U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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State GOP Caucus says Muslim photographer who claimed discrimination didn't exhaust administrative remedies first
HARRISBURG – A former employee of the State House of Representatives’ Republican Caucus who alleged he received prejudicial treatment for his practice of the Islamic faith did not exhaust his administrative remedies before filing suit, the Caucus claims. -
Parent alleges York student suffered mental anguish when police officer took him home
HARRISBURG – The father of a former School District of the city of York student alleges the minor student's constitutional rights were violated when a school police officer took the child home and dropped the student off without verifying an adult was home. -
Camelback Resort sued for a third time in nine months over alleged injury on 'The Flowrider'
SCRANTON – A New York man is suing a Tannersville-based waterpark, alleging he was injured on one of its rides. -
U.S. requests federal Pennsylvania court terminate antiquated antitrust judgments
HARRISBURG - The United States took its initiative to banish legacy antitrust judgments to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on April 9, filing a memo that backed its argument. -
Hauser Family Farms files trespass allegations against Atomic Dog
HARRISBURG – A limited liability company that owns a Biglerville property is seeking an order for an individual and a company to remove their chattel from its property. -
Consumer files suit against Split Rock Resort over card digits on receipt
SCRANTON – A New York resident alleges a Harmony resort placed her at a risk of identity theft by printing more numbers than allowed by law on a receipt. -
Former housekeeper files suit against Ramada accusing supervisor of sexual assault
SCRANTON – A former housekeeper for the Ramada hotel chain recently filed a lawsuit against the company and the franchise operator of the Ramada by Wyndham in Hazelton alleging she was sexually assaulted by one of her supervisors. -
Monroe County man says Service Link, Seterus robbed and vandalized his house
SCRANTON – A Monroe County man recently filed a lawsuit against property inspection company Service Link claiming its workers burglarized and vandalized his home. -
Lawsuit filed over Kenny Golladay autograph signing in York
HARRISBURG - A sports agent and his company have brought a lawsuit against a sports memorabilia company in York and its owner, claiming they violated the exclusive marketing agreement he has with an NFL player. -
Pottsville High athlete sues over suspension; School says harassment of mentally disabled man included nude dance, vile behavior with lollipop
The parents of a Pottsville Area High School football player have filed suit against the school district after their son was suspended for allegedly performing a nude dance with a towel in the locker room. -
Wrongful death lawsuit connected to fatal 2016 plane crash apparently settled; Plaintiffs were seeking $5 million
PHILADELPHIA – A wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a deceased airplane pilot, which suggested negligence and technological failure on the part of the defendants caused the fatal crash, was recently dismissed in federal court. -
Lawsuit over fatal boom lift accident coming to Pennsylvania
KANSAS CITY — The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas has denied the request of Pennsylvania-based JLG Industries Inc. to dismiss a lawsuit against the lift and equipment manufacturer that was filed by the family of a worker who was crushed in an aerial boom lift accident in Missouri. -
Man sues City of York over traffic stop, arrest
HARRISBURG — A motorist is suing the City of York, et al, a municipal law enforcement agency, citing alleged unreasonable searches and seizures. -
Lawsuit: Hershey forced out older white employees for young minority hires
SCRANTON — An employee is suing The Hershey Co., citing alleged fraudulent inducement and wrongful termination. -
Copper press fitting manufacturer Viega LLC is accused of unfair business practices
HARRISBURG — A commercial mechanical contractor is suing Viega LLC, a manufacturer, citing alleged restraint of trade under the Clayton Act and monopolization under the Sherman Act. -
Gas rights owners claim Chesapeake Appalachia LLC has failed to compensate them for production
WILLIAMSPORT — Gas and mineral rights owners are suing oil and gas companies, citing alleged erroneous accounting of and insufficient payment for their share of production. -
Luzerne Co. cop, accused of forcing women to perform oral sex, hit with civil lawsuit
SCRANTON — Legal troubles continue for a Luzerne County cop accused of forcing women to perform non-consensual sex acts. -
Mower lift blamed for woman's crushed fingers
SCRANTON — A consumer is suing Mojack Distributors LLC, a mower lift manufacturer, citing alleged negligence and strict product liability. -
Financial assistant claims she was wrongfully terminated by Penn State
WILLIAMSPORT — A financial assistant is suing Pennsylvania State University, a former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Christianity club sues Mechanicsburg School District to be allowed to distribute Bibles on school property
HARRISBURG – A Christian-centered student organization in Mechanicsburg is suing its school district, superintendent and high school principal, claiming its free speech were violated when it was denied the opportunity to distribute its literature and Bibles in a school building.