News from 2018
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.
U.K. court's $3.4 million ruling against international investment firm is upheld by Pa. Superior Court
PHILADELPHIA - An international investment firm has been ordered by a Pennsylvania court to pay more than $3.4 million.
Wrongful death lawsuits filed against Canadian flight school, manufacturers and FAA in 2016 plane crash
HARRISBURG – A combined pair of multimillion-dollar lawsuits have been filed in Pennsylvania federal court revolving around a fatal plane crash in October 2016, charging a Canadian flight school, a North Carolina airplane component manufacturer and the Federal Aviation Administration with negligence in failing to prevent the accident.
Muslim photographer sues Pa. House's GOP Caucus, claims he was discriminated against and fired
HARRISBURG – A former employee of the State House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus is suing the body for discrimination, unlawful termination and retaliation, claiming he received prejudicial treatment for his practice of the Islamic faith.
Appeal in alleged overpayment of Medicare funds is denied
HARRISBURG - The state Superior Court has affirmed a trial court's ruling, denying an appeal from Community Care Behavioral Health Organization over alleged overpayment of Medicare funds in an audit of Berks Counseling Center.
Court removes insurer from case against Berks Co. landlord over carbon monoxide poisoning
PHILADELPHIA - In a ruling on Nov. 5, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of Foremost Insurance Co., saying it doesn’t have to defend a landlord who is facing a lawsuit in a carbon monoxide injury.
Lawsuit: Wayward tire caused brain injury at Goodyear
HARRISBURG - A business invitee is suing The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center No. 078, premises operators, citing alleged negligence.
Brookhaven couple claim doctor was negligent during wrist treatment
PHILADELPHIA — A Brookhaven couple is suing Blane Sessions MD, a medical care provider, citing alleged medical negligence and battery.
Lawsuit says LiPo drone battery caused $8.5M in fire damage
PITTSBURGH — Property owners are suing DJI Technology Inc. and other entities, citing alleged negligence and product liability.
Class action settlement with Pa. home health care company worth $1.6M, with lawyers taking $600K
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has given final approval to a $1.6 million deal to settle a class action against a Pennsylvania-based home health care agency that allegedly used multiple schemes to keep from paying its workers overtime.
Federal judge rules PhilaPort enjoys sovereign immunity in dismissing $45 million lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge, sua sponte or on his own, has thrown out a New Jersey contractor's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) over a cancelled $45 million contract, saying the port authority enjoys sovereign immunity.
Union files RICO suit over blood pressure drug pricing
PHILADELPHIA — A welfare union has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturing companies, citing alleged fraud, monopolization and unfair competition.