News from November 2018
American Airlines flight attendant fails to prove sexually hostile work environment and gender discrimination
PHILADELPHIA – An American Airlines flight attendant’s claims of gender discrimination did not hold up in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, which granted the airline summary judgment on Aug. 27.
Environmental advocate seeks to stop the Burnt Mill Bridge project
PHILADELPHIA — A nonprofit environmental organization is suing state and federal government agencies, citing alleged breach of duty.
UPenn nurse claims she was terminated for reporting a medical incident
PHILADELPHIA — A registered nurse is suing a hospital, citing alleged tortious interference and wrongful termination.
Woman sues financial companies over years of collection calls
ERIE — A woman is suing GC Services LP, EGS Financial Inc. and Convergent Outsourcing Inc., financial institutions and collecting agency, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Ammunition company sues Dick's Sporting Goods over contract
PITTSBURGH — A Nevada corporation is suing Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., a retailer, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Worker claims AFSCME union refused to terminate membership at his request
HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania resident is suing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 13 and various individuals, citing alleged violation of constitutional rights.
Couple sue Greene, Tweed & Co. for alleged noncompliance with ADA
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing Greene, Tweed & Co. Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, loss of consortium, racial discrimination, retaliation, and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Lawsuit: Man injured on metal bar playing trampoline basketball
MEDIA — A customer is suing Oasis Family Fun Center LLC and Hemlock Associates LLC, citing alleged negligence and breach of duties.
Father and daughter sue after alleged exposure to mold and insecticides in their apartment
PHILADELPHIA – A father-daughter pair of plaintiffs from the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia are suing their property owner and manager for alleged exposure to both mold and insecticides in their apartment, while premises management has denied any such occurrence.
Counsel for driver who allegedly struck Philly pedestrian says complaint should be barred
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit from a Philadelphia pedestrian struck by a passing car while walking in a crosswalk near Washington Square, has been deemed barred by counsel representing the driver said to have injured her.
Lawsuit: Woman was assaulted leaving note on parked car she lightly struck
PHILADELPHIA – A Wayne County woman alleges her minor collision with a parked car in Philadelphia led to a major incident of assault with a Delaware defendant, one who denies the incident ever occurred.
Plaintiff will be required to bring in expert to validate medical malpractice allegations
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a trial court’s ruling which required the plaintiff to bring an expert witness in a case of alleged medical negligence.
Pa. judge rules Rite Aid investor who filed suit purchased shares before actionable statements
HARRISBURG - The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has ruled against a Rite Aid investor who alleged that he was misled by Rite Aid and Walgreens during their attempt to merge.
Federal judge says health care providers lack standing for claims against insurer
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed an amended complaint filed by health care providers, citing lack of standing.
Longtime registered nurse says former hospital wouldn't take her back full-time after her absence for cancer treatments
PHILADELPHIA – A veteran registered nurse has sued her former hospital employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, claiming she was not allowed to return to full-time duties after taking a medical leave of absence to treat her breast cancer.
Lawsuit: Repo men accused of roughing up pregnant woman when seizing her vehicle
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman argues that while six months pregnant, she was seriously injured by repo men who came to her home to take possession of her vehicle, while a bank entity alleges her complaint has no standing and is barred by several statutory avenues of law.
Wrightsville couple sue Kmart for over sign that allegedly fell on husband
LANCASTER — A Wrightsville couple is suing Kmart Corp. and Sears Holdings Corp. citing alleged negligence.
Philly court denies Johnson & Johnson's motion for interlocutory appeal in Risperdal punitive damages case
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has denied a motion from counsel for pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to seek immediate appeal, in a Risperdal case where the possibility of punitive damages being applied remains in play.
BERGER & MONTAGUE PC: $43.5 Million Class Action Settlement Announced Regarding Certain NIBCO PEX 1006 Tubing, F1807 Fittings, and Stainless Steel Clamps
The following is being jointly released by the NIBCO PEX Settlement Administrator on behalf of NIBCO Inc. (“NIBCO”) and Plaintiffs’ law firms, Berger Montague PC and Sauder Schelkopf LLC, to announce a class action settlement in the lawsuits captioned Cole, et al. v. NIBCO Inc., No. 13-cv-7871 (D.N.J.), and Meadow, et al. v. NIBCO Inc., No. 15-cv-1124 (M.D. Tenn.).
Delco lawsuit claims resort guest was sexually assaulted by an employee
MEDIA — A woman is suing a resort and spa, citing alleged failure to protect.