News from May 2018
Military vet alleges discrimination after taking service dog to donate plasma; Company seeking summary judgment
A motion for summary judgment has been filed in a lawsuit brought by a man who claims that he was discriminated against because his service dog went with him to donate plasma.
Federal judge: Litigation funder Thrivest not allowed to arbitrate dispute with ex-NFL player
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled that a litigation funder which pursued financial recovery against a former National Football League player who allegedly failed to repay it a $500,000 loan, will not be allowed to arbitrate the matter.
Credit firm and taxi cab company reach settlement in breach of contract case
PHILADELPHIA – A settlement has been reached between a New York City credit firm and a Churchville taxi cab company in a breach of contract action, where the credit group believed the cab company defaulted on a $500,000 payment to the plaintiff.
Accident lawsuit involving construction company slated for arbitration hearing
PHILADELPHIA – An arbitration hearing has been scheduled for a Texas man who claims that a local construction firm and two of its employees were negligent in causing a motor vehicle accident in North Philadelphia that left him with a number of serious injuries.
Assault litigation heading to trial in state court this summer
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a local woman who filed suit against a North Philadelphia nightspot, alleging the establishment’s failure to provide proper security led her to be on the receiving end of a verbal and injurious physical assault is proceeding towards trial this summer.
Allied Interstate LLC accused of violating telephone harassment statutes while trying to collect alleged debt
An individual is suing Allied Interstate LLC for allegedly violating telephone harassment statutes.
National Principal Group LLC accused of using illegal debt collection practices
An individual is suing National Principal Group LLC and Does 1- 10, citing alleged illegal debt collection practices.
St. Vincent Seminary allegedly fired woman in retaliation for complaining about age and racial discrimination
A 67-year-old, African-American woman is suing her former employer, Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent De Paul in Germantown d/b/a St. Vincent Seminary, for alleged age and race discrimination.
Allpoints Courier Service Inc. allegedly failed to properly compensate employee
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against Allpoints Courier Service Inc. for allegedly failing to properly compensate her for her work.
Micro Focus US Inc. accused of breaching agreement after it allegedly imposed new terms and conditions on software
A hospital is suing Micro Focus US Inc., a software developer, for allegedly breaching an agreement.
Even after eight years, criticisms of American Law Institute's insurance project remain
WASHINGTON – Not everyone is as excited as those who drafted new guidance for judges about its passage.
Plaintiffs firm represented whistleblower in secret to avoid paying referral fee from multimillion-dollar case, lawsuit claims
PHILADELPHIA – A Texas personal injury law firm claims it is owed part of $16 million awarded to a corporate whistleblower because colleagues effectively poached the client and represented him in secret.
IDenticard Systems Worldwide Inc. accused of firing employee because she allegedly complained about sexual advances
An individual is suing her former employers, IDenticard Systems Worldwide Inc. and Brady Corporation, for allegedly subjecting her to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
PECO allegedly fired African-American employee for reporting racial discrimination
An African-American man is suing Exelon Corporation d/b/a PECO for alleged racial discrimination.
Motorist who allegedly caused car accident is accused of negligence
A motorist is suing Nicole Peters, another motorist, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
The Neiman Marcus Group LLC allegedly retaliated against woman for reporting discrimination
An individual is suing her former employer, the Neiman Marcus Group LLC, and several individuals for alleged age discrimination.
Individual claims that Philip Morris USA Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company are liable for cancer
An individual is suing Philip Morris USA Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for alleged negligence and product liability.
Moore Enterprises allegedly fired employee for seeking workers' compensation benefits
An individual is suing his former employer, Moore Enterprises, and his former supervisor, Kevin Moore, for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
New guidance for judges handling insurance issues finally passes after resistance
WASHINGTON – New guidance for judges handling insurance issues finally passes after resistance
MCLS Inc. and Cennial Company Inc. allegedly fired employee because he is deaf
A deaf individual is suing his former employers, MCLS Inc. and Cennial Company Inc., for alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.