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Salesperson who said he was fired from data and analytics company due to age discrimination reaches settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A salesperson for a global data and analytics company who contended he was discriminated against and later fired from his position based on his older age, recently dismissed his claims.
Federal judge declares Educator Discipline Act unconstitutional, plaintiff requests $64K in legal fees
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge recently ruled that a Bucks County man would be granted a permanent injunction against enforcement of the provisions of Section 17.2 of Pennsylvania’s Educator Discipline Act – a statute which he felt criminalized the disclosure of truthful information connected to the filing of an educator misconduct complaint with the Commonwealth’s Department of Education – while that same plaintiff also seeks more than $64,000 in legal fees from the Bucks County District Attorney.
Sewickley Heights farm owners say their neighbors, the mayor and his wife, have harassed them for years
PITTSBURGH – In the latest chapter of a long-standing legal feud between owners of a Sewickley Heights farm and their next-door neighbors, the borough’s mayor and his spouse, the plaintiff seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for alleged instances of trespass, reckless negligence and violation of the state constitution committed by the defendants and members of local police.
Man alleges gender discrimination while working for Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA - A former employee of Delaware County is alleging gender discrimination in a recently filed federal lawsuit.
York lawsuit says 5-year-old girl was sexually abused on bus
YORK - Parents of a 5-year-old girl who was sexually abused on the way to school are suing the bus company.
Court Denies Mariner Finance’s Motion to Dismiss; Multistate Lawsuit against Installment Lender Headed to Trial
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced significant progress in her multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance, LLC (Mariner Finance) — a Wall Street private equity-owned lender that charged Pennsylvanians millions of dollars in hidden add-on products and interest.
Chesco defendants reject allegations they were at fault for Port-O-Potty striking plaintiff
MEDIA – A trio of Chester County defendants have rejected claims that they were responsible for the plaintiff’s being struck by a Port-O-Potty while it was being moved and received serious injuries, allegedly due to the negligence of the backhoe operator tasked with moving the object.
Plaintiffs still allege they fell from non-compliant, outdoor wooden deck at restaurant
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Pittsburgh plaintiffs have reiterated claims that Satalio’s Restaurant had a non-compliant outdoor wooden deck attached to its property, which they fell from more than a year ago and sustained several serious injuries in the process.
Parents of child who fell off neighbors’ ramp settle claims with them for $115K
SCRANTON – The parents of a young child who suffered a broken left forearm after a fall off the side of a ramp located at their neighbors’ back door, have petitioned for the execution of a settlement of $115,000.
Judge orders ex-Amtrak employee’s claims against company stayed, for arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has ordered litigation from a former Amtrak engineer who alleged he was terminated for reporting mismanagement and safety issues on rail line projects as stayed, pending an arbitration session.
State senator's mom sues Scranton, alleges discrimination on the job
SCRANTON - A woman says she was discriminated against by her employer, the City of Scranton, for a variety of reasons, including her son's political career.
Ex-employee says day care discriminated against her, told son to eat out of the trash
HARRISBURG - A former teacher at a Harrisburg day care says it mistreated her and her 5-year-old son, who was told when hungry he could eat food that was in the trash can.
AG Henry Leads 26 States in Urging Federal Authorities to Restrict Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Phone Calls
Attorney General Michelle Henry led a coalition of 26 states in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) emphasizing the potential harm in the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) by telemarketers and asking the FCC to strongly restrict such usage.
Steptoe & Johnson Continues Pittsburgh Office Expansion by Welcoming Jim Chiafullo and Jason Antin
James D. Chiafullo and Jason A. Antin have joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. Both have joined the firm’s Business Department as Members.
Business and Ethics Basics of Law Firm Management 2024 on January 26
Deborah Winokur will serve as faculty at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Business and Ethics Basics of Law Firm Management 2024.
Yeadon denies that it discriminated against its former Borough Manager by gender and race
PHILADELPHIA – The Borough of Yeadon has denied allegations of gender and race discrimination from its former Borough Manager, arguing that it simply did not renew a contract with the plaintiff’s employer.
Tentative settlement reached for former IRS staffer in case against Lower Frederick and police official
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who initially alleged civil rights violations, discrimination and retaliation were committed against him in violation of both state and federal laws, including a claim that he was terminated from his role at the Internal Revenue Service because of unlawful retaliation by Lower Frederick Township and its Chief of Police, has tentatively settled his claims.
Expert witness nurse says former employer defamed him and affected his retention services
SCRANTON – A Luzerne County nurse alleges that his former employer, who he had secured work through to be used as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases, defamed him in an email and harmed his future opportunities to be chosen as such an expert.
Parents who alleged their home was stormed by Philly deputies drop two of their claims
PHILADELPHIA – Parent plaintiffs who claimed multiple officers from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department violated their civil rights when they executed a search warrant at their home in an attempt to find the plaintiffs’ son, who had been murdered five months before the search took place, have agreed to drop two claims from their case.
Councilmember alleges sexual harassment by North York's tax collector
YORK - A councilmember for North York Borough alleges the town's tax collector sexually harassed her.