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Woman sues Lancaster Co. hotel after falling from second floor to avoid fire
READING - A federal lawsuit against a hotel in Pennsylvania's Amish country says it effectively trapped guests on the second floor when a fire broke out, leading a woman to injure herself escaping with bed sheets tied together. -
PhilaPort suing over deepening of Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA - PhilaPort has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the dredging of the Delaware River has allowed Delaware to profit despite fighting the project. -
Outback sued over slippery stool, spilled soup
PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit against Outback alleges back injuries from a stool that slipped out from under a customer. -
Online gun-seller sued, allegedly sending customers' info elsewhere
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man is suing the online firearms retailer Primary Arms, claiming it is sending personal information relating to purchases to a third party. -
White lieutenant claims racism in Philly PD afer photo flap, reinstatement
PHILADELPHIA - A lieutenant with the Philadelphia Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against because he is white. -
Lawyer sues Blank Rome, former client for allegedly trying to ruin her reputation
PHILADELPHIA - An attorney who represented Avco in aircraft crash legislation is now suing the company and others, including the firm Blank Rome, for pursuing an injunction she says would have ruined her career. -
Public Notice - Amended Solicitation for Furniture for Judge's Conference and Dining Rooms
In accordance with the advertising requirements of Volume 14, Section 315 of The Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures, the Clerk’s Office for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is soliciting GSA quotations for the Purchasing of furniture for the Judge’s Conference (3045) and Dining (3044) Rooms. -
Sex trafficking victim alleges Lancaster hotel's negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A sex trafficking victim claims the owners of an Econo Lodge in Lancaster failed to see the obvious signs of illegal activity on their premises. -
Philadelphia personal injury firm accused of gender discrimination against paralegal
PHILADELPHIA — A personal injury law firm is facing allegations it discriminated against a paralegal applicant due to her gender. -
Suit: SEPTA officer assaulted protestors
PHILADELPHIA — A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) officer is being accused of assaulting protestors at a protest following the death of George Floyd. -
Suit: Borough of Sharon Hill officers fired shots into crowd at high school football game
PHILADELPHIA — A parent alleges her minor daughter suffered injuries after Borough of Sharon Hill police officers fired shots into a crowd at a high school football game. -
Car dealership alleges City of Philadelphia illegally seized, sold vehicle at auction
PITTSBURGH — A car dealership alleges the City of Philadelphia illegally seized one of its stolen vehicles and then sold it at auction. -
Suit: Woman slips after taking off shoes at Philadelphia International TSA checkpoint
PHILADEPHIA — A woman alleges she slipped after removing her shoes at a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International. Jacqueline Allen-Fillmore filed a complaint April 26 in the U.S. -
Bloomingdale's worker claims misplaced ladder caused her fall in stock room
PHILADELPHIA — A Bloomingdale's worker is claiming negligence after tripping over a misplaced ladder in the store's stock room. Angeliki N. -
Worker alleges defective scaffolding caused his more than nine-foot fall
PHILADEPHIA — A worker alleges defective scaffolding caused him to fall more than nine feet and suffer multiple injuries. -
Shipyard worker alleges racial discrimination, retaliation for filing federal lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A shipyard worker alleges he faced racial discrimination by his coworkers and others and was fired in retaliation for filing a federal lawsuit. -
Former inmate says he was denied showers during disgusting stint at Curran-Fromhold
PHILADELPHIA — A former Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility inmate alleges he was denied clean sheets and a shower and was not allowed to leave his cell during his two-month confinement. -
Man alleges illegal search, seizure by Philadelphia PD during vigil
PHILADELPHIA — A man alleges he was illegally searched and detained by City of Philadelphia Police Officers during a candlelight memorial service. -
Black LGBTQ teacher sues Philadelphia schools
PHILADELPHIA — A Black LGBTQ teacher with the School District of Philadelphia alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation. -
Suit: City of Philadelphia police officers illegally detained, searched minor
PHILADELPHIA — Two City of Philadelphia police officers are being accused of illegally searching and detaining a minor without probable cause. X.J., a minor, by his parent and natural guardian, Yesinia Negron filed a complaint April 5 in the U.S.