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Man alleges he was sexually assaulted while living at Holy Family Institute in 1970s
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh over allegations that he was sexually abused as a child several decades ago.
Hyundai alleges Pittsburgh dealerships wrongfully earned $5 million by exploiting warranty
PITTSBURGH – Hyundai alleges two Pittsburgh dealerships and an Allegheny County individual intentionally damaged certain models of its vehicles in order to profit from an extended warranty.
Woman sues Hereford Elementary after being banned from school
PHILADELPHIA – A woman is suing Upper Perkiomen School District and Hereford Elementary School alleging that she was retaliated against unfairly.
Clifton Heights goes to court to block new middle school
MEDIA — The Borough of Clifton Heights asked the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas to step in and tell the Upper Darby School District to back off in its efforts to build a new middle school.
Sears sued over fingers lost on a table saw
PHILADELPHIA – A couple's lawsuit against Sears over a table saw that collapsed and severed two fingers will be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, not the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, where the suit was filed.
Scratched cornea is alleged in lawsuit against Big Boy Markets over contact lenses
PITTSBURGH – A woman who says she suffered a scratched cornea and may have permanent loss of vision in one eye is suing Big Boy Markets, alleging that she was sold contact lenses without a prescription.
Woman sues maker of excavator that allegedly malfunctioned, killed her husband
PITTSBURGH — The wife of a man allegedly killed by a malfunctioning excavator has filed a lawsuit against the machine's manufacturer.
Billing specialist alleges he was terminated by Tri-County Hospitalists for reporting false Medicare claims
PHILADELPHIA – A Pottstown man alleges he was terminated in retaliation for reporting alleged false billing to Medicare by his Audubon employers.
Woman allegedly crushed by drunken driver sues bar that served the driver
PITTSBURGH — A woman who suffered severe and possibly permanent injuries to her legs and back when she was struck by a drunken driver filed a lawsuit against the bar that served the driver.
Montgomery County psychiatrist doled out improper opioid prescriptions, feds say
PHILADELPHIA – A Montgomery County psychiatrist allegedly prescribed opioids without a medical purpose, the federal government claims.
JetBlue passenger with disabilities sues, claims employee dropped her
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman with cerebral palsy is suing JetBlue after she was allegedly injured while being transported to her seat by an employee.
Man sues seller, manufacturer of batteries that allegedly exploded in his pocket
PITTSBURGH – A man who had two batteries explode in his pocket filed a lawsuit against the companies that made them and sold them to him.
Philadelphia sued after man shoots neighbors; Lawsuit says officer did not help
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man has filed a suit against the city and other individuals over a 2017 shooting death.
Malvern property owner alleges solvents from B&P Realty Holdings-owned property contaminated groundwater
PHILADELPHIA – The owner of a Malvern property alleges the groundwater has been contaminated by solvents from a neighboring property and that its owner is liable for cleanup costs.
Pittsburgh city employee alleges she was denied promotion because of age, sex
PITTSBURGH – A woman employed by the city of Pittsburgh alleges that she was denied a promotion twice because of her age and sex.
Former Department of Energy employee alleges he was not allowed to collect his personal items at end of employment
PITTSBURGH – A West Virginia man and former federal employee alleges the federal department where he worked refuses to let him collect his personal belongings.
Couple allege chair purchased from Pier 1 injured wife when it lost balance, caused fall off deck
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County couple allege that the wife was injured while sitting in a chair purchased from Pier 1 Imports.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission fights Pa. government over new Bucks Co. building
PHILADELPHIA – A bi-state commission alleges a state department is unlawfully interfering with the construction of two buildings for its use.
Feds seek recovery costs from Philadelphia for cleanup of Clearview Landfill
PHILADELPHIA – The federal government is seeking the recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of a shuttered landfill from the city of Philadelphia.
Nurse alleges she was retaliated against by Northeastern School District for taking medical leave
HARRISBURG – A Dauphin County nurse alleges she was retaliated against by her school district employer after requesting medical leave.