News from June 2024
Former CFO Sues Upper Moreland School District Over Discrimination Claims
Matthew M. Lentz has filed a lawsuit against Upper Moreland School District alleging discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability leading to a hostile work environment and wrongful termination. The case highlights significant allegations against Superintendent Dr Susan Elliott among others within the district administration.
Plaintiffs Allege Delaware County Election Fraud Due to Uncertified Voting Machines
A group of pro se plaintiffs has filed a federal lawsuit against Delaware County and its Board of Elections alleging massive election fraud facilitated by uncertified voting machines. They seek an injunction against using these machines in future elections unless compliance with federal laws can be assured.
Former Employees Accuse University Of The Arts Of Violating WARN Act Amid Sudden Closure
Twelve former employees have filed a class action lawsuit against The University Of The Arts alleging violations under federal WARN Act & Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law following abrupt announcement ceasing operations terminating positions effective June 7th seeking damages compensation owed wages among other reliefs
Federal judge dismisses suit from pastor who alleged his civil rights were violated during an arrest
ALLENTOWN – A Christian pastor arrested during a demonstration just outside Reading Senior High School nearly 18 months ago who alleged that the City of Reading and one of its police officers had a bias against Evangelical Christians and violated his civil rights, has lost his case.
Former Penn St. football player sues school over sales of frat house
HARRISBURG - A former Penn State football player is suing over the sale of a frat house he helped to fund.
Pa. man sues to be able to kill himself
PHILADELPHIA - A man with months live to live is suing Pennsylvania, saying he wants to kill himself and bans against that prohibit anti-slavery laws.
Woman sues Allegheny County after locks to her house were changed during mental health evaluation
PITTSBURGH - Allegheny County faces a federal lawsuit after a woman's wife changed the locks to their house when she was under mental health evaluation.
N.J. man cleared of charges lose false arrest case
ALLENTOWN – After three years of litigation, a New Jersey man jailed by Bethlehem authorities for allegedly soliciting sex with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl has lost his case against law enforcement authorities, which claimed he was falsely taken into custody and imprisoned in the sting operation that resulted in his arrest.
Plaintiffs Sue Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A malfunctioning garage door resulted in severe injuries for Paula J. Shetter leading her and her husband Bruce E. Shetter to file a lawsuit against Valley Properties Inc., and Timothy Favo doing business as Oakmont Realty Management for negligence in maintaining safe premises at their property in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Local Business Accused of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A new lawsuit filed in Allegheny County accuses Irish Design Center and its property management company of negligence after a woman suffered severe injuries from tripping over an unmarked broken sidewalk on their premises. Plaintiff Diana Wagner seeks compensatory damages for her pain and medical expenses.
Tenant Sues Landlords Over Severe Injuries Caused by Negligence
A recent lawsuit filed by Catherine Campbell against her landlords reveals shocking details of negligence leading to severe personal injuries caused by water leakage in her apartment bathroom. The case highlights multiple failures by John Parker and Marian L. Parker in maintaining safe living conditions for their tenants.
Plaintiff Accuses Senior Living Facilities of Negligence Leading To Mother's Death
A lawsuit has been filed by Barbara M.Valcheff against multiple senior living facilities alleging negligence that led to her mother's death due injuries sustained during an assault followed by inadequate medical care resulting in septic shock . The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages covering various expenses incurred along with pain suffering endured before passing away .
Patient Alleges Unauthorized Surgery Against Cosmetic Surgeon
In a dramatic turn of events at a Pennsylvania court house Heather Marie Fox Sutek along with husband Peter P Sutek file serious allegations against cosmetic surgeon James Feranu accusing him unauthorized surgeries resulting severe complications disfigurement emotional distress
Teacher alleges racism at Easton Area School District
READING - A Black woman alleges a long history of racist and discriminatory behavior while she worked for the Easton Area School District.
High-speed chase ends in wreck, lawsuit against State Police
PHILADELPHIA - A man injured as the result of a high-speed chase between state troopers and another driver has filed a lawsuit.
Black customer at Rite Aid who alleged racism drops case
HARRISBURG – A Black customer of a Rite Aid pharmacy location in Lemoyne who claimed she was the target of harassment and racist behavior by the store’s white employees during a visit to the store last year, has voluntarily dismissed her case.
Plaintiffs Accuse Dentist And Oral Surgery Practice Of Professional Negligence Leading To Severe Health Complications
A Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit alleging severe negligence by a dentist leading to prolonged pain and suffering due to improper dental procedures and lack of appropriate follow-up care.
Plaintiffs sue General Motors LLC over defective airbag causing serious injuries
John Wilk alleges that a defective airbag system in his Chevrolet Silverado caused severe injuries when it spontaneously deployed without warning. He is suing General Motors LLC along with CHAP Properties Inc., seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for physical harm and associated costs.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Retail Giant J.C. Penney Following Severe Injuries
In a compelling lawsuit filed on June 7th in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas, Danyale and Dontae Victor accuse J.C. Penney Company Inc., alleging severe injuries due to hazardous conditions at one of its stores. Represented by attorney Laura R. Signorelli from Morgan & Morgan Philadelphia PLLC., they seek compensatory damages exceeding $50k for personal injury and loss of consortium claims.
Pittsburgh Man Sues General Motors Over Defective Airbag Deployment
David Graczyk has filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and CHAP Properties Inc., claiming severe injuries from an unintended airbag deployment in his Chevrolet Silverado. The case highlights allegations of negligence and product liability with damages sought exceeding $50,000.