgment in harassment action
PHILADELPHIA – Last Wednesday, the U.S. the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a District Court ruling allowing its clerk to enter judgment in a sexual harassment action against a Pennsylvania university.
Third Circuit labels Philly man's lawsuit as 'frivolous'
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court has determined an area’s man civil rights lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and a variety of state and federal judges and other government entities and individuals is “frivolous” and subject to dismissal.
Woman sues former employers, alleging she was terminated for being pregnant
PHILADELPHIA — A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming her former employers fired her for being pregnant and seeking heath insurance.
Man claims wrongful termination, FMLA violation
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing his former employer over allegations of wrongful termination after he fractured his hand.
Man sues oil, gas driller for alleged unpaid overtime and wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A former electrician for an oil and gas drilling company is suing over allegations of unpaid overtime and wrongful termination.
Man claims gender discrimination by vein clinic
PHILADELPHIA — A man has sued a former employer over allegations of gender discrimination.
Company claims insurers did not protect it in asbestos suits
PHILADELPHIA — Superior Group Inc. is suing four insurance companies for allegedly failing to uphold their policies after a litany of asbestos-exposure lawsuits were filed against the company.
61-year-old woman alleges former employer fired her based on age
PITTSBURGH — A former employee of UPMC Jefferson Regional Home Health is suing the company for allegedly firing her on the basis of her age.
Man sues Xfinity Live! Philadelphia for claims of racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Xfinity Live! Philadelphia for allegations of race discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man alleges company wrongly sued him after he sold business
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Ichabod Ice, alleging the company brought a false lawsuit against him concerning a web-based business transaction.
Company sues pipeline construction firm for alleged breach of contract
HARRISBURG — A fabrication company is suing a pipeline construction firm for allegations of unpaid products and services.
Cottman franchisees allege breach of contract and interference by parent companies
PHILADELPHIA – Four corporations in the business of automobile transmissions are suing over issues they have experienced with a franchiser and its owner.
Former Verizon systems technician alleges age-related discrimination in suspension and firing
PHILADELPHIA – A former systems technician for Verizon brought legal action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the communications company on Tuesday, alleging it violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) when it suspended and terminated him in June.
eBay Motors account at center of breach of contract lawsuit between auto companies
PHILADELPHIA – A wholesale car business has filed suit in federal court against an auto marketing group, claiming they unjustly acquired and used the positive feedback associated with an eBay Motors account to further their own professional reputation.
Lockheed Martin granted summary judgment in employment discrimination action
A federal appeals court has upheld an order of summary judgment for Lockheed Martin in the case of a former employee who filed suit against the aerospace and defense contractor for employment discrimination and retaliation.
Philly firefighter's libel suit against New York Daily News granted rehearing in Third Circuit Court
PHILADELPHIA – The matter of a libel lawsuit brought by a Philadelphia firefighter against the New York Daily News, dismissed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit early last month, will be reheard by the panel of judges who decided the case.
Construction company's objections denied in Philadelphia court
PHILADELPHIA – A construction company’s preliminary objections have been denied in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.