U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sues Pa. over policy barring journalists from polling places
A western Pennsylvania newspaper is suing the secretary of the commonwealth and -
Judge: No sovereign immunity for Pa. troopers accused of pepper spraying, urinating on arrestee
A Pennsylvania woman can move forward with her claim against five state police troopers who allegedly sprayed her with pepper spray and urine after she was already handcuffed and subdued, after a federal judge in western Pennsylvania ruled the officers cannot be covered by sovereign immunity for acts done outside the scope of their employment. -
Judge closes book on class action filed against Pepsi by merchandisers
A federal judge in western Pennsylvania appears to be closing a case in which Pepsi merchandisers were suing the soda retailer for allegedly not paying overtime compensation.