News from March 2024
Judge disallows amicus brief from LGBTQ group, in suit over first-graders taught transgender issues
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied the submission of an amicus brief from an LGBTQ nonprofit group, in a lawsuit from a group of parents which alleged their civil rights were violated when Mount Lebanon School District provided classroom instruction to their first-grade children on the topics of gender dysphoria and transgender transitioning.
Investigative journalist settles 'Gag Rule' suit with Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh investigative journalist who contended that “Gag Rule” policies enacted by the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections violated the First Amendment rights of County Jail employees and contractors, and prevented her from developing sources to offer comment for stories detailing events which have taken place inside the jail, has come to a settlement with the County.
Runner who claimed he was sprayed by copper pesticide during jog in Mount Lebanon settles case
PITTSBURGH – A local man who alleged he suffered permanent facial and oral injuries after being exposed to a copper-based pesticide being used to spray trees while he was out on a run in Mount Lebanon nearly two years ago, has settled his claims.
UPenn faculty sue school over anti-Semitism investigation it equates to new 'McCarthyism'
PHILADELPHIA – A group of University of Pennsylvania professors have sued the school, alleging its cooperation with Congressional investigations into anti-Semitic activity on campus have compromised their free speech and privacy rights, and are tantamount to a modern form of “McCarthyism.”
PhilaPort suing over deepening of Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA - PhilaPort has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the dredging of the Delaware River has allowed Delaware to profit despite fighting the project.
U.S. Attorney Announces Completion Of Joint Law Enforcement Operation Designed To Target Areas Of High Rates Of Violent Crime And Opioid Overdoses
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the completion of a joint federal and state operation designed to target areas of high rates of violent crime and opioid overdoses within the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cf - debt / breach of contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "cf - debt / breach of contract" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Troutman Pepper Advises Wrench Group in Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing Acquisition
Troutman Pepper client Wrench Group, a national leader in home services, has acquired Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing, a home services leader across Southeast Florida.
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4k - defamation and libel actions" cases
The following cases categorized as "4k - defamation and libel actions" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cz - transfer from chancery court" cases
The following cases categorized as "cz - transfer from chancery court" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4b - breach of contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "4b - breach of contract" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "my - writ of possession" cases
The following cases categorized as "my - writ of possession" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "4e - personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "4e - personal injury" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "ci - ejectment" cases
The following cases categorized as "ci - ejectment" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "jl - justice of the peace judgment" cases
The following cases categorized as "jl - justice of the peace judgment" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cs - personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "cs - personal injury" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "lm - mortgage" cases
The following cases categorized as "lm - mortgage" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cb - asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "cb - asbestos" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "cv - replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "cv - replevin" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: Delaware County Court of Common Pleas docket for "c2 - ccld: complex com lit division" cases
The following cases categorized as "c2 - ccld: complex com lit division" were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: