U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Division
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Ten pipeline workers file federal lawsuit against employers
PHILADELPHIA — Ten pipeline workers have filed suit in federal court alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law. -
Nexstara LLC claims Envirobusiness Inc. violated agreement
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania company is suing Envirobusiness Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment. -
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
PITTSBURGH – A man is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract. -
CPG International says Barrette Outdoor Living violated trademark
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania business is suing Barrette Outdoor Living Inc., an Ohio business, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. -
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company accused of wrongly denying benefits
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Fidelity responds to age discrimination allegations
PITTSBURGH — A former broker claims his former employer, Fidelity Brokerage Services, promoted a younger worker from another office to replace him after he was fired without an explanation in April, but the company is refuting those allegations. -
Labor union, Ameridrives International accused of violating man's rights
PITTSBURGH — A union member and former maintenance electrician has filed suit alleging violation of labor-management relations laws and the Family and Medical Leave Act. -
Taktl LLC accused of not making full payment under agreement
A California corporation is suing Taktl LLC, a Pennsylvania company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment. -
United Chemi-Con accused of breaching contract, warranty
A Pennsylvania business is suing United Chemi-Con Inc., an Illinois corporation, over its capacitors. -
Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems accused of breaching contract
PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems Inc., an Ohio corporation, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Former professor, in prison over child porn, faces civil lawsuit from alleged victims
PITTSBURGH — Three adults, acting on behalf of eight girls allegedly victimized in the production of child pornography, are suing federal prison inmate Kirk Nesset, a former professor at Allegheny College, alleging that he possessed pornography with the victims' images. -
Kane Hospitality Services accused of not paying amount owed in full
PENNSYLVANIA — A Pennsylvania corporation is suing The Kane Company, trading and doing business as Kane Hospitality Services, a Maryland business, alleging breach of contract. -
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield accused of wrongly denying payment
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Highmark Inc., d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging breach of contract by the insurer. -
Burger King Corporation, franchisee blamed for alleged fall on ice
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Burger King Corporation and franchisee Patterson-Erie Corporation, alleging negligence in connection with a fall on ice. -
Judge: Harassment of gay man 'exactly the evil' a federal law should address
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge provided a "solid foundation" for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's lawsuit regarding a gay man allegedly harassed by his manager at a Pittsburgh-area health care center, an employment litigator said during a recent interview. -
Owner of Cooper's RV Center cites 'miscommunication' as reason for pending lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – Cooper's RV Center blames miscommunication as the reason it was named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, design defect and product liability. -
Fidelity Brokerage Services accused of age discrimination
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Fidelity Brokerage Services, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Man fights plan to log area along stream
PITTSBURGH — A man is suing property owner Wesley H. Bain, alleging that the defendant's plan to log his property will harm the environment. -
Schlumberger Tech Corp. accused of violating wage laws
PITTSBURGH — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Schlumberger Tech Corp., claiming that the employer violated wage laws. -
Uniontown Hospital, others accused of negligence in man's care
PITTSBURGH — An administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a lawsuit against several parties, alleging negligence in medical care.