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Nursing assistant fired after COVID-19 update: Plaintiff discontinues her own case
PITTSBURGH – A certified nursing assistant who alleged she was exposed to COVID-19 and requested to quarantine for 14 days but was instead fired, has discontinued her litigation against her former employer. -
People's Natural Gas faces negligence claim over fire at Pittsburgh shopping center
PITTSBURGH — People's Natural Gas is facing a lawsuit over a 2019 natural gas leak that caused fire damage in a Pittsburgh shopping center. -
Judge transfers $200K settlement petition over Xarelto usage to Allegheny County Orphans’ Court
PITTSBURGH – A $200,000 settlement petition filed in state court by the widow of a 68-year-old man who allegedly died from internal bleeding as a result of taking the blood-thinner medication Xarelto, has been transferred to the Wills/Orphans’ Court. -
Lawsuit: Worker suffers injuries from broken roll truck tarp arm
PITTSBURGH — A roll truck operator claims he suffered serious injuries at a local landfill due to the negligence of another roll truck driver whose truck's tarp arm fell off and struck him. -
Apartment building owner says neighbor company caused about $250K in damage after improper construction
PITTSBURGH – A housing community owner claims its neighbor’s construction caused nearly $250,000 in severe damage to retaining walls and surrounding property, and that the neighbor does not want to take responsibility for its actions. -
Woman suing J&J over talc-based product use allegedly giving her ovarian cancer, disagrees with company's liability denials
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman suing Johnson & Johnson for her development of ovarian cancer after she used its talc-based personal hygiene products for more than half of her life, refutes the pharmaceutical giant’s denials of liability. -
Pittsburgh woman scalded during shower settles claims with property manager and landlord
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman has settled negligence claims with a Western Pennsylvania property manager and landlord, after alleging that those actions led her to suffer third-degree burns when she went to take a shower. -
Contractor says news story that accused him of cheating 90-year-old man damaged his business
PITTSBURGH – An electric contractor alleges that a pair of broadcast news stories which reported that he overcharged a 90-year-old McCandless resident by more than $1,000 were untrue, and as a result his business lost money and his reputation was damaged. -
Black & Decker pursuing confidential protective order in $5 million construction fire case
PITTSBURGH – Black & Decker is seeking the entry of a confidential protective order to protect its business information, in a case alleging that it is responsible for a home construction fire that caused $5 million in damages. -
Ohio plaintiffs file wrongful death suit after death of man from cave-in, during sewer line replacement
PITTSBURGH – After the death of a man trapped underground during a cave-in while digging a trench to replace a sewer line in North Strabane Township, four Ohio plaintiffs are suing the commercial entities they feel are liable for survival and wrongful death. -
Grocery store sued as salad bar customer says she slipped, did a split and ruptured hamstring
PITTSBURGH — A customer who suffered multiple injuries after allegedly slipping on produce left on the floor near the salad bar at a Giant Eagle is claiming negligence. -
Estate of dead man answers assault case by arguing that plaintiff was a 'mutual combatant'
PITTSBURGH – The estate of a man counters a lawsuit brought by a Western Pennsylvania woman who was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by that same man, her now-deceased ex-boyfriend, by arguing that the plaintiff was a willing and “mutual combatant.” -
Carpet-cleaner fired over COVID-19 concerns update: Company says no proof shown it violated public policy
PITTSBURGH – A carpet cleaning service accused of wrongfully terminating a former employee for his objection to working in areas where protective measures were not being practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic, counters that the plaintiff has not shown a public policy exception to his at-will employment status. -
Homeowners face suit after DeLiv driver slips on icy, snowy sidewalk
PITTSBURGH — A DeLiv driver who slipped on an icy and snow-covered sidewalk while making a delivery is claiming negligence by the homeowners. -
City of Pittsburgh faces suit after woman falls on park walking trail
PITTSBURGH — A couple have filed a lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh after the wife allegedly fell on a city park walking trail and suffered multiple injuries. -
Senior citizen says her bank failed to protect her from falling prey to multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud scheme
PITTSBURGH – A senior citizen has brought suit against a Pittsburgh bank, which she claims failed to protect her and her sizable accounts from fraud and resulted in her losing millions of dollars to con artists. -
Maryland contractor blames employer's negligence for severe spinal injuries he sustained in fall from home
PITTSBURGH – A Maryland contractor alleges that his severe spinal fractures are the result of his employer’s negligence, in failing to prevent his injurious fall from the first floor roof of a home he was installing siding for two years ago. -
Lawsuit against doctor's office follows waiting room commotion
PITTSBURGH — A woman who was allegedly attacked by a mentally disabled person in the waiting room of her physician's office is claiming negligence. -
Travelers Insurance reiterates claims that gas company's negligence led to Penn Hills structure fire
PITTSBURGH – A major insurance provider stands by its claims that a natural gas company’s alleged negligence in failing to turn off the gas supply to a Penn Hills building, allegedly exacerbated the effect of a structure fire which took place at the property. -
Western Pa. media company says ex-employee's new job with market competitor violates its no-compete agreement
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania media company alleges 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 nearly seven years ago.