U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Teacher alleges racism at Easton Area School District
READING - A Black woman alleges a long history of racist and discriminatory behavior while she worked for the Easton Area School District. -
High-speed chase ends in wreck, lawsuit against State Police
PHILADELPHIA - A man injured as the result of a high-speed chase between state troopers and another driver has filed a lawsuit. -
Ex-Ballard Spahr worker says husband's cancer led to her firing
PHILADELPHIA - A woman who worked as a legal administrative assistant for the firm Ballard Spahr is suing it, claiming retaliation for missing time from work while her husband fought cancer. -
Verizon sues Pa. town over rejection of cell tower
PHILADELPHIA - Lower Saucon Township faces a federal lawsuit over its rejection of a Verizon cell tower. -
Lawsuit alleges broken ankle at spin class
PHILADELPHIA - A man whose son went to a spin class has filed a lawsuit that alleges the strap on his foot came undone, causing his ankle to break. -
Jazz director at Philly POPS sues over firing
PHILADELPHIA - The former jazz director with the Philly POPS has filed a racketeering lawsuit that accuses it of trying to monopolize the market for live orchestral music. -
Lawsuit blames caffeine in Panera lemonade for teen's cardiac arrest during Dune 2
PHILADELPHIA - A charged lemonade is to blame for an 18-year-old's heart problems, a federal lawsuit against Panera says. -
Lawsuit: Philadelphia detectives fabricated evidence to get murder conviction
PHILADELPHIA - A man whose murder conviction was overturned after years in jail is suing Philadelphia, claiming its detectives manufactured evidence. -
Philadelphia judge has chance to block FTC's new ban on noncompete agreements
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging the Biden Administration's new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts is asking a federal judge to stay its implementation and issue a preliminary injunction. -
Jewish group sues Haverford College, claims pro-Israel statements are grounds for punishment
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Jewish students and teachers who voice pro-Israel sentiments are subjected to harassment and bullying at Haverford College, a federal lawsuit claims. -
Company fights Philadelphia's punishment for handing out flyers to homeowners
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia faces a class action lawsuit that says its fines assessed to companies that deliver handbills to homeowners is excessive. -
Mariner Finance, targeted by AGs, says lawsuit is 'a misunderstanding of the law'
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A lending company facing federal action by state officials continues to stand by its business practices as more states attack them - despite the federal government's own investigation finding no wrongdoing. -
Azura sued over data breach
PHILADELPHIA - A federal class action lawsuit targets Azura over a recent data breach. -
National Parks Service, Philadelphia sued over fall on Ghost Tour
PHILADELPHIA - A man who hurt his left shoulder on a fall during a Philadelphia Ghost Tour has sued both the city and the National Parks Service. -
Quaker school sued over alleged student-on-student abuse
PHILADELPHIA - A federal lawsuit says the private Quaker School Abington Friends refused to prevent assault on a student that included fruit being stuffed in her mouth. -
Bensalem cops accused of excessive force in tow-truck dispute
PHILADELPHIA - A man who wanted to use a certain towing service when his car broke down was roughed up by cops who told him to use a different one, a lawsuit alleges. -
Lawsuit filed over murder in Delaware County prison
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a man strangled to death in prison by his cellmate is suing Delaware County and others for ignoring warnings his murderer was a danger to others. -
Wrongful death lawsuit against Safelite says windshield failed to stop metal object
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a woman killed when a piece of metal came through her windshield while driving is suing Safelite. -
Philadelphia Fire lieutenant claims gender, age discrimination
PHILADELPHIA - A female lieutenant with the Philadelphia Fire Department has filed a federal lawsuit that says she was treated differently than male counterparts. -
Fired staff allege rights violations at George Hill Correctional
PHILADELPHIA - Those who were fired after Delaware County assumed control of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility have filed a federal lawsuit.