News from December 2018
Parx Casino worker says she was subjected to harassment
PHILADELPHIA — An employee is suing gaming and entertainment companies, citing alleged racial and sexual harassment and hostile work environment.
Penn State student sues school over sexual misconduct allegations
HARRISBURG — A third-year electrical engineering student is suing Pennsylvania State University, citing an alleged violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. §1983.
Former Red Roof Inn employee alleges hostile work environment
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing a chain of hotels, citing alleged discrimination and hostile work environment.
Manor College student sues school after being kicked out of dorm, attempting suicide
PHILADELPHIA — A female student is suing Manor College, a higher education institution, citing alleged sex discrimination and retaliation.
Philadelphia police dispatcher claims he has been harassed by his supervisor
PHILADELPHIA — A police dispatcher is suing a government entity, citing alleged sexual harassment and hostile work environment.
Pa. civil litigation reform groups, Philly Bar spar over ATRA's 'Judicial Hellholes' report
PHILADELPHIA – With Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania once again being featured on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” and “Watch List," reactions among civil litigation reform groups and Philadelphia's Bar remain adversarial.
Harvard Law School sues U.S. Department of Justice over document access
ERIE — A Harvard law project is suing the United States Department of Justice, citing alleged breach of duty.
Exonerated death row inmate alleges Bucks County and Warminster police engaged in wrongful prosecution
The plaintiff alleges that in 2008, he was wrongfully convicted of murder in the first degree and, as a result, served nine years on death row before his conviction was vacated.
Court denies Temple University summary judgment in ageism case; Plaintiff was fired for being on cellphone
PHILADELPHIA -- A former Temple University manager, who was terminated after being caught using his cellphone while at work, has obtained a victory in court.
Court determines union role did not contribute to hearing officer being denied promotion
PHILADELPHIA -- A union member hearing officer who claimed he was not promoted as a retaliatory measure for his union activity has lost his lawsuit, as a summary judgment motion was granted.
Court grants Homeland Security summary judgment on employment termination case
PHILADELPHIA -- A former FEMA employee who claimed her termination was discriminatory, suffered a loss on an appeal in court, as a summary judgment was granted.
Setback for plaintiffs in class action against Verde Energy for alleged TCPA violations
PHILADELPHIA -- Customers who have allegedly been getting unauthorized calls from an electricity company have suffered a loss in court.
Court dismisses Exeter Township's claims against former employee
PHILADELPHIA -- The case of a former Exeter Township employee who was sued by the town over alleged illegal acts has been dismissed.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Ernest D. Holtzheimer Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Business Law Section and Treasurer of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce Ernest D. Holtzheimer was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Business Law Section and Treasurer of the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the Philadelphia Bar Association and will serve a one-year term (effective January 1, 2019).
Plaintiff links asbestos handling to mesothelioma diagnosis
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife from Stevens are suing Allied Glove Corp. and United States Steel Corp., et al, companies engaged in handling asbestos-related materials, citing alleged negligence and employer liability.
Mississippi couple sue job site controllers following 90-foot fall
PITTSBURGH — A Mississippi couple are suing Performance Pipeline Services LLC and B-Dal Holdings LLC, job site controllers, citing alleged negligence.
Apartment complex operators claim fire erupted from tenant's negligence
PITTSBURGH — Apartment complex operators are suing Tamara A. Clark, a tenant, citing alleged negligence.
Fired tow truck driver sues former employer for wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Joseph C. Bellisario Jr. and Black Gold Towing Inc., employer, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Couple sue Johns Manville over alleged ruptured patella tendon
PHILADELPHIA — A husband and wife are suing Johns Manville Corp., an insulation product distributor, citing alleged negligence.
Allegheny County couple sue city following fall on sidewalk
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County couple is suing the City of Pittsburgh and Marcia M. Gumberg, government entity and official, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.