Philadelphia Gas Works lawsuit proceeds on discrimination, harassment claims

A federal judge allows key workplace claims to move forward while dismissing others.

Philadelphia, PA – A federal judge has allowed portions of a workplace discrimination lawsuit against Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) to proceed, finding that the plaintiff sufficiently alleged disability discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation tied to harassment complaints.

The case, filed by Sa’mone Marquis, centers on her brief tenure as a call center representative and her termination in December 2025. The court conducted an initial screening of the complaint and determined that several claims met the legal threshold to move forward, while others did not.