U.S. District Court For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Scranton Division
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S.C. woman who alleged hair dye caused chemical burn has case stayed for mediation
SCRANTON – Litigation from a South Carolina woman who claimed that using a hair dye product sold by a Nevada beauty company caused her to suffer a chemical burn on the back of her head, has been stayed pending the result of mediation. -
Judge will not reconsider dismissing defamation count against Gov. Shapiro, in man's malicious prosecution suit
SCRANTON – A federal judge has denied a motion for reconsideration regarding the dismissal of a defamation count, in litigation from a man who alleged former Attorney General (and now, Governor) Josh Shapiro breached an agreement of non-prosecution with him. -
Judge orders defendants removed from wrongful death suit, against Shohola nursing home
SCRANTON – In accordance with the prior recommendation of a federal magistrate judge, a group of defendants have been dismissed from a wrongful death lawsuit brought against a Shohola nursing home – which alleged that negligent care on its part and that of others led to the death of the plaintiff’s husband. -
Judge rules N.Y. gamblers speaking Punjabi properly pled discrimination against Pa. casino
SCRANTON – A federal judge has rejected a motion to dismiss from a Northeastern Pennsylvania casino, which is accused of discrimination by five New York plaintiffs of Indian ancestry who said they faced such treatment for using their native language of Punjabi while gambling. -
Political TV show host opposes case dismissal motion from Scranton and Lackawanna authorities, television network
SCRANTON – A Scranton man who hosted a television program on political issues and alleged that authorities from the City of Scranton and Lackawanna County disrupted and then canceled his broadcast because the defendants disagreed with his views and those of many of his guests, has opposed a move from those governmental entities and a local network station to dismiss his case. -
Hawley resort denied summary judgment, in N.J. educator's personal injury lawsuit
SCRANTON – A federal magistrate judge has denied a motion for summary judgment from a Hawley resort, which had been accused of negligence by a New Jersey woman who received a severe ankle injury on its premises nearly five years ago. -
Schuylkill County couple suing over AMC movie theater fall agree to $75K damages cap and remand
SCRANTON – A Schuylkill County couple and AMC Movie Theatres have mutually stipulated that a lawsuit claiming the wife-plaintiff suffered a broken right foot and other injuries, as a result of falling on an obscured hazard in a dimly lit AMC movie theater more than two years ago, would have its damages capped and be remanded to state court. -
PetSmart customer who said pooled water on the floor caused her to fall settles case
SCRANTON – A PetSmart shopper and her spouse who alleged the business allowed water to pool on the floor of one of its stores, which allegedly caused the wife-plaintiff to fall and suffer a series of severe knee, hip and back injuries, have settled their case. -
Olyphant family who posted sign reading “F— THE GOVERNMENT” may settle with local officials
SCRANTON – An Olyphant family who alleged their rights to free speech and expression were being infringed upon by their borough and its zoning official, who had taken exception to a sign posted outside their home which read “F— THE GOVERNMENT”, have received a stay of their case, in advance of a potential settlement. -
Equipment operator allegedly fired for Facebook post loses claims from his case
SCRANTON – A transportation equipment operator who alleged that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation failed to accommodate his disability and later fired him for alleged comments he made in a Facebook post has lost partial counts from his complaint, on order of a federal judge. -
Olyphant Borough wants to see free speech suit from family who posted 'F— THE GOVERNMENT' sign dismissed
SCRANTON – The Borough of Olyphant and its Zoning Officer are seeking to dismiss litigation from a local family who alleged their rights to free speech and expression were being infringed upon by the defendants, who had taken exception to a sign posted outside their home which read “F— THE GOVERNMENT.” -
Equipment operator who said PennDOT didn't accommodate his disability and fired him drops one defendant
SCRANTON – A transportation equipment operator who insisted that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation failed to accommodate his disability and later fired him for alleged comments he made in a Facebook post has voluntarily dismissed one defendant from claims made under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. -
Olyphant family with 'F— THE GOVERNMENT' sign files free speech lawsuit
SCRANTON – An Olyphant family alleges their rights to free speech and expression are being infringed upon by their borough and its zoning official, who had taken exception to a sign posted outside their home which read “F— THE GOVERNMENT.” -
AMC Movie Theatres avails itself of liability for Schuylkill County woman's fall injuries
SCRANTON – AMC Movie Theatres has denied the claims of a Schuylkill County couple, who alleged that the wife-plaintiff suffered a broken right foot and other injuries, as a result of falling on an obscured hazard in one of its theaters more than two years ago. -
Obscured hazard in AMC movie theater led to plaintiff's fall and injuries, suit says
SCRANTON – A Schuylkill County couple claim that the wife-plaintiff suffered a broken right foot and other injuries, as a result of falling on an obscured hazard in a dimly-lit AMC movie theater more than two years ago. -
West Penn Township and its police chief deny excessive force and assault counts
SCRANTON – West Penn Township and its police chief have denied allegations that excessive force and assault were committed on an area woman, when the defendants served a warrant for her arrest nearly 18 months ago. -
Wilkes-Barre woman insists she slipped on slushy fluid at Sheetz convenience store
SCRANTON – A Northeastern Pennsylvania woman maintains claims that she suffered severe injuries to her neck, back and right knee at a Sheetz convenience store in Wilkes-Barre, when she slipped on fluid from a nearby soda/slushy machine which had leaked onto the store floor. -
Sig Sauer rejects liability for claims from retired Philly cop, injured in alleged weapon misfire
SCRANTON – Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer has discounted liability for claims brought by a retired Philadelphia Police Department lieutenant, who alleged he was wounded by stray gunfire when his P320 handgun unexpectedly discharged and shot him in the right arm and shoulder. -
After woman's alleged slip on slushy liquid in Wilkes-Barre store, Sheetz denies liability
SCRANTON – The Sheetz convenience store chain has denied responsibility for neck, back and knee injuries that a local woman alleged she suffered, when she slipped on fluid from a nearby soda/slushy machine which had leaked onto the floor of its Wilkes-Barre store. -
Graphic designer's sexual harassment suit against Monroe County resort has been settled
SCRANTON – Litigation from a graphic designer and her partner, which alleged years of sexual harassment at the hands of the main plaintiff’s supervisor while working at a Monroe County resort, has been settled.