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Allegheny County sued after woman falls at wedding
PITTSBURGH — A woman who allegedly fell at a public park in Allegheny County while attending a wedding reception and suffered injuries is claiming the county's negligence.
Woman claims smoothie blender cup collapse caused her hand to fall into blades
SCRANTON — A woman claims Sunbeam's liability after the company's smoothie blender allegedly malfunctioned and caused her hand to fall into the blades.
Woman alleges she suffered staph infection after beauty salon visit
PHILADELPHIA — A woman alleges she developed a staph infection due to a beauty salon's unsanitary practices.
Lawsuit: Cosmetology student suffers burns from facial steamer
PHILADELPHIA — A cosmetology student alleges her school's failure to properly train her in using a facial steamer caused her to suffer serious burns.
Disabled woman claims bus driver's refusal to assist her caused her fall
MEDIA — A disabled woman alleges a Community Transit's driver refusal to assist her off the bus at her dialysis appointment caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Woman who suffered injuries as a minor claims adult allowed her ride on top of mower
LANCASTER — A woman is claiming negligence against the person who allowed her to ride on top of a mower as a minor, which caused her foot to nearly be severed.
Worker alleges rug installers hit her in the head while installing flooring in her office
PITTSBURGH — A woman alleges rug installers hit her in the head while doing work in her office.
Red Roof Inn guest allegedly shot while walking back to room files lawsuit
MEDIA — A guest at a Red Roof Inn in Essington is claiming negligence after allegedly being shot by another hotel patron while walking back to his room.
Lawsuit: Pedicure customer slips, falls after lotion, oil were applied to her feet
MEDIA — A nail salon is facing a negligence claim from a customer who allegedly slipped after lotion and oil were applied to her feet during a pedicure.
Woman who suffered burns after pressure cooker lid suddenly released claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A woman who suffered burns after a pressure cooker lid suddenly became released is claiming the manufacturer's and seller's negligence.
Guest who slipped on ice, snow sues Airbnb for injuries
SCRANTON — An Airbnb guest is claiming negligence after slipping on a snow- and ice-covered driveway.
Duquesne Light faces lawsuit after light pole explosion
PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light is facing a negligence claim after a man allegedly suffered injuries from a sudden light pole electrical explosion.
Former Lancaster County inmate claims accumulated soapy water near showers caused his fall
LANCASTER — A former Lancaster County Prison inmate who slipped on soapy water that accumulated near the showers and suffered injuries is claiming the county's negligence.
City of Philadelphia accused of civil rights violations by former employee
PHILADEPHIA — A former City of Philadelphia worker is alleging civil rights violations.
Woman claims aggressive horse at riding ranch caused her fall
PITTSBURGH — A woman claims an aggressive horse at a riding ranch in Bridgeville caused her fall and injuries.
Lawsuit: Woman was cremated without family's permission
MEDIA — A man alleges the remains of his deceased mother were released from a medical center and cremated by a funeral home without notifying her next of kin.
Man alleges father was embalmed, buried by funeral home without next of kin consent
MEDIA — A man alleges his deceased father was embalmed and buried without his consent and against his religious beliefs.
Woman alleges she tripped on unlit staircase with no handrail at Carnegie Library
PITTSBURGH — A woman alleges she tripped on an unlit staircase with no handrail while at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Lecture Hall.
Building owner faces suit alleging faulty smoke detectors, wiring caused fire
LANCASTER — A woman alleges faulty smoke detectors and electrical wiring caused the building fire in which she suffered injuries.
Aerospace company faces class action alleging violation of state's Minimum Wage Act
PITTSBURGH — An aerospace company is facing a class action suit alleging it failed to properly compensate its employees for all hours worked.