News from April 2018
Harmon Heating and Air Conditioning allegedly failed to properly pay employee
An individual employee is suing Harmon Heating and Air Conditioning LLC and its owners, Warren Harmon and Melissa Harmon, for alleged unjust enrichment and unpaid wages.
Motorist accused of negligence after allegedly causing car accident in West Goshen Township
A motorist is suing another motorist for alleged negligence.
Dell accused of discriminating against employee because of her gender
Canonsburg resident accuses Dell, Inc. of wrongful terminationERIE — A employee is suing Dell, Inc., a computer company, citing alleged gender discrimination.Marsha Cipollone filed a complaint on April 10, in the U.S.
Former employee accuses Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission of firing him because he is Indian
An individual is suing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Assurant Inc. accused of firing employee for requesting FMLA-protected leave
A former employee is suing Assurant Inc. and John Does for alleged wrongful termination and disability discrimination.
NFL alleges widespread fraud by unnamed plaintiffs lawyers, doctors in concussion settlement; Special investigator appropriate, class counsel says
PHILADELPHIA – If the National Football League has their way, sanctions will be issued and a special investigator will be appointed to the NFL’s $1 billion Concussion Settlement program, as the league alleges an independent claims administrator determined that 23 percent of the claims submitted to it were fraudulent.
Blindsided by drunk, Eagles fan tries misdirection play by suing the team
One thing you don't expect to see at professional football games is drunken fans. Wait! That's one thing you do expect to see.
Commonwealth Court overturns decision to strike winning horse from race
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania appellate court has reversed a decision by the State Horse Racing Commission to disqualify the winning horse in a race held at Philadelphia PARX in 2016, according to a decision filed on April 9 in the Commonwealth Court.
Federal judge says LaRose Jazz Club must pay $2,200 for illegally broadcasting Floyd Mayweather fight
A federal judge has awarded a sports production company $2,200 in statutory damages, but denied its request for enhanced damages in case against a club that illegally broadcasted a Floyd Mayweather fight.
Commonwealth Court rules that marijuana company is ‘premature’ in appealing denial of permit; Ruling issued on 4/20
HARRISBURG — A company that challenged Pennsylvania’s marijuana permitting process after losing its bid for a permit last year was too quick to seek remedy through the state's courts, according to a recent ruling filed on April 20 in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
Superior Court affirms decision to consolidate lawsuits over business relationship gone bad
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that a lower court didn’t abuse its discretion when it consolidated two lawsuits stemming from a business relationship gone bad, according to a decision filed on April 3.
Eagleville Hospital to pay $520,000 to settle class action suit over overtime pay; Attorneys to get $200K
Eagleville Hospital has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations of unpaid overtime compensation, a federal judge announced last week.
Aquatech International LLC allegedly failed to pay overtime wages
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Aquatech International LLC for allegedly failing to pay overtime compensation.
Intertek York-Building Products & Building Services allegedly failed to prevent man from being hit by 600-pound pipe
An individual is suing Intertek York-Building Products & Building Services and other companies for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department and deputy accused of assault and battery stemming from traffic arrest
A motorist is suing the Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Chas Valenza, Chief Deputy Jim Boland and Lackawanna County for alleged assault and battery.
Pennsylvania DOC Bureau of Health Care Services and doctors allegedly refused to give inmate hepatitis C treatment
An inmate is suing Dr. Paul Noel, the Pennsylvania DOC Bureau of Health Care Services and Dr. Pandya Haresh for alleged deprivation of medical care.
Shipley Energy Company allegedly made unsolicited calls to market products
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Shipley Energy Company, Shipley Choice LLD d/b/a Shipley Energy and Shipley Fuels Marketing LLC for allegedly violating telephone harassment statutes.
City of Philadelphia allegedly failed to prevent supervisor from harassing employee
A former employee is suing the City of Philadelphia for allegedly subjecting her to a hostile work environment and sexual and religious harassment.
Couple residing in Jamison, Pa. accuses driver and vehicle owners of negligence after car accident
A couple residing in Jamison, Pa. has filed a lawsuit against Thi Thi Kim Tran, Vi Tran and Lien Tran for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Commonwealth Supportive Services LLC allegedly discriminated against woman due to her religion, race and nationality
A Muslim woman is suing Commonwealth Supportive Services LLC, Thomas Kargbo and Alie Turay for alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.