News from May 2018
Metropolitan Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying disability benefits
An individual is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Tyco Electronics Corporation and Tyco Electronics Long Term Disability Plan, citing alleged wrongful termination of long-term disability benefits.
Passenger accuses Southwest Airlines Company of negligence after engine blade allegedly broke window during flight
A passenger is suing Southwest Airlines Company, GE Aviation LLC and several other companies for alleged negligence and breach of contract.
John J. Hainkel Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center allegedly failed to pay for housekeeping services
A company is suing the John J. Hainkel Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Vaco Philadelphia accused of wrongful termination
An Asian-American employee is suing her former employer, Vaco Philadelphia LLC, for alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania allegedly fired employee for reporting discrimination
An individual is suing her former employer, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, for alleged racial discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Judge denies Golden Living Center-Stroud’s motion to dismiss punitive damages in wrongful death suit
HARRISBURG — Golden Living Center-Stroud’s motion to dismiss punitive damages in a wrongful death lawsuit has been rejected by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Class action settlement over warranty violations given approval; Attorneys to receive almost $300K
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit over alleged warranty violations.
Heartland Campus Solutions still fighting CFPB probe after Pittsburgh judge's ruling
PHILADELPHIA — A stay pending appeal was recently granted to the defendant in a case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Hempfield Area School District files motion to dismiss in bullying lawsuit
The Hempfield Area School District has filed a brief in support of its motion to partially dismiss a lawsuit that alleges that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
American Airlines seeks dismissal or transfer of $15M lawsuit of woman who allegedly fell off cart
American Airlines has filed a motion to dismiss or transfer a personal injury suit brought by a woman who claims that she suffered injuries while attempting to get off a cart at an airport in North Carolina.
Two motorists accused of negligence after allegedly causing car accident
A motorist is suing two other motorists, Dermot J. Garrett and Donald M. Joseph, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Live Face on Web LLC accuses business of copyright infringement
A company has filed a lawsuit against Crematory Society of Illinois Inc., Katie Sullivan and Gerald Sullivan for alleged copyright infringement.
Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services Inc. allegedly fired employee because of her lower back problems
An individual is suing her former employer, Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services Inc., for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Kindercare Learning Centers LLC allegedly fired employee because she planned to take maternity leave
An individual is suing her former employer, Kindercare Education LLC d/b/a Kindercare Learning Centers LLC, for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act.
FBCS Inc. and LVNV Funding LLC accused of falsely stating that interest and fees were accruing on alleged debt
An individual has filed a class action lawsuit against FBCS Inc., LVNV Funding LLC and Does 1-25, citing alleged abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection practices.
Weis Markets Inc. accused of favoring Caucasian employees over African-American employees
An African-American man has filed a class action lawsuit against Weis Markets Inc. for allegedly subjecting him to a hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Central Credit Services LLC accused of using misleading debt collection practices
An individual is suing Central Credit Services LLC, citing alleged misleading debt collection practices.
People's Commerce Inc. and Sheridan Towing LLC accused of intentionally misrepresenting the value of car
An individual is suing People's Commerce Inc. and Sheridan Towing LLC, citing alleged unfair trade practices and conversion.
MC2Exec Search Inc. claims that company owes it over $170,000
A company is suing Downing Partners LLC for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Two-day sciatica flare-up not a disability, says company fighting lawsuit from former employee
PHILADELPHIA — A residential retirement community has filed a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit over allegations that it discriminated against a former employee.