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Woman sues cerebral palsy nonprofit, says she fell off porch
PITTSBURGH — An invitee is suing United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh, d/b/a Concepts for Community, a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity, citing alleged premises liability and negligence. -
Truck owner claims he was battered during repossession of his vehicle, sues towing company
PITTSBURGH — A truck owner is suing Credit Acceptance Corp. and United Towing Service LLC, lending institution and towing company, citing alleged violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act, and Uniform Commercial Code; battery; and conversion/trespass to chattels. -
Class action lawsuit filed against Burpee for alleged invasion of privacy
PITTSBURGH — A website visitor has filed a class-action lawsuit against W. Atlee Burpee & Co., d/b/a Burpee, a seed company, citing an alleged violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Act and invasion of privacy – intrusion upon seclusion. -
The Huddle accuses No Huddle Café of trademark infringement
PITTSBURGH — A restaurant is suing James Thomas, citing alleged common law trademark infringement, unfair competition, and violations of the Pennsylvania Trademark Act. -
Former police officer files discrimination suit against City of Johnstown
PITTSBURGH — A former police officer is suing the City of Johnstown, Craig Foust and Melissa Komar, local municipality and city officials, citing alleged retaliation and violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. -
Opioid companies named in Pittsburgh class action lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Cephalon Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Corp., manufacturer, citing alleged civil conspiracy, negligence and unjust enrichment. -
Former patient accuses Excela Health Frick Hospital of malpractice
PITTSBURGH — A patient is suing Frick Hospital, t/d/b/a Excela Health Frick Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, citing alleged professional negligence, corporate negligence, and violation of EMTALA. -
Man claims he was defrauded by Iron Bull Interiors
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania man is suing Graham R. McCollum, John R. McCollum, Regina McCollum, Iron Bull Interiors LLC, Fairbanks Holding Co. Inc., and W.F. Cody Corp., citing alleged fraud, conversion, conspiracy and unjust enrichment. -
Damaged mailbox leads to web of litigation
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County resident is suing Zokaites Contracting and Robinson Law Group, citing an alleged wrongful use of proceedings, violations of the Dragonetti Act and civil conspiracy while seeking punitive damages. -
Superior Court upholds finding that insurance companies violated consumer protection law
PITTSBURGH - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has rejected an appeal from insurance companies in a case that found they “deceitfully profited” in a business dealing. -
Washington & Jefferson College says student caused fire, resulting in more than $585,000 in damages
PITTSBURGH — A private college is suing a student, citing alleged negligence and trespass to real property. -
Allegheny County jail guard on duty during inmate's suicide fighting suspension
PITTSBURGH – A former Allegheny County Jail corrections guard claims an arbitrator overstepped the authority of her role in punishing her for alleged dereliction of her duty in failing to notice the death of a jail inmate. -
Death at Steelers-Cowboys game leads to lawsuit; Heinz Field blamed for lack of security
PITTSBURGH – The widow of a man killed after an altercation at a Pittsburgh Steelers game in November 2016 is seeking to hold the assailants, the stadium and its security team legally responsible for his death. -
Air transport pilot claims he was fired for allegedly trying to improve in-flight patient safety
PITTSBURGH — An air transport pilot is suing Metro Aviation Inc, a helicopter ambulance service, claiming he was fired in retaliation for contacting the company's national headquarters about a proposal to improve in-flight patient safety. -
Parents claims child was abused at Allegheny Co. daycare center
According to the complaint, on April 10, 2017, plaintiffs' five-month-old infant, B.S., was under the care of defendant Julia Spencer at the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church Early Learning Center when the child was allegedly attacked, assaulted and abused, causing bruises on his neck and shoulder. -
Woman claims seller's boyfriend struck her with a coffee table she had just purchased
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing an Allegheny County resident, claiming that he struck her with a coffee table that she had purchased from his girlfriend. -
Forklift equipment company sues former employee for breach of confidentiality agreement
PITTSBURGH — A forklift equipment company is suing William Wagner, a former employee, citing alleged breach of confidentiality agreement. -
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Allegheny Co. woman says emergency medical service dropped her on way to hospital
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County resident is suing Seneca Area Emergency Services Inc., emergency medical service, citing alleged negligence. -
Pittsburgh couple sue water and sewer authority over basement flooding
PITTSBURGH — A couple are suing Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, a municipal corporation, citing alleged negligence. -
Union Railroad, U.S. Steel and WTI Rust Holdings blamed for asbestos exposure
PITTSBURGH — An employee and his wife are suing Union Railroad Co., U.S. Steel Corp. and WTI Rust Holdings Inc, alleging negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, gross willful and wanton misconduct.