PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) recently asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania if it could intervene in Clean Air Act (CAA) lawsuit against U.S. Steel Corp.
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel is defending itself against a class action lawsuit alleging pollution from its Clairton Coke Works plant, denying it has made any nearby resident sick or diminished anyone's property value.
PITTSBURGH – A California corporation is seeking a restraining order and injunction to close a Pittsburgh restaurant over allegations of health and sanitation issues.
PITTSBURGH – A Glassport minor and his parent are seeking damages from an animal control agency after the minor was bitten by a cat later determined to be infected with rabies.
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh homeowners who believe that Roto-Rooter improperly diagnosed problems with their sewer lines and incurred more than $6,400 worth of costs for repair work to that effect are seeking restitution in state court.
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel is facing a consolidated class action lawsuit filed earlier this year resulting from alleged health issues and property damage from pollution related to its Clairton Coke Works plant, but have offered objections to the litigation and believe the plaintiffs’ case is an “over-reaching” one.