News from September 2024
Medical Professional Sues Pittsburgh Distillery Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
Dr.Gail Lese has filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Spirits LLC (doing business as Wigle Whiskey) along with several healthcare providers following an injury sustained at the distillery which led to months of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment resulting in severe complications requiring surgery.
Former Employee Sues Westmoreland County Over Disability Discrimination
Sean Lally has filed a lawsuit against Westmoreland County alleging discriminatory practices based on his disability during his brief employment as a caseworker earlier this year. The suit claims violations under both federal and state laws protecting disabled individuals from workplace discrimination.
Plaintiff alleges Wood-Mode of Disability Discrimination
Tina Clapper has filed a lawsuit against Wood-Mode alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination after being fired due to absences covered under FMLA leave. The case highlights alleged failures by Wood-Mode to accommodate her medical condition as required by law.
Former Employee Alleges Security Company Discriminated Against Him Due To Diabetes
A former security officer has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal alleging discrimination due to diabetes under ADA and PHRA laws along with FMLA violations. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs from the court.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Material Handling Specialist Company
Shawn C.Bialecki has filed a lawsuit against Action Lift Inc., alleging age discrimination following his abrupt termination after more than fifteen years with the company.The case also involves claims for unpaid commissions and breach of contract.
Plaintiff Alleges State Agency Subjected Him To Racial Discrimination And Retaliation
A recent lawsuit filed by Melvin Bartow III accuses the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and two officials of racial discrimination and retaliation. The case highlights allegations of denied promotions based on race and retaliatory actions following complaints about workplace discrimination.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Event Management Company
Jessica Chadwick has filed a lawsuit against ASM Global alleging discrimination based on her disability related to long-COVID asthma symptoms. The suit claims violations under both federal ADA laws and state PHRA regulations.
Plaintiff Alleges Age Discrimination Against Restaurant Chain
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread alleging age discrimination after being demoted and terminated despite long-term service and satisfactory performance. The plaintiff seeks over $150,000 in damages along with punitive damages and legal fees.
Plaintiff alleges staffing company discriminated based on race/ethnicity and age
Jodi Clemmer has filed a lawsuit against Adecco Staffing alleging race/ethnicity and age discrimination along with retaliation following her complaints about workplace misconducts.
Plaintiff Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Orthopedic Practice Under ADA
Lillian Detwiler has filed a lawsuit against Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Associates alleging workplace discrimination due to her disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details instances of harassment by supervisors and colleagues after requesting reasonable accommodations for her medical condition.
Former Employee Alleges Gender Discrimination Against Behavioral Health Services Provider
A former director at Bethanna Foundation LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliatory termination after voicing concerns about favoritism towards female employees. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages along with punitive measures against the organization.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Northampton Valley Country Club
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Northampton Valley Country Club alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination after being replaced by younger workers and experiencing hostile treatment from management.
Resident Sues Local Entities Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Melinda Evans has filed a lawsuit against multiple local entities including Sharon Hill Commons for failing to maintain safe conditions on public streets. The suit claims negligence led to severe injuries when Evans tripped over an uncovered utility hole.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Estate Executor Following Severe Injuries
Joan Kumar has filed a lawsuit against Kevin Anthony Bongiorno as executor of Bruno Bruni’s estate alleging negligence after falling on defective property maintained by Bruni’s estate. She seeks over $50,000 for medical expenses and suffering.
Plaintiff alleges property owner's negligence caused severe injuries
Tamika Mansell has filed a lawsuit against Komlan Tsiseglo in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas over an incident where she sustained serious injuries due to an uneven sidewalk adjacent to Tsiseglo's property. Represented by attorney David S. Berman, Mansell seeks compensation for medical expenses and other damages resulting from alleged negligence.
Man Alleges Local Motel Negligence Led To Severe Injuries
John Casey has filed a lawsuit against Tinicum Lodging Inc., operating as Red Carpet Inn Philadelphia Airport, claiming severe injuries due to unsafe conditions in his rented room. The suit alleges negligence on part of both Tinicum Lodging and Hospitality International Inc., seeking over $50,000 in damages plus additional costs.
Labor Department refutes fraud allegations by company nailed with $22M verdict
PHILADELPHIA - Even though he was assigned to a desk in D.C. at the time, a high-ranking official at the Department of Labor did not mislead a Philadelphia court when he presented himself as a regional solicitor, the agency says in court documents.
Pregnancy Laws: The Old, the New, and Best Practices on September 26, 2024
Mariah Passarelli will present “Pregnancy Laws: The Old, the New, and Best Practices” at the 2024 PHRA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Court: 26 years in solitary for death row inmate was cruel and unusual
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled in favor of a death row inmate who alleged that his being kept in solitary confinement, despite facing severe mental health issues, constituted cruel and unusual punishment – and has remanded his case to a lower federal court for further consideration.
Managing AI, Virtual Service & Social Media Compliance Strategy with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission & Holland & Knight on September 26, 2024
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance attorney Colbey Reagan will speak at the 2024 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.