News from June 2024
Business Invitee Sues Local Food Court Over Dangerous Staircase
Blanda Fragier Dale has filed a lawsuit against Vittles Food Court alleging negligence after tripping on an allegedly hazardous staircase on June 28th last year. She seeks over $50k for medical expenses and ongoing suffering due to injuries sustained from her fall.
Medical Center Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Shaunte Palmer has filed a lawsuit against Crozer Chester Medical Center alleging negligence after slipping on accumulated water due to faulty plumbing or ceiling repairs at their facility. The case highlights serious injuries sustained by Palmer and seeks damages within arbitration limits plus interest and costs.
School Administrator Alleges Sex Discrimination Against Local School District
Timothy P. Stoops has filed a lawsuit against Millcreek Township School District alleging sex discrimination after being passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified female candidates. The case highlights potential biases within educational employment practices.
Pennsylvania Man Alleges Excessive Force by State Troopers During Traffic Stop
A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by state troopers during a routine traffic stop in July 2022. The plaintiff claims physical injuries and emotional trauma resulting from aggressive actions by the officers involved.
Health care company that fired physical therapist for refusing COVID vax removes her suit to federal court
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio healthcare group has removed litigation claiming it discriminated against the religious beliefs of one of its physical therapists by refusing to extend her an exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before firing her, to federal court.
Zach Watkins Graduates from Leadership Northeast’s Core Program
Congratulations to Attorney Zachary J.C. Watkins and his Leadership Northeast classmates on their graduation!
Judge dismisses multiple counts from excessive force case involving YouTube vlogger
PHILADELPHIA – Per a federal judge’s ruling, multiple counts have been dismissed from excessive force litigation brought by the brother of a YouTube video blogger, who had alleged the defendants approached his vehicle with guns drawn, initiated a high-speed chase and collided with his vehicle, resulting in an accident and injury.
Allentown Man to Serve 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault of a Minor, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Allentown resident, Jacob Torres, was sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for the assault of a minor and for disseminating child sexual abuse materials.
Former Employee Sues Garvey Manor Nursing Home for Sexual Harassment
Mae Thompson has filed a lawsuit against Garvey Manor Nursing Home alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her employment as a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA). The complaint details repeated instances of misconduct by a supervisor and inadequate responses from management.
Motorcyclist Alleges Police Misconduct by Penbrook Borough Officers
Arnez L. Reid has filed a lawsuit against members of the Penbrook Borough Police Department alleging unlawful search and seizure along with excessive use of force during a traffic stop incident on June 18th 2022.
Employee Sues Country Club Over Unpaid Overtime Wages
An employee at The Country Club of Harrisburg has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of federal and state labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages. The plaintiff claims he was misclassified as an exempt employee despite performing non-exempt duties like food preparation and cooking.
Former Employee Accused of Embezzling Nearly $1 Million from Non-Profit Foundation
The Heinz Endowments has filed a lawsuit against former Senior Technology Advisor Charles A. Richardson alleging embezzlement and unauthorized access to IT systems during an internal investigation into his conduct. The non-profit seeks over $960,000 in damages along with punitive measures.
Former Employee Sues Waste Management Company Over Unpaid Overtime Wages
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Tamaqua Transfer and Recycling Inc., alleging unpaid overtime wages due to systematic wage theft. The suit seeks back wages, damages, and other reliefs while highlighting significant discrepancies in reported working hours.
Federal judge dismisses girls basketball player's retaliation suit versus Trinity High School
PITTSBURGH – Trinity Area School District has been granted summary judgment dismissal, in litigation brought by a 16-year-old student and girls basketball player at Trinity High School who alleged she was subjected to retaliation after alleging a sexual assault committed against another student by a member of the boys basketball team.
Former North Braddock Police Officer Charged with Dealing Cocaine, Providing Privileged Police Information to Drug Trafficker
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former North Braddock Police Officer for drug trafficking and providing sensitive law enforcement information to assist a trafficker in avoiding police.
Congratulations to Super Lawyers Honoree Jane Smedley Anzalone
Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald is proud to announce that Attorney Jane Smedley Anzalone of our Estates & Tax Practice Group was named a 2024 Super Lawyers honoree!
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Central PA Company
Barbara Johannides has filed a lawsuit against Skills of Central Pennsylvania alleging violations under FMLA and ADA after being terminated following a diagnosis requiring intermittent medical leave. The case seeks various forms of relief including lost wages and punitive damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Danville Hotel Violated ADA Due To Inaccessible Facilities
A recent lawsuit filed by Derek Mortland accuses Danville Hotel Inc., operating a Best Western hotel in Pennsylvania, of violating ADA standards by failing to provide necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities during his stay in February 2023. The suit seeks injunctive relief to ensure compliance along with attorneys' fees if successful.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Flower Delivery Company
Todd Seyfert has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Retail Flowers Inc., alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under the ADA after disclosing his compromised immune system post-liver transplant.
Former Employee Sues Major Bakery Company Over Sexual Harassment Claims
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., alleging severe sexual harassment and retaliation during her employment. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages and other reliefs following an investigation that led to the termination of the alleged harasser.