Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
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Lawsuit: Mechanical door suddenly closed on customer at Giant Eagle
PITTSBURGH — A customer who allegedly was injured when a mechanical door suddenly closed on her at a Giant Eagle supermarket is claiming premises liability. -
Just before trial, Sephora wants to dismiss suit from bride who developed impetigo after getting make-up done at its store
PITTSBURGH – Three weeks before proceeding to trial, Sephora argues that the claims of a bride who allegedly contracted impetigo six days before her wedding and after getting her makeup done at one of its Pittsburgh-area stores should be dismissed, due to not providing a pre-trial statement prior to the scheduled deadline. -
Plaintiff discontinues wrongful death lawsuit against Clearfield County alternative fuel vehicle servicer
PITTSBURGH – The sister of a man killed when a cylinder of compressed natural gas on his converted pick-up truck exploded, has discontinued negligence and liability claims against the company who serviced his vehicle. -
Man sues medical marijuana store, blames it for trip and fall
PITTSBURGH — A man who allegedly tripped over a raised electrical outlet at a medical marijuana retail outlet in Pittsburgh is claiming negligence. -
Confidential protective motion granted in substitute teacher's CHRIA case against Deer Lakes School District
PITTSBURGH – A state court judge has granted a protective motion for confidentiality in the case of a substitute teacher who sued Deer Lakes School District, after the District learned he was once arrested in 1956 and allegedly denied him work in their schools. -
Lawsuit: Unlevel concrete slabs on sidewalk caused woman's fall, hip fracture
PITTSBURGH — A woman who tripped over unlevel concrete slabs on the sidewalk in the McKees Rocks Borough and suffered a fractured hip and other injuries is claiming negligence. -
Worker who suffered electrical shock on job site claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A worker who suffered electrical shock at a job site in Washington is claiming he was falsely told the electrical lines had de-energized. -
Former telemedicine company employee alleges race, age discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A telemedicine company is facing a lawsuit alleging one of its employees suffered age and race discrimination and was fired a week after complaining -
Tennessee company rejecting attempt to be added to injury suit from man who had tree fall on him during his run
PITTSBURGH – A Tennessee company has rebuffed an attempt from Blystone Tree and Landscaping to add it to a lawsuit which claims that itself and a pair of Pittsburgh homeowners are liable for injuries that a local man suffered, when an oak tree on the defendants’ lawn collapsed and fell on him during his run. -
94-year-old Pittsburgh woman who alleged assault by home health care worker settles case
PITTSBURGH – A 94-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted by her home health care aide has reached a settlement in her second lawsuit in state court concerning the events in question. -
Whitehall store owner's suit claiming skill games policy skirts law will now be heard in federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Whitehall Borough store owner’s lawsuit alleging that local policy towards skill machines and mechanical device licenses is being selectively enforced against him in violation of state and federal law, will now be heard in a Pennsylvania federal court. -
Pa. media company settles contractual claims with former on-air personality now working for a different employer
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania media company has settled claims that one of its former on-air personalities accepted a job with a competitor in the same market, thus violating the no-compete terms of an employment agreement she signed seven years ago. -
Lawsuit: Woman injured by protruding metal piece on clothing rack at Victoria's Secret
PITTSBURGH — A couple allege the wife suffered serious injuries after tripping over a metal piece on the bottom of a clothing rack at a Victoria's Secret store. -
Plaintiff who inhaled fumes from chemical fire and suffered respiratory damage, settles claims
PITTSBURGH – A Beaver County woman has settled claims connected to severe respiratory ailments she alleged she suffered after inhaling fumes from a chemical fire which took place about a half-mile from her residence. -
W.V. insurer wants sanctions from defendants it accused of colluding in fraud related to fatal accident
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a West Virginia insurer is seeking sanctions from defendants it said had attempted to perpetrate a fraud upon the company, in an underlying lawsuit relating to coverage upon a fatal accident. -
Lawsuit: Apartment tenant suffers injuries after ceiling collapse
PITTSBURGH — A tenant who suffered injuries in an apartment ceiling collapse is claiming negligence. -
Man who alleged contractors' flooring installation negligence led to a fire at his residence wants to add another defendant
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man who claimed that improper installation of flooring and the lack of oversight from a pair of contractors he hired led to a fire erupting at his residence, seeks to add another defendant to his case. -
Woman sues Pittsburgh apartment complex owners after ceiling collapse
PITTSBURGH — A woman who suffered injuries after the ceiling in her Pittsburgh apartment collapsed is claiming negligence. -
Pittsburgh says immunity protects police officer from assault and battery allegations
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for a member of the Pittsburgh Police Department has cited the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act in response to allegations made by a local man who claimed he was assaulted by local police officers in 2013 when he was returning home from a trip to a convenience store alongside his brother. -
Lawsuit filed over $1M fire at Pittsburgh bank
PITTSBURGH — Samsung and others are facing a lawsuit from an insurance provider seeking reimbursement for more than $1 million of fire damage allegedly caused by a defective battery system in a cordless sweeper.