News from October 2018
Evangelical Community Hospital seeks to dismiss Jehovah's Witness' discrimination lawsuit
A former employee claims she was passed over for raises, spoken down to and even physically threatened during her work at the hospital.
Cleveland, Akron will try to prove opioid cases without a single bogus prescription
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs in bellwether trials blaming the opioid industry for the nation's addiction crisis have allowed a Monday deadline to pass, apparently without turning over any proof of specific prescriptions that were made in error.
Wegmans Food Markets loses appeal of Workers' Compensation judgment
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a Workers’ Compensation appeal board's ruling awarding disability benefits and the reimbursement of medical expenses for a Wegmans Food Markets Inc. employee who fell in the store after she was finished working for the day, according to an Oct. 10 opinion.
Father sues daycare for not supervising young daughter, who fell and broke her arm
PHILADELPHIA – The father of a preschool-aged girl who allegedly fell and fractured her arm at her daycare center has now taken legal action against the center for injurious negligence.
Lawsuit: Real-life 'Mean Girls' accused of filing false sexual assault claims against high school classmate
PITTSBURGH – A new lawsuit in federal court claims a quintet of “mean girls” conspired to accuse a male classmate of sexual assault on two occasions and subject him to incarceration, before later admitting their accusations were false.
Class action lawsuit filed against Burpee for alleged invasion of privacy
PITTSBURGH — A website visitor has filed a class-action lawsuit against W. Atlee Burpee & Co., d/b/a Burpee, a seed company, citing an alleged violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act and invasion of privacy – intrusion upon seclusion.
Shopper says she fell in Lancaster Tanger Factory Outlet Center parking lot
PHILADELPHIA — A Virginia resident is suing Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., a Pennsylvania foreign corporation, citing alleged premises liability and negligence.
The Huddle accuses No Huddle Café of trademark infringement
PITTSBURGH — A restaurant is suing James Thomas, citing alleged common law trademark infringement, unfair competition, and violations of the Pennsylvania Trademark Act.
Consultant sues Illinois laboratory for breach of contract
PHILADELPHIA — A consultant is suing On Target Laboratories LLC, On Target Laboratories Inc., and Martin Low, an Illinois company and its manager, citing alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unjust enrichment.
Investors say biopharmaceutical company violated Securities Exchange Act
PHILADELPHIA — Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Trevena Inc., Maxine Gowen and Roberto Cuca, a biopharmaceutical company and officials, alleging violation of the Securities Exchange Act.
Passenger sues Greyhound Lines, says he slipped on bus steps
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing First Group America, d/b/a Greyhound Lines Inc., a transportation company, citing alleged negligence.
Medical records coordinator sues former employer for age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A medical records coordinator is suing Citizens Acting Together Can Help Inc., a nonprofit corporation, citing alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Patient sues Crozer Chester Medical Center for alleged negligence
MEDIA — A patient is suing Crozer Chester Medical Center and other health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Federal judge denies Temple University's motion for judgment in $850K discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania district court has denied a motion from Temple University in an age discrimination lawsuit that features a six-figure verdict.
Philadelphia police officers are accused of planting criminal evidence
PHILADELPHIA — Three individuals are suing Philadelphia police officers, citing alleged assault and deliberate intent.
Couple claim Veterans Affairs failed to diagnose medical condition
ERIE — A couple is suing a government agency, citing alleged medical negligence and loss of consortium.
Delco plaintiff suing Royal Farms, says gas sprayed from hose into his eyes
MEDIA — A patron is suing Two Farms Inc., d/b/a Royal Farms, a gas station operator, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Class action lawsuit claims Direct Energy made harassing phone calls
PHILADELPHIA — Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Direct Energy LP, an energy service provider, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Company sues over alleged damage to roof caused by T-Mobile cell tower
PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey limited partnership is suing American Tower Corp. and T-Mobile USA, cellular equipment installers, citing alleged breach of agreement.
Passenger sues Rose Transit Authority following fall on bus
LANCASTER — A passenger is suing a transit authority, a common carrier owner, citing alleged unpaid benefits.