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School District of Philadelphia employee alleges he faced hostile work environment due to his race
PHILADELPHIA — A School District of Philadelphia employee alleges he faced a hostile work environment due to being an African American male. Leroy Williams filed a complaint Aug. 19 in the U.S.
Towboat engineer claims spilled diesel fuel on staircase caused his injuries
PITTSBURGH — A towboat engineer claims spilled diesel fuel on the vessel's staircase caused his serious injuries.
Estate of woman fatally shot by nightclub security guard claims wrongful death
PITTSBURGH — The estate of woman who was fatally shot outside an adult night club in the Stowe Township by a security guard is claiming wrongful death.
Former Delaware County inmate alleges civil rights violations
MEDIA — A former Delaware County inmate alleges his civil rights were violated after being attacked by other inmates.
Man alleges two City of Washington officers used excessive force
PITTSBURGH — A man alleges that two City of Washington police officers used excessive force while attempting to arrest him for alleged bike theft.
Woman alleges father died after ingesting drain cleaner left on cart at nursing home
PITTSBURGH — A woman alleges her father died after ingesting drain cleaner left on a cart at a veterans nursing home in Pittsburgh.
Lawsuit: Obese man strapped to gurney for transport was flipped onto ground
PITTSBURGH — A man is alleging negligence after his gurney allegedly flipped over during a medical transport.
Tenant who fell 12 feet through attic floor claims landlord's negligence
PITTSBURGH — A tenant is claiming her landlord's negligence after she fell 12 feet through the flooring in the attic and suffered serious injuries.
Owners of convenience store allege defective slushie machine caused fire
PITTSBURGH — The owners of a convenience store in Buena Vista are claiming a defective slushie machine was the cause of a fire that destroyed their property and business.
John Deere faces negligence claim after ATV ignites in couple's garage
PHILADELPHIA — A couple claim a defective John Deere ATV caused a fire in their garage.
Man alleges slippery substance on community center basketball court caused his fall, broken leg
PITTSBURGH — A man alleges a slippery substance on the floor of a community center basketball court in Allison Park caused him to fall and suffer a broken leg, ankle and other injuries.
Lowe's customer claims ladder blocking aisles caused his fall, broken ribs
PITTSBURGH — A Lowe's customer who suffered fractured ribs after tripping over a ladder that was blocking the aisles is claiming negligence. Sean O'Rourke filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Lowe's Home Centers LLC doing business as Lowe's alleging negligence. O'Rourke was at the Lowe's store on Baptist Road in Bethel Park on Aug. 7, 2020.
Amtrak worker alleges company failed to stop attack by fellow employee during meeting
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S.
Former assistant sues law firm over short-lived employment
PHILADELPHIA — A former legal assistant at a law firm in Allentown claims she was fired due to her disability. Virginia Borhi filed a complaint Aug. 4 in the U.S.
Contractor sues Dairy Queen, says liquid on pavement caused his ladder to slip
MEDIA — A refrigerator technician working at a Dairy Queen in Drexel Hill claims employees left a wet substance on the pavement which caused his ladder to slip. Seamus S.
Walmart customer alleges protruding pallet in aisle caused her injuries
MEDIA — A Walmart customer is alleging a pallet that was protruding into an aisle caused her injuries.
Lawsuit: Health club failed to remove violent player from hockey game
PITTSBURGH — A man injured in a hockey game at a Pittsburgh health club is claiming negligence. Nicholas Venuti filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Christopher A.
Pittsburgh bar faces Dram Shop claim after intoxicated patron caused head-on collision
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh bar is facing a Dram Shop claim after a patron left the establishment with a .222 blood alcohol level and caused a head-on collision resulting in serious injuries.
Woman alleges Giant Eagle employee struck her with merchandise cart
PITTSBURGH — A woman alleges she suffered injuries at a Giant Eagle store after being struck from behind by an employee pushing a merchandise cart.
Couple claim defective chair at Mexico resort caused husband's injuries
PHILADELPHIA — A couple claim a defective chair at a resort in Mexico caused the husband to hit the ground and suffer fractures to his arm and back.