U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Eight minor students say Lackawanna County tech school teacher molested them and officials ignored it
SCRANTON – Eight students enrolled at the Lackawanna County Career Technology Center during the 2016-2017 school year have filed litigation in response to the actions of an instructor there who has pleaded guilty to indecent assault, claiming the school failed to both investigate and stop his behavior. -
Malpractice insurance association again sues Gov. Wolf, General Assembly to prevent being acquired by State
HARRISBURG – A medical malpractice liability insurance association has filed its latest lawsuit to protect its status as a private entity, from what it feels are repeated attempts on the part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to acquire it and its assets for use in the state budget. -
Civil lawsuit filed against Lackawanna Co. prison counselor facing criminal charges
SCRANTON — A former inmate is suing a jail and its employees, alleging that he was sexually harassed and sexually abused by a counselor while he was incarcerated. -
Christianity club settles suit with Mechanicsburg School District over distribution of Bibles on school grounds
HARRISBURG – A Christianity-focused student organization in Mechanicsburg has settled claims with the school district, superintendent and high school principal it sued, initially claiming its free speech was violated when it was denied the opportunity to distribute literature and Bibles in a school building. -
Teamsters Union is accused of forcing unwilling employees to pay union dues
SCRANTON —A group alleges that they were made to pay union fees though they didn't want to be a part of the union. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
TE Connectivity Corp. is accused of firing employee in retaliation for Workers' Comp filing
HARRISBURG — A team leader is suing TE Connectivity Corp., a technology company, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Passenger accuses Greyhound Bus Lines of racism
HARRISBURG — A paying customer is suing Greyhound Bus Lines Inc. and Wayne Torrence, common carrier operators, citing alleged discrimination and negligence. -
Principal sues Palmerton school board members for alleged gender discrimination
SCRANTON — An East Norriton couple are suing Palmerton Area School District and other school officials, citing alleged gender discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation. -
Lift operator sues Michigan corporation for alleged manufacturing defect
HARRISBURG — A lift operator is suing Phil Brown Welding Corp., a Michigan corporation, citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties. -
Class action lawsuit claims Seterus used unlawful debt collection practices
WILLIAMSPORT — A home owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Seterus Inc., a specialty mortgage service company, citing alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, violations of the Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act, and violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.