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Diane Dale has filed a lawsuit against Scranton Housing Authority following an accident where she fell due to a faulty handicap bar in her apartment bathroom. Represented by attorney Kevin M. Conaboy, Dale seeks damages for her injuries and accuses the housing authority of negligence in maintaining safe living conditions.
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PHILADELPHIA – The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has denied liability for the death of one of its former conductors from COVID-19, charging his estate has failed to properly plead such a claim.
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PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak has asked for 60 days in which to complete what it refers to as necessary discovery and depositions, in a suit brought by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury.
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PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has resolved claims connected to the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township nearly three years ago.
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dionna Brooks against Daniel Stevens and National Railroad Passenger Corporation on Feb. 10.
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PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel has deemed class action litigation from a Western Pennsylvania homeowner, which alleged its refinery plant in Braddock has generated pollutant byproducts which have affected the quality of life of area residents, as “at most, a claim for private nuisance.”
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PITTSBURGH — A Union Railroad worker alleges he suffered occupational injuries after working as a signal worker and technician for more than 20 years.
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PHILADELPHIA – A potential settlement of $325,000 is on the table for claims brought against Amtrak by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury.
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PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S.
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PHILADELPHIA – After winning dismissal of claims brought against it by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury, Amtrak has answered the complaint and denied liability for the events in question.
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PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak worker claims he faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor after suffering an on the job injury. Matthew Daley filed a complaint March 23 in the U.S.
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HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania agreed with CSX Transportation, Inc. that a retired train brakeman and conductor’s toxic substances exposure lawsuit filed against the company properly belonged in a Maryland court, as opposed to a Philadelphia one.
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Eric Bugaile Elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority.
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PITTSBURGH — A bicyclist who suffered severe injuries on a bike path in Pittsburgh after hitting a chain that had been laid on the road in between two concrete barriers is claiming negligence. Thomas H.
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27 Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America, 1 Lawyer Of The Year & 6 Lawyers Named Ones to Watch.
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PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court unanimously ruled that an amendment to the False Claims Act which lowered the burden of proof on whistleblowers does apply retroactively, to any case pending when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that the amendment was designed to cover.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly ruled Tuesday that natural gas pipeline projects which are granted federal approval can utilize eminent domain for state-owned land, bolstering efforts for the planned 116-mile-long PennEast Pipeline through Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 28 in the suits below:
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The following cases categorized as "240 real property: torts to land" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Adele Altimari against Does 1-10 and New Hope & Ivyland Railroad on May 28: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15156438.), Filed By Adele Altimari. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form, # 4 Case Management Track Form)(rayz, Arkady)'.
