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Woman sues Mazda after allegedly defective vehicle crashes
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman claims she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body in a catastrophic motor vehicle accident two years ago, and has brought legal action against Mazda and other entities responsible for designing and selling the used vehicle that allegedly caused the crash. -
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. -
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. -
Suit: Mount Lebanon couple says health care facility causes raw sewage to flood into their home
PITTSBURGH – A Mount Lebanon couple has filed litigation alleging the bottom level of their home was ruined when raw sewage accumulated there due to a line back-up, and are seeking extensive compensatory damages as a result. -
Suit: Woman breaks right ankle after falling on snow at Rite Aid
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman has lodged a premises liability negligence lawsuit against her local Rite Aid, after falling on uncleaned salt and snow in the wake of a snowstorm which hit her area this past January and breaking her right ankle in the process. -
Brookfield Properties says plaintiff is to blame for injuries on Three Rivers Heritage Trail
PITTSBURGH – Brookfield Properties has denied liability for injuries suffered by a Canonsburg man when he fell on ice during a walk on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, alleging that he was comparatively negligent for the circumstances at issue. -
Objections argument in construction inspector's employment dispute looks to be continued
PITTSBURGH – A construction company’s arguments that it did not retaliate against one of its inspectors or violate the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, after he reported discrepancies pertaining to whether or not groundwater on a job site was categorized as “contaminated,” will be continued due to stipulated agreement of counsel for both parties. -
Pittsburgh travel agency denies liability in fatal anniversary trip to St. Martin
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh travel agency has denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the drowning death of the plaintiff’s wife, during a vacation the two had taken to St. Martin to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. -
Son sues Italian restaurant after mother breaks hip stepping out of booth, and later dies
PITTSBURGH – A man whose mother had an injurious fall at a local Italian restaurant nearly two years ago, which led her to suffer a broken hip and eventually die, has filed a wrongful death suit against the establishment. -
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. -
Physical therapy group's counsel seeks sanctions after alleged lack of discovery cooperation
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for an at-home physical therapist and her employer who previously contended that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020 was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered, now seek sanctions from plaintiff counsel for an alleged lack of response to discovery requests. -
Allegheny County judge calls foul on Pittsburgh’s 'jock tax,' grants pro players summary judgment
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a trio of professional athletes and the players’ associations of Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Hockey League, all of whom alleged that the City of Pittsburgh’s “jock tax” applied to both resident and non-resident athletes is unconstitutional, have won summary judgment in their clients’ case. -
West Penn Hospital gets its objections denied in case of baby boy who suffered brain damage
PITTSBURGH – West Penn Hospital and its affiliated companies, who disavowed any and all liability for negligence which allegedly caused a baby boy to develop severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy after his delivery, have had their preliminary objections denied. -
Nursing facility employee says weekend staff were underpaid and targeted with false advertising
PITTSBURGH – A nursing home employee alleges that the managing companies of the facility have engaged in false advertising and categorical underpayment of their “Weekend Warrior”-level staff. -
Bicyclist injured on campus of Carnegie Mellon University sues school for damages
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman alleges that a hidden speed bump she encountered during a bicycle ride on the Carnegie Mellon University campus caused her to be thrown from her bike and seriously injured. -
Nurse counters arguments from St. Clair Health Corporation, in breach of contract class action
PITTSBURGH – A registered nurse who brought class action litigation for breach of contract and violation of the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law on behalf of herself and others employed by St. Clair Health who were allegedly not properly paid for working extra shifts, has maintained her claims in spite of defense arguments to the contrary. -
Ohio rail company denies fault for train collision death of 15-year-old girl in South Fayette Township
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has denied liability for the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township two years ago. -
Man who fell through floor of home during open house files personal injury lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A man who sustained a series of injuries after a fall which took place during a real estate open house, has brought suit against individuals and entities he feels are both negligent and responsible for his injuries. -
Plaintiff who lost father at UPMC McKeesport says hospital's objections have no merit
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who alleged that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at McKeesport was negligent in its care of her late father, after he suffered a pair of heart attacks which ultimately claimed his life, maintains that the hospital’s preliminary objections have no merit. -
Construction company says firing of inspector did not violate state whistleblower law
PITTSBURGH – A construction company reiterates that it did not retaliate against one of its inspectors, after he reported discrepancies pertaining to whether or not groundwater on a job site was categorized as “contaminated”, nor it did not violate the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law.