City of Kittanning
Recent News About City of Kittanning
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Severe burns from exploding vape battery case should remain in Allegheny County, counsel argues
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a Western Pennsylvania man who says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery for his vaping device exploded in his pants pocket argue that the related lawsuit should remain in Allegheny County. -
Exploding vape battery update: Battery maker says court lacks jurisdiction over it
PITTSBURGH – A battery maker charges that a Pennsylvania state court has no personal jurisdiction over it, in an action brought against it by a Western Pennsylvania man who says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery for his vaping device exploded in his pants pocket. -
Exploding vape battery update: Manufacturer seeking to change venue to Armstrong County court
PITTSBURGH – A vaping products manufacturer is seeking to change venue in an action brought against it by a Western Pennsylvania man, who says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery for his vaping device exploded in his pants pocket. -
Man says lithium ion battery exploded in his pants pocket and sues companies he feels are liable
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man says he suffered severe burns after a lithium ion battery exploded in his pants pockets, and has sued the companies responsible for designing, manufacturing and distributing the device. -
Security systems at issue in Pittsburgh class action
PITTSBURGH – A company is facing allegations of breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentation in the installation of a system alleged to be accessible to improper parties. -
Freeport man's class action lawsuit against 2Krew Security & Surveillance over system master code is dismissed in federal court
PITTSBURGH – A man who filed a federal class action lawsuit against the designer and installer of security and surveillance equipment in claiming a common “master code” can be used to turn off all of the same types of systems, has seen that suit dismissed. -
Kittanning couple sue Otis Elevator, claim accident at Armstrong County Health Center
PITTSBURGH — A Kittanning are suing Otis Elevator Co. and United Technologies Corp., citing alleged breach of warranty and negligence. -
Technician sues Hruska Mechanical, claiming unlawful employment practices
PITTSBURGH — A technician is suing Hruska Mechanical LLC, an HVAC company, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Mercik Unlimited Inc. employee alleges she is owed unpaid overtime wages
PITTSBURGH – A Kittanning woman alleges her employer has not paid her at the correct rate for her overtime work. -
Former warehouse worker claims she was subject to discrimination and termination for being female
PITTSBURGH – A military veteran and former warehouse and receiving worker has filed a gender discrimination against her past employer, charging that a hostile professional environment led to her termination simply due to her being female. -
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital seeks to vacate arbitration award
PITTSBURGH – A Kittanning hospital is asking a court to overturn an arbitration opinion in a grievance with a union. -
Ex-employee files class action against Dunkin’ Donuts owner over alleged overtime denial
A woman filed an individual, collective and class action complaint lawsuit against her former Pittsburgh-based employer on multiple allegations of federal and state employment law infringements between 2012 and 2015. Wendy L. -
County employee alleges unlawful harassment and discrimination
A Kittanning professional brought a lawsuit against a municipality and its officers, alleging civil rights violation in 2012-13. Marci Creel sued Armstrong County; David K.