News from October 2018
Plaintiff claims he was wrongfully arrested by Philadelphia police
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing the Philadelphia Police Department, citing alleged violation of civil rights and federal law.
Electrolux, Lowe's named as defendants in lawsuit over dryer fire
PHILADELPHIA — A licensed insurer is suing Electrolux Home Products Inc. and Lowe's Home Centers LLC, appliance distributors, citing alleged strict liability.
Former Glen Mills Schools employee claims he was wrongfully terminated
MEDIA — A former employee is suing a school, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Coach's Corner Sports Auction allegedly forged authenticity papers
MEDIA — A Wayne resident is suing an auction company, citing alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Allegheny Co. lawsuit blames roofing company, contractor for worker's fatal fall
PITTSBURGH — Co-administrators of a deceased man are suing a roofing company, citing alleged negligence that resulted in wrongful death.
Produce team member sues Whole Foods for disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A produce team member is suing Whole Foods Market Group Inc., citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Employee accuses Rand Corp. of gender and racial discrimination
PITTSBURGH — An African-American woman is suing Rand Corp., her employer, citing an alleged violation of the Equal Pay Act and gender and racial discrimination.
Member says he was wrongfully suspended by Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity
PITTSBURGH — A fraternity member is suing Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Epsilon Pi - Alpha Kappa Chapter, and Charles Poe, fraternity organizations and master, citing alleged breach of contract and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Patient claims clinical testing facility negligently handled urine sample
PHILADELPHIA — A patient is suing Clinical Reference Laboratory and WorkCompvidence LLC, clinical testing service provider and strategic consultant, citing alleged negligence.
Student's father sues Haverford Township School District, says steel post hit child
MEDIA — A father is suing Haverford Township School District and Haverford Township, citing alleged negligence.
Bethlehem police officer’s motion for judgment denied; He hit man celebrating 21st birthday with car
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania officer’s request for summary judgment has been denied in a case as he sought to invoke governmental immunity after hitting and injuring an alleged suspect with his police car.
Erie County couple sue UPMC for professional liability
PITTSBURGH — An Erie County couple are suing UPMC, UPMC Hamot, Great Lakes Surgical Specialists Inc., and David Dexter, health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Pittsburgh lawsuit against Catholic Church doesn't seek money for victims, wants admission of sexual abuse cover-up
PITTSBURGH – As the aftermath of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office’s grand jury report into child sexual abuse committed statewide by members of the Roman Catholic Church continues, alleged victims have taken to suing the Church.
Plaintiff says nursing home's negligent care over 14 years led to mother-in-law's death
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is pursuing legal action against a host of defendants connected to the local nursing home his mother-in-law formerly resided in, saying their negligent care was the direct and proximate cause of her death last year.
Worker at MinusNine says chemicals burned him, colleagues
PHILADELPHIA – A Berks County man who suffered blisters and rashes allegedly as a result of chemical exposure at a manufacturing plant has sued the company for not inspecting its own corporate premises or protecting him from the exposure.
Man severely injured in barroom attack says his lawyer failed to file case before statute of limitations expired
PHILADELPHIA – A man who suffered severe facial injuries in a barroom altercation more than two years ago claims his attorney committed professional malpractice by failing to file legal action in that matter before the personal injury statute of limitations ran out.
Court dismisses some Sherman Act claims brought against Teligent
In support of their claims, plaintiffs noted there was a federal Department of Justice investigation into the pricing practices of generic drugs.
CarSense settlement: $30 for class members, $280K for lawyers
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has approved a class action settlement that provides funds to customers of CarSense, as well as $280,000 for plaintiffs lawyers.
AT&T alleges Quadix owes more than $132,000 for unpaid services
WILKES-BARRE — A telecom and internet network provider is suing Quadix LLC, an IT company, citing alleged breach of contract and quantum meruit/unjust enrichment.
District court rules fired Petsmart employee must pursue arbitration
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration for Petsmart after a former employee accused the company of firing her due to pregnancy.