News from 2022
Man sues Red Roof Inn after ceiling debris from above bed falls on his head
LANCASTER — A man who was allegedly injured when debris from the ceiling above his bed fell on his head at a Red Roof Inn in Lancaster is claiming negligence.
Ag Shapiro Leads Coalition Seeking Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
Ag Shapiro Leads Coalition Seeking Relief for Student Loan Borrowers.
Worker alleges hydraulic machine caused fracture of spine
PITTSBURGH — A worker at an American Airlines facility located at the Pittsburgh International Airport alleges a defective hydraulic machine caused his spine fracture.
Bar patron allegedly suffers brain damage at Krazy Karen's
PITTSBURGH — A bar customer alleges he was violently attacked by another patron who was intoxicated and suffered permanent brain damage.
Truck driver alleges Walmart employee struck him with pallet jack while unloading freight
PITTSBURGH — A truck driver alleges a Walmart employee struck him with a pallet jack while his freight was being unloaded at a Walmart Supercenter in Allegheny County.
Shipyard worker alleges racial discrimination, retaliation for filing federal lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A shipyard worker alleges he faced racial discrimination by his coworkers and others and was fired in retaliation for filing a federal lawsuit.
Former inmate says he was denied showers during disgusting stint at Curran-Fromhold
PHILADELPHIA — A former Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility inmate alleges he was denied clean sheets and a shower and was not allowed to leave his cell during his two-month confinement.
Jeff McShane Receives 2022 Top 50 Technology Professional Award
Jeff McShane Receives 2022 Top 50 Technology Professional Award.
Law firm's former marketing officer settles discrimination case against the group
PHILADELPHIA – The former chief marketing officer for a Philadelphia law firm who alleged she was fired when she complained of supposed racially discriminatory practices within the firm to higher management, has settled her claims.
Florist says bad Facebook reviews from anonymous defendant defamed his reputation and business
PHILADELPHIA – A florist has brought a defamation suit in response to poor reviews of his business and business practices which were posted on Facebook, alleging that the criticism had harmed his personal and professional reputation, besides being tantamount to invasion of privacy.
Due to lack of contract, PPE provider says suit over kiboshed $2 million deal can't be dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A retailer of personal protective equipment who alleged it was fraudulently induced to spend nearly $2 million in ordering a purchase of more than 151,000 COVID-19 test kits, yet never received them, now adds the lack of a valid contract can’t be used as a rationale for dismissal by the defendants.
Wilkes-Barre denies that negligence from police officers chasing suspect caused plaintiff's injuries
SCRANTON – The City of Wilkes-Barre and its police officers have denied liability for injuries suffered by a woman when, as a pedestrian crossing the street in that city, she was struck by a car driven by a suspect who was fleeing arrest from officers of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.
Planning and architecture firm denies overbilling Cheltenham Township in the six figures
NORRISTOWN – A planning, engineering and architecture firm has denied allegations made by Cheltenham Township that it overbilled the municipality by hundreds of thousands of dollars in a Montgomery County court.
ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors
ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors.
U.S. Supreme Court will review Pa.'s consent-by-jurisdiction statute in toxic exposure case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court will now consider whether or not it is constitutional for out-of-state companies to accept jurisdiction under Pennsylvania law as a mandate for doing business in the Commonwealth, an outcome sure to have tremendous ramifications on litigation both statewide and nationwide.
Delco man says he was defamed, after anonymous neighbor spread rumors about his shed
MEDIA – A Delaware County homeowner says that due to the efforts of anonymous local individual distributing flyers false alleging that he is in possession of an unauthorized shed structure on his property, that he has suffered defamation and invasion of privacy.
Lawsuits against The Gap over arrests of Black women for shoplifting consolidated
HARRISBURG – The Gap has won consolidation of separate lawsuits concerning the same incident, where several Derry Township police officers allegedly committed wrongful arrest and process by profiling and taking into custody Black women shopping at the store for supposed theft, before later releasing them when it was learned that they had in fact committed no crime.
Pittsburgh School District defends firing of teacher who allegedly made racist Facebook post
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh School District and its entire Board of Education have defended the firing of a former veteran teacher, arguing that her posting of a right-wing article on her personal Facebook page accompanied by racist language was an offense punishable by termination.
Comic creators with class action fraud case say federal jurisdiction is proper
HARRISBURG – More than three dozen comic creators have countered a Pennsylvania publisher’s dismissal motion towards their class action claims, suggesting that jurisdiction is correct on the federal court level given the large amount in collective damages they are seeking.
States sue Postal Service for not choosing electric vehicles
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Several states are suing the U.S. Postal Service over its decision to purchase new gas-powered vehicles.