News from June 2024
Veteran Employee Alleges Discrimination Against County Government
Joanne Fisher has filed a lawsuit against The County of Delaware alleging severe workplace discrimination based on sex and age within its Department of Emergency Services (DES). Represented by attorney Mark D. Schwartz, she seeks compensatory damages among other forms of relief.
Lawsuit: Penn National tied horse's tail to starting gate, causing his death
HARRISBURG - The owner of a racehorse that had to be euthanized is suing Penn National, claiming its staff kept tying his tail to the starting gate despite commands not to.
Attorney with hearing disability files wrongful termination lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia law firm faces a wrongful termination lawsuit from a former employee who complained he wasn't given more time to complete tasks despite his disability.
Court approval sought for $542K settlement in fatal tractor-trailer crash lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – A case surrounding a fatal tractor-trailer crash in Bucks County which had been headed to trial in a Philadelphia federal court earlier this month looks to be settled for $542,000.
Federal judge reopens suit from estate of man who threatened his wife's nursing home
WILLIAMSPORT – A federal judge who had initially dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit brought by the estate of a man who made violent threats against his wife’s nursing home, was involuntarily committed and had his weapons seized, prior to his death, for a failure to prosecute – has now reversed his own ruling and ordered the case reopened, due to a change in exigent circumstances.
Former Employee Sues Major Retailer Alleging Age Discrimination and Bias Due to Disabled Family Member
Michael Schlink has filed a lawsuit against The Neiman Marcus Group alleging age discrimination and bias due to his son's disabilities. Filed in June 2024 in Pennsylvania's Eastern District Court, Schlink seeks various damages after being demoted and ultimately terminated following nearly three decades of service.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Practice Unlawfully Terminated Her Due To Pregnancy And Disability
Theresa Pryzby has filed a lawsuit against Academy Road Medical Associates alleging wrongful termination based on pregnancy and disability discrimination. The case highlights serious accusations including violations of ADA and Title VII protections.
Plaintiffs Allege Ticketmaster Negligence in Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions
Plaintiffs Chastine Dickey-Johnson and Serena Chapman have filed a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment following a data breach compromising personal information of around 560 million customers. The suit seeks various forms of relief including damages and improved security measures.
School District Challenges Tuition Reimbursement Order Over Special Education Provision
The Hatboro-Horsham School District has filed a lawsuit challenging an administrative decision mandating it reimburse tuition fees for a student's private education due to alleged failures in providing special education services under IDEA laws. The district disputes several findings from the hearing officer's ruling and seeks reversal along with coverage of legal costs.
Allentown Family Alleges Unlawful Entry and Excessive Force by Federal Agents
A family from Allentown has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging unlawful entry into their home by federal agents who used excessive force without presenting a valid warrant.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation Against Prominent Charter School
A former janitor at Universal Creighton Charter School has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory termination after reporting workplace discrimination. Xiomara Jones seeks various forms of relief including back pay and compensatory damages.
Former Employee Sues Major Dining Services Company Over Retaliation and Interference with Medical Leave Rights
Faydra Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Compass Group USA Inc., operating as Chartwells Dining Services, alleging workplace retaliation and interference with her medical leave rights under FMLA laws following chronic health issues caused by job-related chemical exposure.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Rivers Casino Philadelphia Under ADA
Michael Ricci has filed a lawsuit against Rush Street Gaming LLC d/b/a Rivers Casino Philadelphia alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination and retaliation under ADA and FMLA laws. The case details incidents leading up to Ricci’s dismissal after requesting intermittent leave for severe back issues.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Employer
A former canine handler has sued K2 Solutions alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination after they failed to accommodate his severe osteoarthritis condition leading up to hip replacement surgery.
Female Athletic Director sues School District over Gender Discrimination
Serena Pfaff-Henry has filed a lawsuit against Jersey Shore Area School District alleging systemic gender discrimination under Superintendent Brian Ulmer's leadership. The case includes accusations of unequal treatment compared to male colleagues and retaliatory actions following her complaints about workplace issues.
Plaintiff alleges major hotel chain violates ADA by charging pet fees for service animals
A Florida resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Select Hotels Group LLC, accusing them of violating ADA regulations by charging pet fees for service animals. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages while calling attention to what he describes as systemic discrimination within Hyatt’s policies.
Heinz Endowments says IT director snuck into system to cover 'misdeeds'
PITTSBURGH - A charitable group in Allegheny County is suing a former employee that ran its computer system, claiming he forced his way into it to delete evidence of his wrongdoing.
Lawsuit claims immigration officials stormed man's house, used excessive force
PHILADELPHIA - An Allentown man says an early morning visit from U.S. immigration agents looking for his son included guns and excessive force.
Plaintiff's Investment Firm Accuses Financial Advisor of Embezzling Over $5 Million
Berlekamp Family Investments has filed a lawsuit against their long-time financial advisor Thomas Pipich for allegedly embezzling over $5 million from their accounts over an eight-year period starting in 2015. The complaint outlines how these funds were diverted through various entities controlled by Pipich and used for personal gain as well as covering bad investments made with another defendant's money.
African American Nurse Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Major Healthcare Network
Ariel Sitter has filed a lawsuit against Allegheny Health Network alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as a Travel Registered Nurse. The case highlights serious accusations including derogatory remarks from supervisors and unfair treatment compared to white colleagues.