News from April 2018
Lethal Pest Solutions allegedly failed to pay employee for all hours worked
A pest control technician is suing Aesling Corp., trading as Lethal Pest Solutions, Abater Buggsout and Joseph E. Curci for allegedly failing to properly compensate him for his work.
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Race Track accused of discrimination and retaliation
An African-American employee is suing Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Race Track for allegedly subjecting her to discrimination and retaliation.
Therapy Source Inc. allegedly fired employee because she became pregnant
An individual is suing Therapy Source Inc., her former employer for alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
JGM Fabricators & Erectors Inc. allegedly failed to properly compensate employee
An individual is suing JGM Fabricators & Erectors Inc., Joseph Messner Jr. and several others for allegedly failing to properly compensate him for his work.
Lehigh University accused of discriminating against employee
An African-American employee is suing Lehigh University for allegedly subjecting her to discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Gov. Wolf to decide fate of GOP bill calling for regulation of prescription drug distribution to injured workers
HARRISBURG – A Republican-backed bill whose proponents and allies say has the potential to improve workers compensation law practices and help stop opioid addiction now heads to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf, after passage in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Former railroad trackman and supervisor says unsafe work environment caused his multiple myeloma
PHILADELPHIA – A former trackman, machine operator and track supervisor operator of 35 years claims a trio of rail companies violated the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by failing to provide him a safe workplace, and allegedly causing him to develop multiple myeloma through exposure to toxic substances.
Georgia-based shipping company seeking to reconcile $11K in outstanding costs with local juice company
PHILADELPHIA – According to a new lawsuit, a Georgia shipping company alleges a local organic juice company is in arrears to it for outstanding shipping costs in excess of $11,000.
Multiple railroads' FELA violations led to plaintiff's knee and shoulder injuries, suit says
PHILADELPHIA – In a new lawsuit, a train repairman says Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railway disregarded the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) by exposing him to repetitive occupational trauma and leaving him with permanent shoulder and knee injuries.
Superior Court upholds decision to not award damages to woman who allegedly was bitten by dog
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a jury's decision to not award damages to a woman who sued a couple after she was allegedly bitten by their dog, according to a decision filed on April 3.
W.E. Yoder Inc. allegedly failed to make employee contributions to several union funds
Several labor union funds are suing W.E. Yoder Inc. for allegedly breaching a collective bargaining agreement.
St. Luke's University Health Network accused of firing employee in retaliation for requesting medical leave
An individual is suing St. Luke's University Health Network, her former employer, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Webb Law Firm accused of refusing to turn over former employee's client list
An attorney is suing the Webb Law Firm, his former employer, for alleged breach of contract and tortious interference.
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store International Union allegedly failed to grant early retirement benefits
An individual is suing a labor union and its trustees for allegedly denying his pension benefits.
United States of America accused of wrongfully disqualifying store from food assistance programs
A retail store and two individuals are suing the United States of America for alleged of breach of duty.
American Education Services allegedly delayed ability of borrowers to enter loan repayment programs
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency d/b/a FedLoan Servicing d/b/a American Education Services for alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Cigna accused of wrongfully denying disability coverage
An individual is suing Cigna, an insurer, for allegedly violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Blue Knob Auto Sales Inc. accuses Blue Knob Auto Group Inc. of trademark infringement
A company is suing Blue Knob Auto Group Inc, citing alleged trademark infringement.
Carpenters Combine Funds Inc. claims that G.C. Wall Inc. failed to make timely contributions
A union is suing a construction company for allegedly failing to make contributions.
Man allegedly dropped from medical stretcher claims he suffered elbow, leg and knee injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man claims he suffered several bodily injuries when the medical stretcher he was being carried on was carelessly dropped by the defendant’s employees.