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911 dispatcher alleges Allegheny County fired her for reporting co-worker falling asleep on job
PITTSBURGH – A 911 dispatcher says she was fired in retaliation after reporting a co-worker who fell asleep on the job.
Former Philadelphia inmate alleges corrections officer fractured jaw, seeks $1 million in damages
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man is seeking more than $1 million in compensatory damages from the city and a corrections officer over allegations the officer assaulted him and fractured his jaw while he was an inmate.
Man allegedly attacked by K-9 unit outside pub sues handler, police department and McKeesport
PITTSBURGH - A man allegedly attacked by a dog in a pub parking lot filed a lawsuit against the handler, a McKeesport sergeant, in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.
Man allegedly injured by shattered hammerhead sues Black & Decker
PITTSBURGH – A Warren man is seeking damages from a tool manufacturer over allegations a defective hammer broke while in use and caused metal shards to enter his body.
Former Days Inn employee alleges she was electrocuted, wrongfully fired
MEDIA – A Springfield woman alleges her hotel employer terminated her after she was electrocuted at work while resetting a fuse box switch and requested information about Workers' Compensation.
Widow blames pipeline companies after husband killed by falling tree
PITTSBURGH - The wife of a man who was killed when a tree fell on him is suing two companies she blames for his death.
Raven Services files notice to move security barrier injury case to federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A maintenance service company facing a lawsuit over allegations of breach of warranty filed a notice of removal in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on July 19.
Whitpain Township sued by the U.S. and Pennsylvania for cost in repairing asbestos-contaminated site
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S., state and the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection filed a suit against Whitpain Township for funds they had to pay to cleanup a site where asbestos-containing products were formerly made.
Man sues holdings company, others in federal district court for withholding information in investment deal
PITTSBURGH - On July 17, a Pennsylvania man called out Alternative Energy Holdings LLC and others in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania for what he claims was a shady investment deal.
Man sues Walmart, manufacturer after gun allegedly explodes in his hand
JOHNSTOWN - A man allegedly tried to fire a gun, and it exploded in his hands, so now he wants the manufacturer and Walmart, where he bought the gun, to pay for it.
University of Pittsburgh sues sports marketer IMG College for $3.6 million, citing breach of contract
The University of Pittsburgh allowed a licensing agreement with IMG College LLC to expire, and the company refused payments in response, the university said in a lawsuit.
Amazon accused of gender discrimination by fired female employee
SCRANTON – A Bethlehem woman alleges she was terminated by Amazon for her complaints of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Safety of DEET an issue in lawsuit by maker of OFF! bug spray against organic competitor
PHILADELPHIA – S.C. Johnson & Son has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against a Yardley company over allegations that its advertisements regarding insect repellent and the safety of DEET are false and misleading.
Parents, child sue Lighthouse Cathedral, saying camp counselor seriously injured boy
PITTSBURGH - On July 10, a child who said he was “knocked to the ground” by a negligent camp counselor when he was nine sued the church hosting the camp for negligence in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County.
Lawsuit: Driver turned 10-minute ride home into two-hour ordeal, caused woman's panic attack
PITTSBURGH - First Transit Inc. is facing a negligence lawsuit from a woman who said one of its dispatched drivers extended her ride by almost two hours, causing her to have a panic attack.
Former St. Joseph Parish student says teacher sexually assaulted him in sixth and seventh grades
PITTSBURGH - On June 8, a Pennsylvania man who requested anonymity took legal action against the St. Joseph Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, accusing a male teacher of sexual assault.
After crash, man's lawsuit blames guardrail for leg being amputated
Penn Line Service Inc. is being sued for negligence by a man who said the company’s misconduct resulted in his leg having to be amputated.
United Envelope worker sues for alleged injuries from hand caught in machine
SCRANTON – An Albrightsville couple are seeking damages from the manufacturer of a machine after the husband suffered injuries while manufacturing envelopes at his workplace.
State Police officers sued by child with autism
PHILADELPHIA – A Chester County 12-year-old with autism was a victim of a gang attack but says he was later charged with disturbing the peace for allegedly swearing. Now, he’s suing Pennsylvania State Police officers in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Former Center for Victims employee alleges she was terminated because of auto accident-related disability
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman alleges her employer of more than 40 years terminated her because of her disability.