News from April 2022
Wages class action seeks pay for shower time
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh manufacturing company is facing a claim it violated state and federal wage laws by not paying its workers to complete their pre-shift duties.
Civil Litigation in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2022 on April 07
Civil Litigation in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2022 on April 07.
Third Circuit reverses decision on arbitration for class action suit on rotavirus vaccine
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has unanimously determined that arbitration proceedings are forthcoming for a class-action lawsuit filed against Merck, which alleged that the pharmaceutical giant discouraged competition for its rotavirus vaccine.
Resolution approved for discrimination case filed by Black former NFL players, over concussion settlement proceeds
PHILADELPHIA – A federal discrimination case brought by two retired NFL players against the league, claiming that it manipulated cognitive function data to make it less likely Black players would receive proceeds from the 2016 concussion settlement, has been resolved.
Allison Park plaintiff says nursing facility's deficient care led to her mother dying from fall-related injuries
PITTSBURGH – An Allison Park woman alleges that her mother was the recipient of sub-standard care at her nursing facility, leading her to suffer a fall that caused a cut on her head, a broken neck and a broken hip, which caused severe pain and led to her death.
Penn State student settles suit over rescinding of Master's Degree
PHILADELPHIA – A Penn State University student who alleged that the school rescinded her Master’s Degree more than a year and a half after she was awarded it, claiming that the plaintiff didn’t produce wholly original work, has settled her case with the school.
Derry Township, police officials deny wrongful process claims of Black women arrested for shoplifting
HARRISBURG – Derry Township and several of its police officers deny charges of wrongful arrest and process levied against them by two Black women from Harrisburg, who alleged they were profiled by the defendants at a local outlet store, accused of retail theft and arrested, before later being released when it was learned that they had in fact committed no crime.
Travelodge guest alleges she suffered bed bug bites
MEDIA — A Travelodge by Wyndam hotel guest claims she suffered bed bug bites during her stay.
Bicyclist claims Pittsburgh pothole caused his injuries
PITTSBURGH — A bicyclist who suffered multiple injuries is claiming the City of Pittsburgh allowed a large hole in the road to go unrepaired.
The First Public Screening and Panel Discussion: “When George Got Murdered” on April 07, 2022
The First Public Screening and Panel Discussion: “When George Got Murdered” on April 07, 2022.
PennDOT seeks to dismiss Ga. couple's lawsuit concerning safety guardrail system on Interstate 81
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has motioned to dismiss litigation from a Georgia couple who alleged that a state-maintained guardrail safety system along Interstate 81 failed to decelerate their vehicle, when the vehicle made contact with the guardrail and it speared through the vehicle to injure its driver.
Spirit Airlines shareholder alleges company didn't reveal relevant details of its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines
PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania man and Spirit Airlines stockholder has launched litigation against the CEO and Board of Directors of the airline company, alleging that in its proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, the defendants failed to disclose proper information of the transaction and violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
N.J. woman stands by claims that malpractice took the life of her husband
MEDIA – A New Jersey woman has reiterated medical malpractice claims against a number of Delaware County healthcare entities and professionals, for their alleged negligence which caused her late husband to die of a pulmonary embolism.
Plaintiff limits damages to $75K to get case in state court
PHILADELPHIA – Federal litigation from a local woman shopping at a suburban location of Designer Shoe Warehouse, who was injured after falling into an aisle’s endcap shelf and then brought suit against the footwear retailer, has been remanded to state court.
Suit: City of Pittsburgh's failure to fix hazard on bike path caused woman's injuries
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the City of Pittsburgh's failure to fix or warn of a dangerous condition on a bike path on the 40th Street Bridge resulted in the wife's injuries.
Defendants seek transfer of $2M case over delivery of COVID test kits
PHILADELPHIA – Defendants accused of not providing more than 151,000 COVID-19 test kits to a retailer who paid them nearly $2 million or alternatively, a refund, have argued the plaintiff’s claims should be dismissed for improper venue and for violating their mutual agreement’s forum selection clause.
Restaurant worker alleges he was denied reasonable accommodations, fired because of disability
PITTSBURGH — A former restaurant worker alleges he was fired and denied reasonable accommodations for his mental health disability.
Ladies in Leadership on April 5, 2022
Ladies in Leadership on April 5, 2022.
Lawyers blame paralegal for release of Sherwin-Williams' trade secrets
ALLENTOWN – A battle for the levying of sanctions is still underway between an Easton couple and Sherwin-Williams, as the company wants a federal judge to sanction plaintiff counsel for the alleged dissemination of its confidential trade secrets.
Maryland man launches abuse allegations against Abraxas Youth & Family Services
PITTSBURGH – A Maryland man alleges that while a juvenile resident at a local rehabilitation center for delinquent youth, he was assaulted on numerous occasions, both physically and sexually, by staff members at the facility.