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Judge rejects Allegheny County officials' attempt to toss lawsuit from non-denominational church accusing it of religious bias
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied the attempt of Allegheny County officials to dismiss litigation from a Seattle-based, non-denominational church that alleged those officials are misusing a Pennsylvania law to avoid solemnizing legal marriages in the Commonwealth. -
Federal judge allows woman alleging sexual abuse as middle and high school student to proceed anonymously
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has permitted a plaintiff alleging that she was sexually abused as a middle school student by an assistant high school baseball coach, to proceed under a pseudonym. -
After Flying Fairy toy allegedly causes eye injuries, Walmart denies liability for plaintiffs' claims
PITTSBURGH – Walmart denies all liability for ocular injuries allegedly suffered by a Blairsville man, when a Flying Fairy toy purchased at a local store launched and collided with the plaintiff’s eyes. -
Case over Philadelphia's cancel of Columbus Day is appealed after judge dismissed it
PHILADELPHIA – After a federal judge dismissed a discrimination suit from Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla and local Italian-American groups over Mayor Jim Kenney’s removal of Columbus Day as an observed city holiday, the case has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
Video evidence clears two SCI-Rockview officers from inmate's excessive force lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT – Two corrections officials at SCI-Rockview have been dismissed from an excessive force lawsuit brought a prisoner currently in state custody, finding after viewing video evidence that they did not use force that was alleged at the time. -
Former high school football coach settles defamation claims against Pine-Richland School District
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man who served as a high school football head coach for eight years has settled allegations that he was defamed by school district officials with false claims that he permitted hazing and bullying in the football program. -
Settlement being finalized in suit from man who says incorrectly performed surgery led to wife's death
ALLENTOWN – Litigation which alleged that a group of medical professionals incorrectly performed a surgery and caused a woman's death from internal bleeding, is now headed towards settlement. -
Inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by correctional officers
PHILADELPHIA — A Riverside Correctional Facility inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by officers. Jose Gonzalez filed a complaint Jan. 5 in the U.S. -
Former Philadelphia School District worker alleges discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A Filipino male claims he suffered discrimination and retaliation while working for the Philadelphia School District. -
Former inmate alleges abuse by Philadelphia officers
PHILADELPHIA — A former City of Philadelphia corrections inmate alleges he was beaten by officers. -
Former Chester County chief detective alleges race discrimination
PHILADELPHIA — A former Chester County detective chief alleges he faced discrimination and retaliation because of his race. Kevin Dykes filed a complaint Jan. 3 in the U.S. -
Geisinger Health denies it violated federal antitrust laws and affected professional salaries, in class action
WILLIAMSPORT – Geisinger Health has denied it violated federal anti-trust laws as alleged in a class action lawsuit against itself and Evangelical Community Hospital, which claimed the Pennsylvania hospitals engaged in a secret “no-poach agreement” that suppressed professional mobility and salaries in Central Pennsylvania. -
After injurious fall, N.Y. couple settle negligence claims versus Potter Family Campground
WILLIAMSPORT – A New York couple have settled negligence claims against the Potter Family Campground, after one of the plaintiffs fell upon entering a cabin there and sustained a broken shoulder. -
Shopping cart manufacturer wants summary judgment in case of injured shopper at TJ Maxx
PITTSBURGH – The manufacturer of an allegedly-defective shopping cart is seeking summary judgment in a case filed by a Western Pennsylvania woman, who claimed that her broken left leg and left arm suffered while shopping at TJ Maxx were its fault and responsibility. -
Litigation over Frank Rizzo statue removal in Philadelphia returns to state court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation brought by supporters of a monument to controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, which argued the City of Philadelphia violated its Home Rule Charter and the due process rights of the plaintiffs when it removed the statue in 2020, will now be heard in state court. -
Whitehall Borough store owner drops case on alleged discriminatory policy governing skill games
PITTSBURGH – A Whitehall Borough store owner who claimed that local policy towards skill machines and mechanical device licenses was being selectively enforced against him in violation of state and federal law, has dismissed his case. -
McDonald's motion met with resistance from girl who alleged sexual harassment during job interview
PHILADELPHIA – A teenager who alleged that one of its managers showed her sexually graphic photos on his phone during her job interview is opposing an attempt by McDonald’s to secure a summary judgment ruling and dismiss her claims. -
Woman files civil rights lawsuit after Philadelphia police serve warrant to wrong address
PHILADELPHIA — A woman alleges City of Philadelphia police officers had the wrong address when they entered her home with a search warrant.Florence Fourcade filed a complaint Dec. 23 in the U.S. -
Third Circuit reinstates lawsuit against Millersville University over coed murdered on campus by boyfriend
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court has ruled that Millersville University will face a wrongful death lawsuit from the parents of a student murdered on campus by her boyfriend in February 2015. -
Private school says it didn't look other way on student's bullying; he claims it led him to eating disorder and PTSD
PITTSBURGH – A Christian private school denies allegations that it discriminated against a 16 year-old student on the basis of his race and ethnicity, through its alleged failure to prevent bullying he experienced, which later led him to develop an eating disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.