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Case of college students allegedly threatened through Snapchat sent to California federal court
PITTSBURGH – Litigation from two college students who say that social media app Snapchat was designed to protect perpetrators using it to harass innocent people will now be heard in a California federal court. -
State Department of Corrections asserts qualified immunity against discrimination claims from officer who has ADHD
PITTSBURGH – The state’s Department of Corrections has asserted qualified immunity against claims from a Western Pennsylvania corrections officer who claimed he was discriminated against for his disability of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and not provided proper accommodations when taking a written test required for his role. -
Westmoreland County and corrections commissioner look to dismiss ex-prison warden's lawsuit for lack of support
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner are seeking to throw out litigation from the former warden of the county’s prison, which accused them of harassment and retaliation over his refusal to make the commissioner’s political hires. -
Pa. man who lost eye when 'Hold-Zit' snapped wants lawsuit transferred
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who said he lost his right eye, suffered permanent blindness and other injuries after his eye and face were struck by a “Hold-Zit” strap device, is moving to transfer the case to North Carolina. -
Ex-high school football head coach alleges he lost job over claims he permitted hazing
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man who served as a high school football head coach for eight years alleges that his contract was not renewed and that he was then defamed by District officials with false claims that he permitted hazing and bullying in the football program. -
Ninth-grade wrestler and his parents allege he was sexually assaulted by teammates before practice
PITTSBURGH – A ninth-grade wrestler and his parents contend he was sexually assaulted by a group of his teammates prior to a team practice, a hazing incident they say was allowed to happen through the negligence of the adults who were supposed to be supervising the students. -
Washington County plaintiff's class action against Illinois loan lender removed to Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Washington County woman’s class action lawsuit that an Illinois online lender violated state laws in charging usurious interest rates on loans it offered to its customers, has been removed to a Pennsylvania federal court. -
Former deputy superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools settles retaliation lawsuit with district
PITTSBURGH – The former deputy superintendent of the Pittsburgh school system has settled his lawsuit against the district, which charged it with retaliation for firing him, allegedly for supporting a colleague’s separate discrimination suit. -
Judge denies injunction to Ambridge high school student kicked off football team for Snapchat exchange
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction to counsel for a 14-year-old African-American and special needs student at Ambridge High School, who claims he was kicked off the football team for participating in an angry exchange with a teammate who had bullied him on Snapchat. -
Third-party defendant discounts liability for sprinkler fitter's on-the-job injuries from falling metal pipe
PITTSBURGH – A corporation asserts it is not liable for damages pursued by a Beaver County couple, the husband of which was struck on the head by a falling metal pipe when he was at work as a sprinkler fitter. -
Butler probation officer undergoing work-related anxiety says he was discriminated against for taking medical leave
PITTSBURGH – A Butler probation officer says that he was discriminated against by his superiors when he sought to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, for work-related stress and anxiety that he was suffering. -
Ambridge High student kicked off football team for Snapchat fight alleges racism
PITTSBURGH – A 14-year-old African-American and special needs student at Ambridge High School claims he was kicked off the football team for participating in an angry exchange with a teammate who had bullied him on Snapchat, and the other student was not disciplined because he was Caucasian. -
Walmart denies liability for injuries suffered by Fayette County minor, who slipped on yogurt in store
PITTSBURGH – Wal-Mart asserts that it is not responsible for injuries suffered by a minor in one of its Fayette County stores, a plaintiff who alleges she slipped on yogurt which had been dropped onto the floor. -
Department of Veterans Affairs denies subpar care led to Navy veteran suffering permanent vision loss
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs denies liability for allegations made by a Navy veteran, who claimed that substandard care he received at his local Veterans Affairs hospital resulted in his suffering permanent vision loss and damage. -
Settlement reached for 87-year-old man arrested after his OnStar system falsely reported his car as stolen
PITTSBURGH – An 87-year-old Western Pennsylvania man with a heart condition who alleged he was detained by police on suspicion of being a car thief, because the OnStar system in his vehicle erroneously reported it to authorities as stolen, has conditionally settled his claims with the security company. -
Federal jurisdiction contested in case of Bethel Park couple who allegedly contracted COVID-19 from physical therapists
PITTSBURGH – Entities in a negligence lawsuit centering on whether or not a physical therapy firm’s lack of using personal protective equipment led a Bethel Park couple to contract COVID-19 are battling over whether the case has a pertinent federal question. -
Lawsuit update: Microwave meatball makers say woman is to blame for burning her foot
PITTSBURGH – The manufacturers of microwave meatballs contend they are not responsible for burn injuries a Western Pennsylvania woman suffered, when a plastic container allegedly failed and the meatballs fell onto her left foot. -
Non-denominational church reiterates that Pa. officials won't recognize marriages performed by their ministers
PITTSBURGH – A Seattle-based, non-denominational church stands by its case that Allegheny County officials are allegedly misusing a Pennsylvania law to avoid solemnizing legal marriages in the Commonwealth. -
Instant Pot manufacturer argues that toddler's burn injuries were instead caused by her mother
PITTSBURGH – The manufacturer of an Instant Pot pressure cooking device which allegedly burned a two-year-old girl replies to litigation over the incident by counter-claiming that the child’s mother was instead responsible for her injuries. -
Giant Eagle wants sanctions imposed on plaintiffs who sued it over COVID-19 mask usage, arguing they committed misconduct
PITTSBURGH – Defense counsel for Giant Eagle grocery stores are seeking sanctions to be levied against several plaintiffs claiming their disabilities prevent them from wearing face coverings in stores during the coronavirus pandemic, claiming they’ve evaded proper discovery procedures and engaged in misconduct.