News from August 2018
Uniontown woman sues elevator company after alleged accident in hospital
PITTSBURGH – A Uniontown hospital worker claims a defective elevator caused her to fall when a food cart she was pushing got caught in the gap between the elevator and basement floor.
Cancer-stricken UPS employee sues company for disability discrimination
HARRISBURG — An operations manager who was diagnosed with liver cancer is suing United Parcel Service Inc. Harrisburg and United Parcel Service Inc. Atlanta, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Gov. Wolf, state officials sue to stop manufacturer of 3D printed plastic guns
PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and the State Police are suing the maker of plastic guns for allegedly allowing the 3D printing of unlicensed plastic guns that go undetected through metal detectors.
United Skates of America sued for more than $50,000 after skater trips
PHILADELPHIA — A patron is seeking more than $50,000 in damages from the United Skates of America Inc. and Millenium Skate World after allegedly suffering injuries.
Widower sues Allegheny Co. healthcare providers after wife dies from pneumonia
PITTSBURGH — A widower is suing Allegheny Health Network Allegheny General Hospital, Lana Y. Schumacher M.D., citing alleged professional negligence, after the death of his wife from pneumonia.
Delaware County YMCA sued after alleged fall from bleachers at Beverly Hills Middle School
MEDIA — A daughter and mother are suing Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County and Upper Darby School District, after an alleged fall from the bleachers at Beverly Hills Middle School.
Defense says man allegedly hit in face with bottle at bar has only one remedy, the Dram Shop Act
PHILADELPHIA – A New York man who allegedly suffered severe injuries after being struck in the face by a glass-wielding patron inside a Philadelphia nightclub has sued for damages, but defense counsel refutes the suit and says his only remedy is through the Dram Shop Act.
Plaintiff says he was attacked by neighbors' German Shepherds while hanging Christmas lights
PHILADELPHIA – A local man arranging Christmas decorations outside his home last year says his neighbors’ German Shepherd dogs attacked and injured him without provocation, and has filed legal action to recover monetary damages.
Latest Xarelto trial brings sixth consecutive victory for its manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson and Bayer
PHILADELPHIA – Manufacturers of blood-thinning medicine Xarelto have prevailed in a Philadelphia court for the third time and for the sixth time in total, defeating liability claims that the drug caused gastrointestinal bleeding in a plaintiff who was prescribed it.
Calls from debt collector lead to litigation
A debt collector faces a class action lawsuit after allegedly repeatedly calling a Honey Brook man's cellphone.
Employee attacked mother and son in Monroeville Mall, lawsuit says
A Trafford mother and son say a visit to Monroeville Mall ended in injuries and a 911 call.
Restaurant took 20 percent of server's tips, lawsuit claims
A server accuses a local restaurant of unlawfully taking her tips and firing her after she complained.
Inmate sues Department of Corrections after injury
An inmate blames prison officials for a fall that permanently injured him.
Former employee accused of breaching employment contract
A Pittsburgh man faces a lawsuit after violating a severance agreement with his former employers.
Scranton Econo Lodge sued over bedbugs
A visitor from Brooklyn accuses a local motel of allowing an infestation of bedbugs.
Parents of Waynesboro student allege discrimination
The Waynesboro Area School District's decision to place a student in special education classes prompted a recent federal lawsuit.
Pittsburgh resident accuses manufacturer of wrongful termination
A manufacturer of scientific equipment faces allegations of disability discrimination.
Son and mother sue apartment operator for negligence
An apartment complex faces litigation after a glass door broke and sliced a boy's arm.
Pittsburgh resident blames bar for injuries after a brawl
A fight at the Ugly Dog bar in Pittsburgh prompted a recent lawsuit by an injured resident.
Ambit Energy settles $9.3 million class action; $1.4M goes to attorneys
A Pennsylvania woman settled a class action lawsuit against Ambit Energy in a dispute over fees earlier this month.