News from 2022
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh alleges developer's water line caused more than $300,000 in damage
PITTSBURGH — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh alleges a developer's failure to fix a water line caused more than $300,000 in damage to their property.
Man attacked outside Starbucks in Philadelphia alleges negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A couple are alleging negligence after the husband was allegedly violently attacked outside a Starbucks in Philadelphia.
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team.
Woman alleges unsecure coffee cup lid at McDonald's drive-thru caused her to suffer burns
PITTSBURGH — A woman alleges an unsecured coffee cup lid at a McDonald's drive-thru caused her to suffer burns on her arms and hands.
Man sues NewsNet after losing bet on Tampa Bay Lightning
PITTSBURGH — A man alleges in a pro se complaint that he lost money due to a wager based on a NewsNet broadcast's misrepresentation about the Stanley Cup Finals.
Mallory Briggs Named a 40 Under 40 2022 Award Recipient by Secured Finance Network
Mallory Briggs Named a 40 Under 40 2022 Award Recipient by Secured Finance Network.
Former Catholic Diocese of Greensburg teacher alleges he was fired over same-sex marriage
ERIE — A former teacher with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg alleges he was fired for being in a same-sex marriage.
Philadelphia personal injury firm accused of gender discrimination against paralegal
PHILADELPHIA — A personal injury law firm is facing allegations it discriminated against a paralegal applicant due to her gender.
Allegheny County inmate alleges denial of proper medical care during pregnancy, miscarriage
PITTSBURGH — An Allegheny County inmate alleges she was denied proper medical care during her pregnancy and miscarriage.
With 78 Lawyers and 19 Practices Listed, Ballard Spahr Shines in The Legal 500's 2022 Guide
With 78 Lawyers and 19 Practices Listed, Ballard Spahr Shines in The Legal 500's 2022 Guide.
Honeywell says audit didn't scratch surface of asbestos lawyers' shenanigans
ERIE, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Honeywell International calls claims submitted by asbestos lawyers “copy-and-paste” allegations that they have had to spend $128 million to resolve.
Tenants claim Pittsburgh apartment complex violated ADA with failure to have wheelchair ramp
PITTSBURGH — Tenants of a Pittsburgh apartment complex claim lack of a wheelchair ramp caused them to fall down the building's entryway stairs.
Suit: SEPTA officer assaulted protestors
PHILADELPHIA — A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) officer is being accused of assaulting protestors at a protest following the death of George Floyd.
Mother claims son tripped over broken clothing rack at Target store, lacerated fingers
PITTSBURGH — A mother claims her minor son tripped over a broken clothing rack at a Target store in Homestead and suffered lacerations to his fingers.
Suit: Borough of Sharon Hill officers fired shots into crowd at high school football game
PHILADELPHIA — A parent alleges her minor daughter suffered injuries after Borough of Sharon Hill police officers fired shots into a crowd at a high school football game.
ADA & the Internet: A 2022 Web Accessibility Legal Update on June 22
ADA & the Internet: A 2022 Web Accessibility Legal Update on June 22.
CBS Philly female producer alleges station violated Equal Pay Act
PHILADELPHIA — A CBS Philly producer is alleging the station violated the Equal Pay Act and that she faced retaliation for reporting the violation.
Former Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network worker alleges sexual harassment
PHILADELPHIA — A former worker with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti Violence Network alleges her supervisor sexually harassed her and other female co-workers. Antoinette Harrison filed a complaint May 20 in the U.S.
Suit: Defective escalator at Pittsburgh International caused women's fall
PITTSBURGH — A traveler alleges a defective escalator at Pittsburgh International caused her to fall and suffer a fractured ankle.
Pittsburgh Pirates employee who fell in pothole outside of PNC Park claims negligence
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates ticket representative claims he fell into a pothole after leaving work outside of PNC Park. Michael E.