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Nursing facility employee again says suit over underpaid staff should remain in Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – A nursing home employee who alleged that the managing companies of the facility engaged in false advertising and categorical underpayment of their “Weekend Warrior”-level staff, maintains for the second time that the case should retain jurisdiction in Allegheny County. -
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Arnold woman restates injury claims resulting from fall off ambulance stretcher
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman has reiterated that she suffered head, wrist and other injuries when she fell off a stretcher being operated by a local ambulance service. -
Suit: Rehabilitation center failed to prevent man's overdose death
PITTSBURGH – A plaintiff claims that a local man and father of five children who was residing at a rehabilitation center for those dealing with homelessness, mental illness or dependency issues died from an accidental overdose, and that the defendants negligently failed to prevent his tragic death. -
African-American culture center curator reasserts staircase fall led to her injuries
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh-area museum’s curator has reiterated claims that she suffered severe injuries in a fall on the center’s grounds, due to an alleged defectively-constructed staircase which also lacked a handrail. -
Health care facility again denies responsibility for causing home to flood with raw sewage
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania health care facility has again denied liability in litigation brought by a Mount Lebanon couple, who alleged the bottom level of their home was ruined when raw sewage accumulated there due to a line back-up caused by the defendants. -
Plaintiff who alleged Wayfair violated Anti-Tying Rule through its warranty policy discontinues case
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that Wayfair violated the Anti-Tying Rule by stating that its warranties on its goods will be void if consumers use third-party repair services to service the items they purchased from it, has subsequently discontinued her case. -
Pa. man says auto-financier violated state consumer credit code with fee system
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania man claims that a leading automobile financing company charges and collects illegal “pay-to-pay” fees from consumers statewide, in violation of the Commonwealth’s Consumer Credit Code. -
Shopper with lung condition's PHRA lawsuit over not wearing mask in grocery store is dismissed
PITTSBURGH – Litigation from a local man with a chronic lung condition against a Western Pennsylvania supermarket, a suit alleging it violated the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act when it turned him away for his decision not to wear a mask while shopping in June 2020, has been dismissed without prejudice. -
Philadelphia argues against Taxi Workers' Alliance's injunction request over airport pickup lanes
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has argued against an injunction being sought by a nonprofit corporation representing local taxi cab drivers, which alleged that its decision to modify where its drivers are positioned outside terminals at Philadelphia International Airport will cause irreparable damage to business. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 8 in the suits below: -
Woman suing UPMC for father's alleged wrongful death seeks discovery material from hospital
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who claimed that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at McKeesport was negligent in its care of her late father, after he suffered a pair of heart attacks which ultimately claimed his life, now adds that the hospital system has not responded to her discovery requests. -
Delco judge overrules objections of Crozer Health defendants, in funeral home cremation suit
MEDIA – A Delaware County judge has overruled preliminary objections from Crozer Health defendants, who are charged with negligence and tortious interference with a corpse and invasion of privacy after the plaintiff’s mother was embalmed and cremated, despite her express wishes. -
Allegheny County woman maintains claims Aldi's negligence led to metal shelf falling on her
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman who brought suit against discount grocery store chain Aldi after she says a metal produce shelf fell on her when she was shopping inside the grocer’s West Mifflin store, has refuted the defendant’s denials of liability. -
Jan. 26: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Unifirst Corporation vs Christopher Carr on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Unifirst Corporation against Christopher Carr on Jan. 26. -
U.S. Steel reduces class action pertaining to refinery pollution to nothing more than 'private nuisance'
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.” -
Plaintiff whose daughter was allegedly mistreated by softball coach wants school district's dismissal motion thrown out
SCRANTON – A Hanover Township man maintains claims that his daughter was mistreated and neglected by her softball coach, leading her to eventually suffer a severe brain injury when a batted ball hit her in the back of the head, and argues the defendant school district’s motion to dismiss must be denied. -
Case activity for Edith Paolino vs EXL Service on Jan. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Edith Paolino against Apple One and EXL Service on Jan. 5. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below: -
Law firm says defamation and slander suit is not duplicative, and should proceed
MEDIA – A local law firm and one of its Delaware County-based partners who accused a group of individuals of defamation and slander say their complaint should not be dismissed and is not duplicative of a prior action, to the contrary of the defendants’ arguments.