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Pittsburgh judge not required to study demeanor of jurors, Supreme Court rules
PITTSBURGH — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has cancelled a new trial in a medical negligence lawsuit by vacating a Superior Court order that tackled a judge's role in jury selection.
Coal company says zoning ordinance rushed through to scuttle land sale
Pompey Coal alleges Jessup Council violated its due process rights
Utz Quality Foods says Tennessee company stole its 'dirty' branding
PHILADELPHIA — Utz Quality Foods has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Tennessee spice rib and seasoning purveyor.
Parents of deceased Lock Haven University football player file concussions class action against NCAA
PHILADELPHIA — A Dauphin County couple have filed a wrongful death class action against the NCAA on behalf of their late son, who played college football at Lock Haven University.
Woman allegedly bashed in head with tray of dishes sues P.F. Chang's
Lawsuit accuses worker, restaurant of being careless and negligent
Saudi Arabian investors accuse Lehigh County company of breaking agreement
Companies were supposed to be exclusive, according to federal complaint
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Woman sues after son ate lettuce allegedly infested with E. coli
PITTSBURGH — A Wexford woman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of her son, who she says contracted a foodborne illness at a Moe’s Southwest Grill.
Pittsburgh man says bar security broke his collarbone
Man claims he was ejected from tavern, thrown to ground
Fried chicken gone wrong results in third-degree burns and a lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A North Huntingdon man is suing a Monroeville woman for an injury allegedly suffered at her home during a grease fire.
Nerve stimulator malfunctioned, causing excess surgery and infection, lawsuit says
HARRISBURG — A Spring Grove couple are suing Abbott Laboratories, alleging the product used by the husband for pain on his leg caused him to have extra surgery.
Mississippi widower alleges Kozy-World's faulty natural gas heater caused his wife's fatal burns
SCRANTON — A Mississippi widower filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit in Pennsylvania alleging his wife died because a natural gas heater was manufactured with inherent design defects by a Mount Union company.
Physician assistant allegedly 'cut, sliced and damaged' patient's internal organs, leading to death from internal bleeding
PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey man has filed a federal lawsuit against the medical professionals involved in a surgery he claims resulted in his wife’s death from internal bleeding.
Personal injury lawsuit involving pretzel company's high-speed dough mixer is transferred to federal court
SCRANTON — An Illinois company has successfully secured the removal of a personal injury lawsuit from the Cumberland Court of Common Pleas to federal court.
Kingfly Spirits distillery sues former executive for allegedly removing website, blocking Facebook page access
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh distillery has sued a former executive over access to the company’s Facebook page and website.
Widow of man killed by falling tree branch on Route 1 sues Upper Providence Township and others
MEDIA — A woman whose husband died when a tree branch fell on the family car has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Judge allows class action over abuse allegations against closed Glen Mills Schools
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has weighed in on a class action in which families alleged their children were subjected to mental and physical abuse at private residential rehabilitative institution Glen Mills Schools.
Judge tosses student's lawsuit challenging 2018 expulsion from Waynesburg high school
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has dismissed the complaint of a student expelled from his high school for suspected drug use.
Judge clarifies who may join class in age discrimination suit against IKEA
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has clarified who is eligible to join an age discrimination class action against IKEA.
Judge conditionally certifies class of Sam's Club employees in wage dispute suit
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted conditional certification in a class action over allegations Sam’s Club violated state and federal labor laws.
Appeals court says Pennsylvania can use AMA standards for disability decisions
Labor union argued lawmakers improperly delegated authority to outside agency