U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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Lawyers get $200K in fees for $80K verdict
PITTSBURGH - Age discrimination lawyers will get about 250% more than their client, as a Pittsburgh federal judge has awarded them $200,000 for their work on a case against a custom cabinets company. -
Stolen money passed down the line can still be recovered, judge rules
PITTSBURGH - An investment firm will stay caught up in an embezzlement scheme involving the money of a prominent scientist who helped launch the Voyager spacecraft and the Hubble telescope. -
Bullying lawsuit against Beaver Area schools could be tossed soon
PITTSBURGH - The Beaver Area School District has received good news in a lawsuit over the hazing of an eighth-grade football player who was called names and concussed with a tennis racket. -
AG Henry's bid to stop closure of Pyrex plant hits road block
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge won't - for now - block plans that would close a Pyrex plant in Charleroi and eliminate hundreds of jobs. -
School district pays lawyer $350K after first-graders taught transgender issues
PITTSBURGH - The Mount Lebanon School District will pay more than $350,000 to a lawyer who alleged parents' civil rights were violated when first-graders were taught the concepts of gender dysphoria and transgender transitioning. -
Fudge formula: Company owner's words can't be used against him to reverse trade secrets verdict
PITTSBURGH - A fudge company can't use contradicting testimony to overturn a jury's verdict that it was using another business' trade secrets when making its product. -
Lawyers want three times more than they won client in age discrimination case
PITTSBURGH - Lawyers who scored a nearly $80,000 jury verdict in an age discrimination lawsuit now want to be paid three times that amount. -
Healthcare Facility Accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Employee
Carolyn Jones has filed a lawsuit against Cypress Grove Behavioral Health and its co-owners alleging racial discrimination leading to her wrongful termination. Filed in September 2024 in Louisiana's Western District Court, the suit claims violations under Title VII and Section 1981 following systematic dismissals and demotions based on race at the facility where she worked as Director of Social Services. -
Pregnant Woman Alleges Negligence Against Louisiana Hospital Over Emergency Care Refusal
Courtney Withers has taken legal action against CHRISTUS Health Southwestern Louisiana after allegedly being denied emergency care while pregnant, leading to complications for her newborn child. Filed in October 2024 in the Western District of Louisiana court system, this case highlights potential violations of federal healthcare laws aimed at ensuring immediate treatment during emergencies. -
Pittsburgh-area company hit with $79K age discrimination verdict
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania jury has ruled for a man who sued his former employer for age discrimination and whose case was bolstered by comments made by the company's president. -
Former Employee Sues Westmoreland County Over Disability Discrimination
Sean Lally has filed a lawsuit against Westmoreland County alleging discriminatory practices based on his disability during his brief employment as a caseworker earlier this year. The suit claims violations under both federal and state laws protecting disabled individuals from workplace discrimination. -
Lawyers make $433K for getting $250K for Kings Family Restaurant servers
PITTSBURGH - Lawyers will take nearly $200,000 more in fees than they scored for 400 Pittsburgh-area restaurant servers in a class action lawsuit. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Starbucks
A former Shift Supervisor at Starbucks has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation by her superiors at a Pittsburgh location. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and emotional distress as well as punitive damages. -
Former Server Alleges Discrimination Against Restaurant Over Disability
A former server has filed a lawsuit against Bud Murphy Enterprises alleging severe workplace discrimination due to PTSD and autism. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages among other forms of relief under ADA laws. -
Industrial Worker Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Employer
Caleb M. Marshall has filed a lawsuit against MZP Industrial Services alleging racial discrimination and retaliatory termination after reporting discriminatory treatment by his supervisor at a Pennsylvania worksite. -
Plaintiff Alleges Age Discrimination Against Former Employer Deets Mechanical
John McCall has filed a lawsuit against Deets Mechanical alleging age discrimination following his termination after nine years with the company. The complaint outlines various instances of alleged bias under new management led by Austin Linney and seeks multiple forms of relief including wage loss damages and attorney fees. -
Black Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Healthcare Company Over Sandwich Incident
Dawn Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Crothall Healthcare Inc., alleging racial discrimination after being fired over an incident involving free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The case highlights claims under Title VII and Section 1981 laws for wrongful termination based on race. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Employer
Dana Lombardo has filed a lawsuit against Green Apple Business Services Inc., claiming wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under ADA laws after requesting reasonable accommodations related to mental health conditions exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic stressors. -
Former Employee Alleges Political Retaliation And Age Discrimination Against Fayette County
Stephen Cooper has filed a lawsuit against Fayette County and its district attorney Michael Aubele alleging wrongful termination based on political retaliation and age discrimination following a local election dispute. -
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Puma North America Over Mobile App Accessibility
A visually impaired man has filed a lawsuit against Puma North America alleging that its mobile application violates ADA standards due to multiple accessibility barriers. The plaintiff seeks an injunction requiring modifications to make the app usable for individuals with visual disabilities.