News from November 2018
Procter and Gamble refuses to defend Air Products and Chemicals, lawsuit says
A chemical company is suing a pharmaceutical company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Property owner: North Allegheny School District wrongly hits newer property owners with higher taxes
A property owner is suing a school district, saying the district is improperly taxing properties at drastically different rates.
Former casket company employee alleges violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
A former employee is suing Columbia Casket Corp, Haven Line Industries and Schuykill Haven Casket Co., citing a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tenant blames Residential Reinvestment for her slip and fall in her apartment
A tenant is suing building owner Residential Reinvestment LP, which does business as Negley Neighbors, citing alleged negligence.
Neptune-Benson says Bio UV SAS must pay to defend it against defective product claim
A lawsuit filed against Bio UV SAS, a manufacturer of water treatment equipment, alleges the company did not live up to its obligations after the plaintiff was hit with a complaint over defective equipment made by a company acquired by the plaintiff.
Contract dispute lights up vs solar panel manufacturer
A Pennsylvania company is suing Seraphim USA Manufacturing Inc., which makes solar panels, and Ryan Erwin, the company president, alleging fraud and failure to meet the terms of a contract.
Fired employee sues Gabriel Brothers for alleged racial discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania resident is suing Gabriel Brothers Inc., d/b/a Gabe's, a West Virginia corporation, alleging hostile work environment, racial discrimination, and retaliation.
Former employee says Red Roof Inn failed to accommodate her disabilities
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Red Roof Inns Inc., a chain of hotels, citing alleged disability discrimination, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, and retaliation.
Mechanic says harassment by SEPTA supervisor led to heart attack
PHILADELPHIA — A mechanic is suing Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, citing alleged discrimination.
Pine Grove couple sue Walmart following alleged slip and fall
PHILADELPHIA — A Pine Grove couple are suing Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Store No. 2535 and others, citing alleged negligence.
Lawsuit accuses Pet Supplies Plus of constructively terminating manager due to pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA — A fired manager is suing Pet Supplies Plus/USA Inc. and PSP Stores LLC, former employers, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation, and constructive eviction.
Ashley police officer claims he passed over for promotion for opposing mayoral campaign
WILKES-BARRE — A part‐time police officer is suing the Borough of Ashley and Donald Sipple Sr., citing alleged harassment and illegal hiring.
Scranton School District fights claim that tenured teachers were illegally furloughed
SCRANTON - The Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a group of tenured teachers who lost their jobs due to budget cuts.
SEC accuses information technology professional of fraudulent acquisitions
PHILADELPHIA — The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Hamed A. Ettu, an information technology professional, citing alleged fraud.
Shareholders claim Walgreens Boots Alliance violated Securities Exchange Act
HARRISBURG — Shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Stefano Pessina and George R. Fairweather, a Delaware corporation and its officers, citing alleged violation of the Securities Exchange Act.
Man loading truck holds food company, manufacturer liable for injury
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are suing Wakefern Food Corp., ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. and Americold Logistics LLC, owner of Hatfield Americol and manufacturer of a trailer truck, citing alleged negligence-premises liability/products liability and loss of consortium.
Philadelphia Fight, staff members accused of discrimination and retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A Caucasian female, recovering addict and a drug and alcohol counselor is suing Philadelphia Fight, Jane Shull, Akia Feggans, Tina Presbery, Jennifer Jones, and Barry Robinson, employer and co-employees, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation.
Suit against former apartment manager accused of using proprietary information voluntarily dropped
PHILADELPHIA — A lawsuit filed by an apartment building operator against Elizabeth Gallaso, One Wall Partners LLC and Ron Kutas, former AION property manager and competitor, citing alleged violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Pennsylvania's Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and other counts was dismissed shortly after its filing.
Airman claims Whirlpool terminated him in violation of federal employment law
PHILADELPHIA — A member of the U.S. Air Force is suing Whirlpool Corp., a former employer, citing alleged violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Former Millcreek Township employee say she was fired in retaliation
ERIE — A former employee is suing Millcreek Township, John Groh, John Morgan and James Bock, municipal corporation and supervisors, citing alleged retaliation.