Appellate Courts
Court strikes $2.5M verdict for fired helicopter pilot, balancing when at-will employees can sue
PITTSBURGH - A helicopter pilot has lost the $2.5 million verdict he scored in Allegheny County, as a state appeals court has found as an at-will employee, he could not pursue a wrongful termination claim.
Federal Court
AG Henry's bid to stop closure of Pyrex plant hits road block
Lawsuits
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a SWAT team shootout and York charter school troubles
The fatal shooting by Philadelphia SWAT officers who say a suspect shot at them first is among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania, as is a man suing Frontier Airlines after hot water spilled on his crotch.
Attorneys & Judges
Plaintiff lawyer penalty coming for not backing theory of liability
SCRANTON - A plaintiff lawyer will have a punishment hanging over his head as he pursues a lawsuit that alleges man was discharged from a senior living facility and sent on a three-hour Uber drive, during which he experienced a medical emergency and later died.
Today, the Fair Share Act’s name is a misnomer
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Contractor Negligence Resulted in Damage to Utility Infrastructure
Peoples Natural Gas Company has taken legal action against JR Contracting over allegations of negligent excavation practices leading to damage worth over $3,000 in repair costs for natural gas facilities in Western Pennsylvania during early 2024...
State Court
Plaintiff alleges debt collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Cathy Jackson has sued Portfolio Recovery Associates for allegedly violating federal laws in their debt collection practices against her disputed debt claim.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges LVNV Funding violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Brandy McFarland has taken legal action against LVNV Funding for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misreporting disputed debts to credit agencies even after a favorable court ruling for her case was issued earlier this year
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Higher Education Loan Authority mishandled student loan repayments
Isaiah Ham has filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan Authority of Missouri (MOHELA), accusing them of unauthorized deductions and false claims about his student loan repayments since October 2023.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Krystal Simon has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal laws governing fair debt collection practices by misrepresenting her debt status after withdrawing their initial complaint against her
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Federal Debt Collection Laws
Kenneth Detweiler has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misrepresenting his disputed debts to credit agencies.
State Court
Consumer Lori Burns Accuses Debt Collector Midland Credit Management of Violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Lori Burns has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by reporting false credit information about her disputed debt status to TransUnion without acknowledging it was contested.
State Court
Resident Sues Condominium Association Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Swarthmore resident has taken legal action against Briarcliff Condominium Owners Association following an accident involving an uncovered pool drain that caused serious injuries.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Local Business Owners Negligent After Dog Attack
Nancy Tamar has filed a lawsuit against several individuals associated with Chadds Ford Greenhouses after being attacked by their dog last year.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a SWAT team shootout and York charter school troubles
The fatal shooting by Philadelphia SWAT officers who say a suspect shot at them first is among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania, as is a man suing Frontier Airlines after hot water spilled on his crotch.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a Philly fight for abandoned cars
An alleged monopoly in the vehicle-towing market in Philadelphia is among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including four killed in police chase
A fatal car chase, a creep at Burlington Coat Factory and a neighborhood fracas are among recently filed cases of interest in Pennsylvania.
Central Park 5 sue Trump over statements during debate
PHILADELPHIA - It's back to court for the Central Park 5, a group of then-teenagers were wrongfully convicted of the assault and rape of a woman in 1989.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know about, including the rape and murder of a federal inmate
Recently filed cases in Pennsylvania courts include a wrongful death suit against the United States over the rape and assault of a federal inmate, plus plenty of Delco officials in hot water and a case over literal hot water.
W.Va. attorneys secure key victory in Pa. contamination case
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some West Virginia attorneys are declaring a key victory in a Pennsylvania case regarding properties contaminated with arsenic and lead decades after a U.S. Steel facility was shuttered.
Retaliation claims dismissed from former Allegheny County Jail officer who refused COVID vax
PITTSBURGH – A federal court in Pittsburgh has dismissed retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but preserved a discrimination claim lodged under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, in litigation brought by a former Allegheny County Jail corrections officer who lost her job for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Trial on horizon for Philly prosecutor who refused COVID vaccine on religious grounds
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reinstated a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by a former prosecutor, concerning a COVID-19 vaccine mandate at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
FTC issues report on pharmacy benefit managers following AG Henry’s call for more regulation of industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair said a new report issued by her agency shows that the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is leading to higher prescription drug costs.
Health care company that fired physical therapist for refusing COVID vax removes her suit to federal court
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio healthcare group has removed litigation claiming it discriminated against the religious beliefs of one of its physical therapists by refusing to extend her an exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before firing her, to federal court.
Plaintiff lawyer penalty coming for not backing theory of liability
SCRANTON - A plaintiff lawyer will have a punishment hanging over his head as he pursues a lawsuit that alleges man was discharged from a senior living facility and sent on a three-hour Uber drive, during which he experienced a medical emergency and later died.
Reform package targets perception of Pennsylvania courts as pro-plaintiff lawyer
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania lawmakers are addressing the state's reputation as a haven for personal injury lawyers by introducing legislation that would reform issues like contingency fees and outside funding for lawsuits.
Third Circuit cites no jurisdiction for insurer's appeal over asbestos litigation costs
PHILADELPHIA – Citing a lack of jurisdiction, a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled against an insurance company’s appeal connected to the costs it incurred in asbestos litigation from one of its customers.
Plaintiff Alleges Contractor Negligence Resulted in Damage to Utility Infrastructure
Peoples Natural Gas Company has taken legal action against JR Contracting over allegations of negligent excavation practices leading to damage worth over $3,000 in repair costs for natural gas facilities in Western Pennsylvania during early 2024...
Plaintiff alleges LVNV Funding violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Brandy McFarland has taken legal action against LVNV Funding for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misreporting disputed debts to credit agencies even after a favorable court ruling for her case was issued earlier this year
Cops punished for Facebook posts lose lawsuit against Philadelphia
PHILADEPHIA - Philadelphia police officers who got into trouble for what they posted on Facebook have lost their First Amendment lawsuit.
Lawsuit: Kickstand deployed on e-bike, causing crash in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - A sudden jolt from a kickstand sent an e-bike and its rider into a curb, an Allegheny County lawsuit says.
DOJ nets $28M financial penalty against Warren Buffett-owned mortgage lender for redlining
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has handed down a fine in excess of $28 million to a Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire Warren Buffet, which it says engaged in discriminatory lending practices to prospective homeowners who are Black and Latino.