News from 2018
Woman says Walgreens fired her because of her age
PITTSBURGH — A patient care coordinator is suing Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, a former employer, citing alleged discrimination and wrongful termination.
Woman says she slipped on ice in a Walmart parking lot
PHILADELPHIA — A business invitee is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP, citing alleged negligence.
Man claims he slipped and fell on faulty step in a Starbucks
PHILADELPHIA — A husband and wife are suing Starbucks Corp., citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Labor Dept. alleged to have violated FOIA
WILLIAMSPORT — A man is suing the U.S. Department of Labor, citing an alleged Freedom of Information Act violation.
Airline employee sues concrete company over alleged slip on ice
PHILADELPHIA — An airline employee is suing Premier Concrete Inc. and Paramount Building Solutions LLC, premises controllers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Aweigh All Boats faces lawsuit over 'Seas the Day' sale
HARRISBURG — A yacht owner is suing Aweigh All Boats LLC and The Marine Specialists of Florida, boat and yacht delivery service company and marine surveyor, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Pennsylvania opioid litigation in chaos as plaintiff lawyers fight over control
MEDIA – Opioid litigation in Pennsylvania appears to be in chaos as a prominent law firm has withdrawn from a leadership position on the plaintiff side and unions and the county surrounding the city of Allentown fight efforts to consolidate all lawsuits in a single court.
Paralyzed Florida man claims business is not compliant with ADA
A Broward County, Florida, resident is suing a business owner, citing alleged disability discrimination.
Dismissed baseball coach sues Scranton School District
A Pennsylvania resident is suing Scranton School District and Alexis Kirijan, school operator, citing alleged violation of due process.
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.