Christina Heath News
Man sues City of Pittsburgh and police officers for excessive force and false arrest
PITTSBURGH - John Conners filed a federal complaint on October 21 in the Western District of Pennsylvania against the City of Pittsburgh and unknown police officers for excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution, retaliation and other claims.
Lawsuit: Misfilled prescription gave woman manic episode
PITTSBURGH -- Emily and Douglas Vida filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Giant Eagle, Inc. for negligence.According to the complaint, in April 2021, Emily Vida filled a prescription at Giant Eagle's Shaler pharmacy for 24-hour Depakote that releases over a 24-hour period.
Golf course sued after wind blows table and umbrella off ground
PITTSBURGH - Ann and Leroy Metz filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in October against the Pittsburgh Golf Club for negligence and premises liability.
Casino cashier sues over FMLA dispute
PHILADELPHIA - Mark Fosbenner filed a federal complaint on October 22 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop, GP, LLC d/b/a Rivers Casino Philadelphia f/k/a Sugarhouse Casino for discrimination and retaliation.
Hilltop Inn sued after stair railing allegedly gives way
PITTSBURGH - Anthony Carter filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Hilltop Inn for negligence - premises liability.
Man sues American Airlines for mishandling and damaging of wheelchair
PHILADELPHIA - Eddieberto Martinez filed a federal complaint on October 19 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against American Airlines for negligence.
Rock-climbing misadventure at Urban Air Robinson leads to lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - David and Michelle Haudrich filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against UATP Management, LLC d/b/a Urban Air Adventure Park and Urban Air Robinson for negligence and loss of consortium.
Woman sues market for injury after door shuts on her ankle
PITTSBURGH - Amanda Bennett filed a complaint in the Court of Common Please of Allegheny County against SAAD United Corporation d/b/a Aden Market for negligence - premises liability.
Fracas lands bar in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH -- Latese Dixon and Charles Wilkes filed a complaint on October 14 in the Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County against B&J Bar and Grille, LLC for negligence, Dram Shop and loss of consortium.
Medical marijuana user sues over rescinded job offer after positive drug test
PITTSBURGH -- Christina Jones recently filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Compass Group d/b/a Crothall Healthcare, Inc for wrongful failure to hire.
Man sues pub and individual for physical altercation
PITTSBURGH -- A man is suing a pub and individual after a fight allegedly caused him personal injury.
EMT's lawsuit says e-cig battery exploded in his pocket, filled ambulance with smoke
HARRISBURG - Justin Derr-Carney filed a federal complaint on October 14 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania against Sony Corporation of America, Sony Group Corporation and VooPoo for products liability.
Couple sue Subway for negligence after soda machine falls on customer
LANCASTER -- A woman claims suffering after a soda machine part that houses the ice allegedly crashed on top of her head and face, knocking her glasses off.
Rapist sues University of Scranton for expulsion and withholding degree
SCRANTON -- A student is suing a university after being expelled days before graduation and having his undergraduate diploma withheld from him.
Woman brings civil action complaint against Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
PHILADELPHIA - A nurse claims she suffered discrimination, harassment and a hostile work environment based on ethnicity and race at her former employer.
Man claims hostile work environment, discrimination working at Chili's
PITTSBURGH - A man claims suffering through a hostile work environment and age discrimination while working at a Chili's restaurant.
Broken chair leads to lawsuit in Lancaster County
LANCASTER - A minor claims to have suffered a head injury and cut to the leg after a chair broke during a sporting event.