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Family sues Target, hoverboard-maker after battery fire burns home
PHILADELPHIA — A family is suing Target and the manufacturers of a scooter/hoverboard after the product suddenly ignited and caused a fire to their home.
Mount Carmel police accused of excessive force
SCRANTON — A Northumberland County man is claiming he was beaten and suffered a fractured shoulder while in the custody of the Borough of Mount Carmel police.
Worker claims defective warehouse robot caused his injuries
SCRANTON — A worker who suffered serious injuries after a warehouse robot malfunctioned is claiming the manufacturer is liable.
Amtrak whistleblower alleges retaliation for reporting mismanagement, safety concerns
PHILADELPHIA — A former Amtrak engineer alleges he was terminated for reporting mismanagement and safety issues on rail line projects.
Sysco worker sues pallet truck manufacturer after suffering crushed foot, ankle
PHILADELPHIA — A Sysco worker whose foot and ankle were crushed alleges a pallet truck manufacturer's faulty design and safety warnings are to blame.
Sex trafficking victim alleges Lancaster hotel's negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A sex trafficking victim claims the owners of an Econo Lodge in Lancaster failed to see the obvious signs of illegal activity on their premises.
Palantir Technologies hit with class action shareholder lawsuit
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — A Pennsylvania county employees' retirement system is alleging it purchased an intelligence community software company's stock at artificially inflated prices.
Mother claims 1-year-old was left unsupervised on trampoline, suffered serious injuries
PITTSBURGH — A mother is claiming negligence after her 1-year-old allegedly suffered serious injuries when she was left on a trampoline unsupervised.
Former inmate claims he slipped on soapy water in shower area
HARRISBURG — A former correctional facility inmate is claiming negligence after slipping on soapy water in the shower area near his cell block and suffering injuries.
Couple claim wife tripped on defective sidewalk in Etna
PITTSBURGH — A couple are claiming negligence against a homeowner and the Borough of Etna after the wife tripped on an allegedly defective sidewalk and suffered injuries.
Elderly woman alleges wet floor at Wendy's caused her fall
LANCASTER — An elderly woman who slipped on a wet floor at a Wendy's in Lititz is claiming negligence. Naomi O.
City of Greensburg Police lieutenant alleges age discrimination
ERIE — A lieutenant with the City of Greensburg police is claiming he was denied promotions due to his age. W.
Man alleges elevator at VA medical center dropped from seventh floor
PHILADELPHIA — A man alleges he suffered injuries after an elevator at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia dropped from the seventh floor.
Correctional facility kitchen worker claims defective floor grating caused his fall
MEDIA — A subcontractor worker at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility is alleging negligence after the floor grates in the kitchen gave way and caused his injuries.
City of Pittsburgh fire investigator who suffered electrocution claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A City of Pittsburgh fire investigator alleges he suffered electrocution after Duquesne Light Company failed to recognize a live wire at the scene of a fire.
Lawsuit: Woman suffers injuries after bedroom ceiling collapsed
MEDIA — The owner and property manager of a residence in Chester are facing a negligence claim after the bedroom ceiling collapsed on top of a woman.
20-year Union Railroad worker claims he suffered occupational injuries
PITTSBURGH — A Union Railroad worker alleges he suffered occupational injuries after working as a signal worker and technician for more than 20 years.
Patient who suffered fall at St. Clair Hospital claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A couple are claiming negligence after the husband allegedly suffered a fall while a patient at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Suit: Man injured by hanging ceiling panel on pedestrian walkway at Pittsburgh's Gateway Center
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the husband suffered serious injuries to his head after running into a ceiling panel that was hanging down in a pedestrian tunnel at the Gateway Center in Pittsburgh.
Psychiatric patient alleges staff member used excessive force
PITTSBURGH — A psychiatric patient alleges a staff member violently threw him to the ground at a facility in Pittsburgh. Cameron M.E.