Federal Court
Judge: Philadelphia officer right to shoot man who fled into other's home, wouldn't show hands
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia has defeated a federal wrongful death lawsuit that says police should have tasered a man instead of shooting him.
Lawsuits
Pennsylvania faces suit for COVID-era parole of inmate who allegedly later shot two men
Federal Court
Will FTC's case against Meta impact UPMC? Hospital accused of too much power
PITTSBURGH - Workers at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are hoping a recent decision in an antitrust case against Facebook-owner Meta will work to their advantage, as they sue their employer.
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Paralyzed teen snowboarder loses case against Shawnee Mountain
SCRANTON - A 1980 law addressing the risks of skiing will keep a Delaware family from blaming Ski Shawnee for the paralysis suffered by a then-16-year-old who struck a light pole while snowboarding.
Today, the Fair Share Act’s name is a misnomer
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed by Susan and Richard Arensmeyer against Not Just Wings following an incident where Susan sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence at their premises.
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Business Invitee Sues Colonial Kitchen for Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Tahari Wright has filed a lawsuit against Colonial Kitchen Restaurant Inc., alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a slip-and-fall incident on their premises.
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Patron Alleges Negligence Against Nail Salon Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Donna Ashbridge has taken legal action against M&A Nails & Spa following an alleged slip-and-fall incident resulting in serious injuries at their Springfield location.
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Plaintiff Shareholder Accuses Insurance Company Executives of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Anthony Morgan has filed a derivative lawsuit against current and former executives at Lincoln National Corporation for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment related to misleading financial statements that caused significant stock losses.
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Lincoln National Corporation Shareholder Alleges Breach of Fiduciary Duty Against Company's Leadership
A shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit against Lincoln National Corporation's leadership for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment following significant financial misstatements that caused substantial stock value loss
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Plaintiff Alleges Property Owners Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Amber Morris has filed a lawsuit against Annette D'Angelo and others over an alleged failure to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries from an icy sidewalk fall.
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Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer violated Lemon Law
A Pennsylvania resident sues a major car manufacturer over persistent defects in a leased RAM truck under lemon law provisions.
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Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Zachary Zuppe accuses NCB Management Services of violating federal law through misleading debt collection practices involving disputed debts reported inaccurately to credit agencies like TransUnion.
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Auto Repair Shop Accused of Deceptive Practices by Customer Over Faulty Repairs
John Short has filed a lawsuit against Greg Ventrice of Autoworx Pittsburgh for alleged deceptive practices following faulty repairs on his vehicle that led to significant engine damage.
Lawsuit: Neighbors gain political power in small town to harass used car dealer
PITTSBURGH - A used auto dealer claims his neighbors amassed political power in a Fayette County town in order to shut his business down.
Pennsylvania faces suit for COVID-era parole of inmate who allegedly later shot two men
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia parking officer blames the Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections for releasing an inmate during the COVID pandemic who allegedly later shot him in the head, days after shooting a gas station attendant in New York.
TikTok sued after phone charger explodes, burns Mercer County youth
PITTSBURGH - TikTok is among defendants blamed for a fire allegedly caused by a portable phone charger and left a Mercer County boy with third-degree burns.
Class action lawyers target Hershey, claim wrappers contaminated
HARRISBURG - The Hershey Company faces a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges its products contain the controversial chemicals known as PFAS.
Lawsuit: Understaffing at Northumberland County jail led to murder of inmate
WILLIAMSPORT - Northumberland County and the warden of its county jail are facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died from injuries sustained in an attack.
The great Haitian debate in Charleroi: Vocal critic says First Amendment protects him from lawsuit
WASHINGTON - A Washington County man worried about the influx of Haitians to his hometown is defending his right to speak freely on the matter, as he faces a defamation lawsuit from a Charleroi business owner who has turned to the migrants to staff his operation.
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.
Blank Rome lawyers win case against them over Avco aircraft-crash litigation
PHILADELPHIA - A federal jury has found for lawyers at the firm Blank Rome who were accused of threatening a colleague's career with accusations she had improperly shared information.
Supreme Court: Cities can't bypass legislature to make own gun laws
PHILADELPHIA - The state Supreme Court has rejected calls from plaintiffs who feel Pennsylvania cities should be able to implement their own gun control laws.
J&J scores talc verdict in Pittsburgh from confused jurors
PITTSBURGH - Johnson & Johnson has avoided a jackpot verdict in Pittsburgh, though jurors there still tried to punish the company for selling Baby Powder.
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed by Susan and Richard Arensmeyer against Not Just Wings following an incident where Susan sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence at their premises.
Patron Alleges Negligence Against Nail Salon Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Donna Ashbridge has taken legal action against M&A Nails & Spa following an alleged slip-and-fall incident resulting in serious injuries at their Springfield location.
Will FTC's case against Meta impact UPMC? Hospital accused of too much power
PITTSBURGH - Workers at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are hoping a recent decision in an antitrust case against Facebook-owner Meta will work to their advantage, as they sue their employer.
PA Legal Reform Group: Medical errors ‘should not be treated as criminal acts’
The head of a Pennsylvania civil justice reform organization said medical errors in the Keystone State should not be treated criminally.
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.