Borough of Jefferson
Recent News About Borough of Jefferson
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Parents of high school student say unchecked bullying and racism led their son to develop eating disorder and PTSD
PITTSBURGH – The parents of a Pittsburgh-area high school student claim their son was discriminated against on the basis of his race and ethnicity, as his school supposedly failed to address the pervasive bullying he was experiencing and caused him to be afflicted with an eating disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. -
Woman reiterates legality of claims connected to her fall in Philly's Washington Square Park
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman who suffered severe leg injuries in a fall over a metal barrier at Washington Square Park more than two years ago argues that the U.S. government’s attempt to dismiss her litigation should be disregarded, based on the fact that the allegations do not fall under the discretionary function exception. -
Suit: Lack of monitoring for infrared sauna booth led to plaintiff's burn injuries on his feet
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man alleges he suffered severe burns on the tops of his feet, after a session in an infrared sauna therapy booth in a Pittsburgh business. -
U.S. government says discretionary function exception nullifies suit of woman injured in Philly's Washington Square
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. government denies liability for severe leg injuries that a local woman alleged she suffered in a fall over a metal barrier at Washington Square Park more than two years ago. -
Patient alleges lack of fall prevention measures led to her traumatic brain injury
PHILADEPHIA — A former patient of an extended care facility claims lack of fall prevention procedures caused her to fall and suffer a traumatic brain injury. Maria R. -
Johnson & Johnson prevails in first talc cancer trial to come to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – After almost five weeks of trial, the first talcum powder/cancer trial in Philadelphia has resulted in a jury verdict victory for Johnson & Johnson, defeating claims that its baby powder product led a Bucks County woman to develop ovarian cancer. -
Federal case which alleged discrimination against Black applicants of Vesper Dayclub is settled
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman’s lawsuit which accused the Vesper Dayclub in Northern Liberties of discriminating through its membership application process against prospective Black members has been settled. -
Father banned from school district sporting events alleges defamation
PITTSBURGH — A father who has been banned from all school events by the Jefferson-Morgan School District due to alleged bullying, physical aggression and use of profanity is claiming defamation. Virgil McNett filed a complaint Aug. 20 in the U.S. -
Youth football league hasn't answered info requests from woman suing it over French fry burns
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a concession stand volunteer who suffered third-degree burns within minutes of handling French fries when working at a youth football game, is seeking a state court to compel responses from the league to its discovery requests. -
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. -
Judge sends Philly's first talc powder trial back to state court, after finding plaintiffs did not act in bad faith
PHILADELPHIA – The first talcum powder/cancer trial in Philadelphia will take place in state court, after a federal judge recently ruled that Johnson & Johnson was wrong in its attempts to remove the case from the federal venue on the very day jury selection was to take place. -
Suit alleges senior living facility's neglect, overmedication led to patient's death
PITTSBURGH — A Bethal Park senior living facility is facing a lawsuit alleging its overmedicating and neglect of a patient led to her fall, hip fracture, malnutrition and death. -
Lawsuit: Woman suffered serious leg injuries when falling over metal barrier in Philly's Washington Square Park
PHILADELPHIA – A local woman alleges in a personal injury lawsuit that she suffered severe leg injuries in a fall over a metal barrier at Washington Square Park more than two years ago. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on June 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on June 4 in the suits below: -
June 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Man who refused to pollute Monongahela River settles wrongful termination suit against municipal entities
PITTSBURGH – A wrongful termination suit from a man who claims he was fired from a water and sewer authority when he refused to dump raw sewage into the Monongahela River has settled litigation with the West Elizabeth Sanitary Authority and other entities. -
Case activity for Linda Garris vs Short Term Disability Income Plan of Jefferson on June 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Linda Garris against Short Term Disability Income Plan of Jefferson on June 4. -
May 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on May 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 3 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Denise Jefferson vs SKY Trans Inc. on May 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Denise Jefferson against Gourav Singh, SKY Trans Inc. and Uday Singh on May 3.