News from 2022
Reading Recreation Commission Director dismissed from suit over former employee's molestation of minor
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has approved the dismissal of a defendant from a lawsuit against the Reading Recreation Commission claiming that it failed to stop abuse of a man’s young daughter by a now-incarcerated ex-employee.
Plaintiff who lost wife during anniversary trip opposes vacation company's objections to his suit
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man opposes a Delaware County vacation-planning company’s preliminary objections to his wrongful death lawsuit surrounding the drowning death of his wife, during a vacation the two had taken to St. Martin to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
Fitness nonprofit denies continues to deny claims of defamation and slander from its ex-accountant
MEDIA – A fitness nonprofit group for kids and a for-profit company have bolstered their denial of allegations of defamation and slander lodged by one of their former accountants, who claimed that she was publicly and falsely accused of stealing money from the company and committing payroll fraud.
Owners of convenience store allege defective slushie machine caused fire
PITTSBURGH — The owners of a convenience store in Buena Vista are claiming a defective slushie machine was the cause of a fire that destroyed their property and business.
John Deere faces negligence claim after ATV ignites in couple's garage
PHILADELPHIA — A couple claim a defective John Deere ATV caused a fire in their garage.
Fatal ATV accident in West Virginia leads to wrongful death lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – A fatal ATV accident in West Virginia has led to a survival and wrongful death lawsuit being brought against the companies who provided the decedent and her boyfriend with the vehicles and rental equipment.
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Man alleges slippery substance on community center basketball court caused his fall, broken leg
PITTSBURGH — A man alleges a slippery substance on the floor of a community center basketball court in Allison Park caused him to fall and suffer a broken leg, ankle and other injuries.
Lowe's customer claims ladder blocking aisles caused his fall, broken ribs
PITTSBURGH — A Lowe's customer who suffered fractured ribs after tripping over a ladder that was blocking the aisles is claiming negligence. Sean O'Rourke filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County against Lowe's Home Centers LLC doing business as Lowe's alleging negligence. O'Rourke was at the Lowe's store on Baptist Road in Bethel Park on Aug. 7, 2020.
Federal judge throws out dismissal attempt of $84K contract breach suit from U. of Pitt
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a Connecticut research organization’s attempt to dismiss breach of contract claims brought against it by the University of Pittsburgh, which were made seeking the return of funds exceeding $84,000.
Man seriously injured in tractor ride-gone-wrong sues manufacturer and Lowe's
PITTSBURGH – A local man has sued the manufacturer and retailer of a tractor he purchased, one he said featured a non-working brake pedal which caused him to crash the tractor and become seriously injured.
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Northumberland County and corrections defendants seek more specificity in jail suicide civil case
WILLIAMSPORT – Northumberland County and its corrections co-defendants have responded to a complaint alleging that staffing at the county jail was inadequate and ineffective, leading the plaintiff’s daughter to commit suicide when she found herself incarcerated at the facility on drug charges, as vague and not specific.
Janitor who sued former employer over discrimination has $300K settlement offer in play
PHILADELPHIA – A local man who claimed that he was racially targeted at his place of business during his janitorial shifts and that his employer did nothing to remedy the series of events despite his making multiple reports of said discriminatory behavior, has the defense considering acceptance of a $300,000 settlement offer.
Sixth-grade teacher allegedly fired from Catholic school for being gay fights to keep lawsuit going
PITTSBURGH – A sixth-grade teacher allegedly fired from Aquinas Academy once his employer learned of his same-sex marriage rejected the Diocese of Greensburg’s attempt to dismiss his case via its perceived exemption from anti-discrimination laws.
Pa. & Phila. Bar Associations issue new guidance on handling of client legal fees
PHILADELPHIA – Both the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association recently released a concurring ethics opinion discussing how attorneys and their new clients should approach the concept of legal fees.
Man paralyzed in swimming pool says he pled proper claims against 'negligent' party hosts
PITTSBURGH – A man who suffered a severe spinal cord injury at a house party where alcohol was consumed has countered the party hosts’ preliminary objections, and argues that both his theories of negligence are well-pled and the hosts’ over-serving him with alcohol directly led to his tragic injuries.
Amtrak worker alleges company failed to stop attack by fellow employee during meeting
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S.
Park City Mall shooting bystanders injured in the ensuing panic hold true to claims
LANCASTER – A pair of shoppers at the Park City Mall who survived a shooting incident last October, but who were also trampled in the panic which ensued when the gun discharged inside the mall, have reiterated their claims against the mall and its security company.
Parents alleging private school failed to address bullying lose some claims from suit
PITTSBURGH – The parents of a Pittsburgh-area high school student have lost claims for punitive damages, attorney’s fees and a violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in a lawsuit alleging their son was discriminated against for his race and ethnicity