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Case of carpet cleaner fired for objecting to lack of COVID-19 protocols sees case dismissed and then reinstated
PITTSBURGH – An employee of a carpet cleaning service who claimed he was wrongfully terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic when he objected to working in areas where social distancing and wearing of protective personal equipment was not being practiced, saw his case dismissed from and now, remanded to, state court.
Plaintiff: Molestation lawsuit against Reading Recreation Commission is valid, since it is a state actor
ALLENTOWN – A parent who alleged that a now-incarcerated ex-employee of the Reading Recreation Commission committed multiple acts of sexual abuse and molestation against his daughter, and that the organization both failed to stop the abuse from happening and violated her constitutional rights, refutes the group’s dismissal motion and stands by the complaint’s original claims.
Instant Pot manufacturer secures confidential protective order in suit alleging it was responsible for toddler's burn injuries
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has levied an order of confidentiality in litigation brought by the mother of a two-year-old girl burned by an allegedly faulty Instant Pot pressure cooking device, to the manufacturer of that same device.
Mo. health care marketer says it is owed almost $1.4M by Bethlehem lab group in breach of contract litigation
ALLENTOWN – A Missouri-based health care marketing firm has launched breach of contract litigation against a Pennsylvania laboratory testing company for nearly $1.4 million it says the defendant company owes it.
Third Circuit reverses ruling on class certification in homeowner's suit against natural gas company
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reversed the denial of class action certification to a homeowner engaged in litigation with a natural gas company, over its alleged usage of his property to store natural gas without compensating him.
Federal judge allows woman alleging sexual abuse as middle and high school student to proceed anonymously
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has permitted a plaintiff alleging that she was sexually abused as a middle school student by an assistant high school baseball coach, to proceed under a pseudonym.
UPMC Magee Womens' Hospital facing parents' malpractice suit, after death of newborn child last year
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh couple has alleged professional negligence on the part of personnel at the University of Pittsburgh’s Magee-Womens’ Hospital, leading to the death of their newborn child last year.
After Flying Fairy toy allegedly causes eye injuries, Walmart denies liability for plaintiffs' claims
PITTSBURGH – Walmart denies all liability for ocular injuries allegedly suffered by a Blairsville man, when a Flying Fairy toy purchased at a local store launched and collided with the plaintiff’s eyes.
Philly woman rejects tavern's defenses over her being shot after a birthday party
MEDIA – A Philadelphia woman has reiterated her claims that she was enjoying a friend’s birthday party at an Upper Darby tavern, when she was shot by another patron of the establishment who had been allegedly over-served with alcohol during his stay.
N.J. plaintiff says Delco defendants' medical malpractice resulted in her husband dying from pulmonary embolism
MEDIA – A New Jersey woman has launched a medical malpractice lawsuit against a number of Delaware County healthcare entities and professionals, for their alleged negligence which caused her late husband to die of a pulmonary embolism.
Video evidence clears two SCI-Rockview officers from inmate's excessive force lawsuit
WILLIAMSPORT – Two corrections officials at SCI-Rockview have been dismissed from an excessive force lawsuit brought a prisoner currently in state custody, finding after viewing video evidence that they did not use force that was alleged at the time.
Former high school football coach settles defamation claims against Pine-Richland School District
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County man who served as a high school football head coach for eight years has settled allegations that he was defamed by school district officials with false claims that he permitted hazing and bullying in the football program.
Settlement being finalized in suit from man who says incorrectly performed surgery led to wife's death
ALLENTOWN – Litigation which alleged that a group of medical professionals incorrectly performed a surgery and caused a woman's death from internal bleeding, is now headed towards settlement.
Inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by correctional officers
PHILADELPHIA — A Riverside Correctional Facility inmate alleges he was beaten unconscious by officers. Jose Gonzalez filed a complaint Jan. 5 in the U.S.
Former Philadelphia School District worker alleges discrimination, retaliation
PHILADELPHIA — A Filipino male claims he suffered discrimination and retaliation while working for the Philadelphia School District.
Former inmate alleges abuse by Philadelphia officers
PHILADELPHIA — A former City of Philadelphia corrections inmate alleges he was beaten by officers.
Pittsburgh homeowners reiterate that Water & Sewer Authority's negligence diverted storm runoff into their homes
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Pittsburgh plaintiffs stand by their allegations that the City of Pittsburgh’s Water and Sewer Authority was responsible for defective design and failure to repair a deteriorating storm sewer culvert, which caused storm water runoff to flow into their homes.
After injurious fall, N.Y. couple settle negligence claims versus Potter Family Campground
WILLIAMSPORT – A New York couple have settled negligence claims against the Potter Family Campground, after one of the plaintiffs fell upon entering a cabin there and sustained a broken shoulder.
Shopping cart manufacturer wants summary judgment in case of injured shopper at TJ Maxx
PITTSBURGH – The manufacturer of an allegedly-defective shopping cart is seeking summary judgment in a case filed by a Western Pennsylvania woman, who claimed that her broken left leg and left arm suffered while shopping at TJ Maxx were its fault and responsibility.
Cabot couple say energy company trespassed on their property to construct natural gas pipeline
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple allege that an energy company illegally encroached on their property to construct a natural gas pipeline, committing negligence, trespass and other offenses.