News from September 2018
Former employee is suing Pennsylvania company for violation of civil rights
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services Inc., doing business as Dars Inc., a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged violation of civil rights.
Blind man suing Philly restaurant 100 miles from his house loses case over its website
On Sept.17, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined a blind man didn’t provide enough evidence that Sam’s Oyster House discriminated against him through its website.
Aerotek accused of breach of contact and retaliation by woman looking for work
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia resident is suing Aerotek inc, a recruiting company, citing alleged breach of contract and retaliation.
Frito-Lay and PepsiCo. sued for alleged discrimination, harassment and hostile work environment
PHILADELPHIA — A Hispanic worker is suing Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, citing alleged discrimination, harassment and hostile work environment.
Superior Court upholds venue decision in med-mal case over childbirth gone wrong
PHILADELPHIA - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has sided with a trial court over a question of venue in a medical negligence case.
Woman sues Monsignor McHugh School after tripping on 'uneven' sidewalk
SCRANTON — Carmella Hutchins filed a complaint on Sept. 17, in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, against Monsignor McHugh School and the Archdiocese of Scranton, claiming she suffered serious injuries after tripping on the sidewalk outside of the school.
Contractors allegedly damaged Verizon's underground cables in Allegheny Co.
PITTSBURGH — Verizon is suing a pair of contractors, after they allegedly damaged some of the telecommunications company's underground cable and other equipment.
Air transport pilot claims he was fired for allegedly trying to improve in-flight patient safety
PITTSBURGH — An air transport pilot is suing Metro Aviation Inc, a helicopter ambulance service, claiming he was fired in retaliation for contacting the company's national headquarters about a proposal to improve in-flight patient safety.
Stevens & Lee sued by legal assistant for alleged discrimination
HARRISBURG — A legal assistant is suing Stevens & Lee P.C., a law firm, citing alleged violations of pregnancy discrimination, the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Marketing research company named in Telephone Consumer Protection Act lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Research America Inc. and Does 1-10, marketing research company, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Allegheny Parks Department sued by woman claiming she fell while retrieving a Frisbee
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Allegheny County and Allegheny Parks Department, claiming negligence, after she allegedly tripped and fell while trying to retrieve a Frisbee from a storm drain.
Former Piedmont Airlines employee wins Workers' Compensation claim after slipping on snow
HARRISBURG – A Pennsylvania court has upheld a Workers' Compensation Appeal Board's award to a former Piedmont Airlines employee who was injured in a company parking lot.
Mother says she and her minor child were victims of carbon monoxide poisoning
PHILADELPHIA – Proceedings are ongoing in an action in which a Philadelphia woman claims negligence on the part of multiple defendants led her and her minor daughter to suffer medical complications as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Woman steps into hole, sues Philadelphia, Comcast and the State of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff allegedly injured on a Philadelphia street by walking into a hole is pursuing legal damages against the city, state, and a number of other businesses, including Comcast.
Owner of Northeast Philly car lot denied effort to strike $235K judgment rendered against him
PHILADELPHIA – The owner of a used car dealership in Northeast Philadelphia was unsuccessful in striking a $235,000 judgment levied against him in a premises liability action filed a plaintiff injured on his business property.
Battlespace Flight Service sued by former employee who avoids isolated areas
PHILADELPHIA — A former employee is suing Battlespace Flight Services, citing alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
Malpractice claim filed against the government by Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center patient
WILKES-BARRE — A patient and his wife are suing a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital for $15 million, citing alleged negligence and malpractice.
Philadelphia School District sued for alleged discrimination against disabled student
PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia is being sued for allegedly violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.
MONTGOMERY MCCRACKEN WALKER & RHOADS: Montgomery McCracken Adds Richard Moss to IP Department
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of Richard L. Moss to its Intellectual Property Department.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes Earl M. Forte to Philadelphia office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome member Earl M. Forte to its Philadelphia office and Litigation Division. Forte has counseled his clients through difficult business and financial problems for over 30 years.