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Dead piranhas: Antonio Brown's career in Pittsburgh's civil court system
PITTSBURGH – Antonio Brown’s accomplishments in the National Football League add up to quite a list, as do his off- and on-field incidents that have marred his stints in Pittsburgh, Oakland, New England and Tampa Bay.
Third Circuit declines to hear appeal in CFPB v. Navient
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Though the federal judge hearing a long-running case against the nation’s largest student loan servicer said it could, the U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that Navient may not appeal a ruling that rejects one of its arguments for judgment.
Nestle to settle lawsuit claiming its Purina plant stunk up the neighborhood
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Nestle has agreed to pay $800,000 to residents around its Allentown, Pa., facility who claim its manufacture of Purina pet foods there has left an odor in the air.
Navient headed to Third Circuit to try to get CFPB's lawsuit tossed
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Navient’s defense in a lawsuit brought by a federal agency is headed down a detour, as the company has successfully asked to appeal a recent decision.
Navient asks for permission to appeal judge's decision to let CFPB restart lawsuit
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – The nation’s largest student loan servicer wants an appeals court to review a ruling against it, as it continues its fight against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Judge rules against Navient in one of its two arguments in lawsuit brought by CFPB
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – A Pennsylvania federal judge has ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s lawsuit against the nation’s largest student loan servicer shouldn’t be thrown out just because the CFPB was operating in an unconstitutional manner when it filed suit.
Bernstein Litowitz and Saxena White get nod to lead FirstEnergy litigation; Berger Montague left out
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers representing a St. Louis union will get their wish to lead litigation against FirstEnergy over an alleged $60 million bribe to a prominent Ohio legislator.
HP sued by investor over stock drop in 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The securities class action law firm Robbins Geller has filed suit against HP and its former leadership over the revenue generated by its supplies division.
Philadelphia pension, law firm get in on FirstEnergy bribery litigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Two more law firms have filed a lawsuit over a scandal in Ohio in which it is alleged FirstEnergy funneled more than $60 million to Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder.
Judge to QVC: Quit complaining about Suzanne Somers' family or be more specific
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – QVC recently took a squabble with Suzanne Somers to a federal judge who authored a short, sharp rebuke a few days later.
CFPB wants to show the world its case against Navient in motion currently sealed
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – A federal agency all of a sudden has an interest in getting its arguments out as it fights to keep its lawsuit against the nation’s largest student loan servicer alive.
Law firms unite to sue over cancer concerns with generic diabetes medicine
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The maker of a generic version of a recently recalled diabetes medicine faces a class action lawsuit.
Mass tort lawyers invite plaintiff-finding company to conference during court dispute with 3M
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – A group that directs potential clients to mass tort lawyers – and is fighting to keep the information between them secret – will be on hand when those lawyers meet to discuss their strategies.
Navient makes move against Pa. AG's lawsuit, says he lacks authority to assert federal claims
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – The nation’s largest student loan servicer is asking a federal judge to throw out the “pointless” lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Jewish police officers allowed to add claims in lawsuit against Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Jewish police officers suing the City of Philadelphia for discrimination will be allowed to file retaliation claims in a second amended complaint in federal court.
Jurisdictional fight ensues in lawsuit over copper pipe shot into man's face
PHILADELPHIA – Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that says a copper pipe was shot into a man’s face want the case heard where it was first filed – in Philadelphia state court.
HIV-positive postal worker fights back in lawsuit over alleged bullying
ALLENTOWN – An unnamed gay man who is HIV-positive is urging a federal judge not to toss his lawsuit against his former employer, the U.S. Postal Service.
Close race for Pa. attorney general as 5% undecided
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – A key 5% of voters in Pennsylvania is undecided on which attorney general candidate to support, according to a new poll.
Ferndale schools want bullying lawsuit thrown out
JOHNSTOWN – Ferndale Area School District in Johnstown wants a federal judge to throw out the bullying and assault lawsuit filed by a 12-year-old girl.
Wilkes-Barre sued again over cop facing rape charges
SCRANTON – Another woman is suing the City of Wilkes-Barre over allegations police officer Robert Collins sexually assaulted her.