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Chester County bypasses state opioid litigation mess, files in federal court
PHILADELPHIA – A county in Pennsylvania has chosen to file its lawsuit against various pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis - one of the thousands filed around the country - in federal court rather than state.
Camelback Resort sued for a third time in nine months over alleged injury on 'The Flowrider'
SCRANTON – A New York man is suing a Tannersville-based waterpark, alleging he was injured on one of its rides.
Nugenix turned me yellow, gave me liver problems, Pennsylvania man claims in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH -- A Butler man is suing the makers of Nugenix alleging that the supplement has caused him liver problems, as well as other damages.
PetsMart sued by man who says he slipped in ear cleaner after Bullmastiff shook its head
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit filed by a Norristown couple regarding a slip and fall inside PetSmart and Banfield Pet Hospital in Plymouth Meeting has taken a turn as the companies filed to remove the case to a federal court.
Lawsuit filed over Lititz sinkhole
LANCASTER -- The owners of property in Lititz are suing Lititz Borough and the Lititz Sewer Authority claiming problems in the water lines caused a sinkhole at the property.
The aftermath from metal found in Skoal: One recall, two lawsuits and three firings
ERIE -- An Erie County man is, without a lawyer, suing a tobacco company, alleging that in its smokeless product he found some pieces of metal.
Pittsburgh lawyer files another Hard Metal Lung Disease case; Exposure to tungsten, cobalt at issue
PITTSBURGH – A Westmoreland County man is suing a local company and other suppliers, alleging he was exposed to tungsten and cobalt carbide while he worked as a stone grinder.
Former housekeeper files suit against Ramada accusing supervisor of sexual assault
SCRANTON – A former housekeeper for the Ramada hotel chain recently filed a lawsuit against the company and the franchise operator of the Ramada by Wyndham in Hazelton alleging she was sexually assaulted by one of her supervisors.
Trade practices law applies to oil companies; AG Shapiro can proceed with lawsuit
HARRISBURG – State Attorney General Josh Shapiro will be allowed to pursue his lawsuit against oil companies being sued for unfair trade practices.
Commonwealth Court tells board to consider new data in revocation of Reading school's charter
HARRISBURG – A school district, which appealed of an appeal board decision regarding the charter status of a Reading school, has obtained a victory in court.
Split at Pittsburgh plaintiffs firm turns nasty; A stolen spreadsheet contains possible targets for ADA lawsuits, attorney says
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh law firm is suing a former partner for an alleged violation of trade secrets regarding its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) practice.
Monroe County man says Service Link, Seterus robbed and vandalized his house
SCRANTON – A Monroe County man recently filed a lawsuit against property inspection company Service Link claiming its workers burglarized and vandalized his home.
Hershey says class action lawyers recruited plaintiffs through a website; Fight over subpoena ensues
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Chocolate maker Hershey's, who was sued by some customers regarding alleged artificial flavoring in its Brookside dark chocolate products and has moved to dismiss the case, is now facing challenges of its subpoena against the plaintiff's lawyer.
Philadelphia law firm Gibbons PC denies claims that female attorney was fired based on gender
PHILADELPHIA – A female attorney is suing a Philadelphia law firm claiming she was fired based on her gender.
Several, including school nurse, face lawsuit after Penncrest High student allegedly attacked
PHILADELPHIA — The parents of a Penncrest High School student are suing the district over alleged shoddy treatment of their son following an assault in the campus cafeteria.
Commonwealth Court affirms fired worker's eligibility for unemployment compensation
HARRISBURG -- A former employee of a drain cleaning company who had his eligibility for unemployment compensation granted by the state had the decision confirmed in court.
West Whiteland sues trash bag company over thickness of product, wins at Commonwealth Court
HARRISBURG -- The Commonwealth Court upheld a ruling against a trash bag maker that was found in a breach of contract with a Pennsylvania township.
Commonwealth Court sides with City of Erie in employee's termination
HARRISBURG — The case of a former Erie city employee with legal troubles who was terminated from his job and then reinstated through an arbitration award is now a victory for the city.
Superior Court orders arbitration in wrongful death case against Golden Gate nursing home
HARRISBURG -- The executor of an estate of a Fayette County woman, who sued a senior care company for her wrongful death, have suffered a loss in court.
Inmate's case against Philadelphia Sheriff's Office can move forward
PHILADELPHIA -- The case of a Philadelphia inmate, who suffered injuries while onboard of a van that crashed into a truck at a correctional facility, has had different results coming from court.