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Firearms collectors sue Dan Morphy Auctions for alleged breach of bailment
PHILADELPHIA — Owners of a large collection of antique and collectible firearms are suing Dan Morphy Auctions LLC, Morphy Auctions Las Vegas and Morphy Firearms LLC.
Day Apollo Subaru employees face accusation of using competitor's trade secrets
PITTSBURGH — Automotive retailers are suing Christopher Gordish, Jason Xenakes, and Day Apollo Inc., d/b/a Day Apollo Subaru, former employees and competitor, citing alleged misappropriation of trade secrets in violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act; misappropriation of trade secrets under the PUTSA; breach of fiduciary duty; and conversion.
General Nutrition Centers files petition to confirm final award against franchisees
PITTSBURGH — A health and wellness product company is suing Representaciones Vitamin C.A., et al, and Samuel Levy, all General Nutrition Centers franchisees, citing alleged failure or refusal to comply with an arbitration award.
Class action lawsuit claims Seterus used unlawful debt collection practices
WILLIAMSPORT — A home owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Seterus Inc., a specialty mortgage service company, citing alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, violations of the Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act, and violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Penn State student sues school over sexual misconduct allegations
HARRISBURG — A third-year electrical engineering student is suing Pennsylvania State University, citing an alleged violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and 42 U.S.C. §1983.
Manor College student sues school after being kicked out of dorm, attempting suicide
PHILADELPHIA — A female student is suing Manor College, a higher education institution, citing alleged sex discrimination and retaliation.
Exonerated death row inmate alleges Bucks County and Warminster police engaged in wrongful prosecution
The plaintiff alleges that in 2008, he was wrongfully convicted of murder in the first degree and, as a result, served nine years on death row before his conviction was vacated.
Plaintiff links asbestos handling to mesothelioma diagnosis
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife from Stevens are suing Allied Glove Corp. and United States Steel Corp., et al, companies engaged in handling asbestos-related materials, citing alleged negligence and employer liability.
Employee claims Harrisburg School District retaliated against her
HARRISBURG — An employee is suing Harrisburg School District, citing alleged retaliation.
Oz Directional Drilling accused of negligence by SEPTA
MEDIA — A transportation services company is suing Oz Directional Drilling, a contractor, citing alleged negligence.
Social Security recipient sues to have her benefit funds distributed in Guam
PITTSBURGH — A myotonic dystrophy patient is suing the Social Security Administration and Nancy A. Berryhill, federal agency and deputy commissioner, citing an alleged violation of Equal Protection By Exclusion From SSI Benefits and violation of Right to Travel.
Crunch Waterfront allegedly increased membership fees without consent
PITTSBURGH — A member has filed a class action lawsuit against Cornerstone Fitness Waterfront LLC, d/b/a Crunch Waterfront and other entities, citing alleged violations of the Health Club Act and Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Security officer acquitted of murder sues Reading Police Dept.; He spent 18 months in jail
PHILADELPHIA — An Italian Garden Bar security agent is suing Reading Police Department and Det. Joseph Snell, citing alleged malicious prosecution/wrongful imprisonment/false arrest and violation of due process.
American Airlines accused by employee of HIV discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A fleet service agent is suing American Airlines, claiming it discriminated against him because of his race and disability.
Delaware County accused of discrimination, post-employment retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A 911 coordinator and another employee are suing the County of Delaware, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, citing alleged age discrimination, sex discrimination, maintenance of hostile environment, post-employment retaliation, violation of rights under the United States Constitution and Civil Rights Act, and violation of Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law.
Fired Allegheny Co. worker accuses GNC Holdings of age discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A 54-year-old Allegheny County resident is suing GNC Holdings Inc., a health and wellness product company, citing alleged age discrimination and violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Westinghouse claims former executive has breached contract
PITTSBURGH — A freight car and locomotive product supplier is suing Richard Mark Cox, its former executive vice president of corporate development, citing alleged breach of contract.
Goodea Construction Co. sued for alleged breach of indemnity agreement
ERIE — An insurance company is suing a host of construction contractors, citing alleged breach of an indemnity agreement.
Widow alleges defective alarm system from Vector Security caused husband's death
PITTSBURGH — A widow is suing Vector Security Inc., an electronic security company, citing alleged negligence and strict product liability.
Philadelphia police officers claim they were victims of discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police officers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, d/b/a Philadelphia Police Department; Cpl. Karen Church; and John Does Nos. 1-10, city government and officers, citing alleged civil rights violation and civil rights conspiracy.