News from May 2016
Berks County Housing Authority did not practice racial discrimination, Third Circuit says
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a trial court verdict declaring the Berks County Housing Authority did not practice racial discrimination against a woman enrolled in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
Third Circuit: Sewer authority had no right to break right-to-cure provision
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Thursday that Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America overcame an appeal from the Milton Regional Sewer Authority in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Federal judge says valid questions of fact raised in wrongful termination case against elevator company
A pair of former mechanics from Otis Elevator Company will have their claims of age and gender discrimination resulting in alleged unlawful termination proceed, after a federal court found a “genuine issue of material fact” as to their claims.
Philly law firm sued for breach of contract by Florida expert witness from vaginal mesh litigation
A Philadelphia law firm has been sued by a Melbourne, Fla.-based urogynecological corporation for two forms of breach of contract and unjust enrichment, in connection to the payment of costs associated with participating in a successful vaginal mesh litigation.
Sex and race discrimination claims against call-notice firm to proceed
A federal court has determined a Pennsauken, N.J., woman’s allegations of sex discrimination and race discrimination against her former employer will proceed.
Collingdale resident accuses giftware maker of sex discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Swarovski North America Ltd. and Swarovski Retail Ventures Ltd., a crystal giftware manufacturer, citing alleged retaliation and sex discrimination.
University health system accused of violating wage laws
PHILADELPHIA — Employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against The University of Pennsylvania Health System, a research and clinical care organization, citing alleged violation of wage laws.
Company accuses man of violating employment agreement
PHILADELPHIA — A company is suing a former co-owner, citing alleged violation of obligation and breach of duty of loyalty.
Copyright holders sue Monroeville restaurant
PITTSBURGH — Music copyright holders have filed suit against a Monroeville restaurant, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Beach Lake resident accuses book publisher of copyright infringement
PHILADELPHIA — A professional photographer is suing a children's book publisher, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Two women say Johnstown Dairy Queen violated wage law
PITTSBURGH — Two women have filed a class-action suit against a restaurant in an overtime-pay claim, citing alleged unjust enrichment, unpaid wages, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Man files class-action suit alleging failure to pay proper overtime
HARRISBURG — An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit that claims he was not paid proper overtime wages.
School supervisor claims discrimination by district
PHILADELPHIA — A school supervisor is suing a school district citing, alleging age discrimination and disability discrimination.
Butler County Airport Authority sues adjacent owners
PITTSBURGH — A municipal airport authority is suing owners of property adjacent to the airport, citing alleged violation of state and federal law.
Former Madison Township secretary sues over termination
SCRANTON — A former Madison Township office employee is suing the township and a supervisor, citing alleged hostile work environment and wrongful discharge.
Roller coaster rider sues amusement park
PHILADELPHIA — An amusement park patron is suing over allegations that he was injured aboard a roller coaster.
Woman sues former employer for alleged failure to accommodate
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing a former employer, claiming disability discrimination, retaliation and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Company sued over claim of not contributing to retirement fund
HARRISBURG – A company in Montoursville is being sued over a claim that it did not contribute to its employees’ union retirement and health trust fund.
Professor sues school administration for alleged sex discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A professor is suing Robert Morris University, a school administration, citing alleged hostile work environment, retaliation, and sexual discrimination.
Warehouse company sued for $1 million over a claim of negligence in delivery
PHILADELPHIA – A warehouse and distribution company has been sued for $1 million over a claim of gross negligence in the delivery of several rolls of paper.