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Bar patron claims Flats on Carson employee assaulted him
PITTSBURGH — A customer is suing Blair Trio Enterprises LLC, doing business as The Flats On Carson, and an employee, citing alleged negligent infliction of emotional distress and assault and battery.
Delaware County claims Primo's owes $28,180 under cafeteria contract
MEDIA — Delaware County is suing Primo's Grille Inc., doing business as Primo's Grille and as Primo's Catering, citing alleged breach of contract.
Allstate accuses Broan NuTone, Jakel of negligence following fire
PHILADELPHIA — An insurance company is suing Broan Nutone LLC and Jakel Motors Inc., citing alleged negligence, strict liability and breach of warranty.
Dental Imaging claims Global Industrial changed product without consent
PITTSBURGH — A dental equipment provider is suing parts manufacturer and supplier Global Industrial Components Inc., citing alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Property owner claims City of Pittsburgh failed to fix road and sewer issues
PITTSBURGH — A property owner is suing the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, citing alleged negligence.
Iesi Pa Bethlehem Landfill accused of causing public nuisance
PHILADELPHIA — Two Freemansburg residents filed a class-action lawsuit against Bethlehem Landfill Co., doing business as Iesi Pa Bethlehem Landfill, citing alleged public and private nuisance and negligence.
Aerotek claims competitor Beacon Hill Staffing tried to steal clients
PHILADELPHIA — A recruitment agency is suing Beacon Hill Staffing Group LLC, citing alleged tortious interference.
Father asks court to keep Philadelphia Medical Examiner from allowing cremation
MEDIA — A Chester resident filed a lawsuit June 27 in connection with an alleged dispute over his minor son's funeral services and burial.
Patient says UPMC Shayside allowed nurse with TB to work
PITTSBURGH — A patient filed a class-action lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Shayside, citing alleged professional negligence.
Former employee accuses Children's Hospital of Philadelphia of disability discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former purchasing assistant is suing Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, citing alleged harassment and discrimination.
Commuter blames SEPTA, Amtrak and City of Chester for injuries from fall
PHILADELPHIA — A commuter is suing The National Railroad Passenger Corp., which does business as Amtrak, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the City of Chester, citing alleged negligence.
Valley View School District, field designer named in wrongful death suit
SCRANTON — A bereaved family is suing Valley View School District, Highland Associates Architecture Interior Design, S.G. Mastriani Co. and S.G. Mastriani Construction Management Inc., citing alleged negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress and wrongful death.
Daughter blames The Belvedere Center for mother's traumatic head injury
MEDIA — A woman, through her daughter and legal guardian, is suing assisted living and related health services facilities The Belvedere Center, Genesis Healthcare Inc, Genesis Healthcare LLC and 2507 Chestnut Street Operations LLC, citing alleged professional negligence.
Guardians say Secretary of Human Services violated Medicaid provisions
HARRISBURG — Three guardians of children with physical disabilities filed a class-action lawsuit against Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services Teresa Miller, citing alleged Medicaid violations.
Property owners claim SWEPI owes $222,000 in oil and gas rental fees
WILLIAMSPORT — Three property owners are suing oil company SWEPI LP, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing in connection with an alleged refusal to pay rental fees.
Airgas claims former senior VP, Carlyle stole confidential information
PHILADELPHIA — Airgas Inc. is suing The Carlyle Group and Carlyle Investment Management LLC and former Airgas senior vice president of corporate development Leslie Graff, citing alleged breach of employee duty and loyalty, aiding and abetting breach of duty and loyalty and violation of the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Lawrence County blames doctors and pharmaceutical companies for opioid crisis
NEW CASTLE — Lawrence County is suing several physicians and pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, as well as fraud, unjust enrichment, negligence, negligent misrepresentation and causing a public nuisance.
Woman blames Springfield Country Club, Finley Catering for slip and fall
MEDIA — A Newtown Square resident is suing events venue and catering company Springfield Country Club Inc. and Finley Catering Co Inc., citing alleged negligence resulting in a fall.
Allstate Insurance blames Broan-Nutone for fire at insured's property
PHILADELPHIA — Allstate Insurance Co. is suing residential ventilation product company Broan-Nutone LLC, citing alleged breach of warranty and negligence.