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Woman contends she was injured by flying wood block during high school shop class
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman insists she suffered both eye and facial injuries as a 14-year-old at North Hills High School in 2019, when she was struck with a flying block of wood during a wood shop class.
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board looks to dismiss sexual harassment and disability discrimination suit
JOHNSTOWN – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and several liquor store employees have motioned to dismiss litigation from a former store clerk, which alleged she was sexually harassed and denied disability accommodations during her time working at the store.
Engineer in 2015 Philly Amtrak derailment wants to drop lawsuit over legal costs
PHILADELPHIA – The engineer of an Amtrak train that crashed and derailed in Philadelphia in 2015 is seeking to withdraw his suit against the transit company that pursued indemnification and restitution for costs he incurred in defending himself both civilly and criminally in proceedings stemming from the accident.
CVS refutes claims it improperly prescribed medication to Upper Darby customer
PHILADELPHIA – CVS Pharmacy has denied allegations that it improperly and incorrectly prescribed medication to one of its customers - an Upper Darby woman who says she suffered adverse reactions as a result.
Delaware Valley University believes it's not at fault for woman's fall on shower floor
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware Valley University has denied claims from a New Jersey woman who alleged that she fell inside a shower area on the school campus due to the institution’s negligence.
Lawsuit alleges ADA class action lawyers froze partner out of FedEx fees
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who hit FedEx with a lawsuit over whether the company's drop boxes could be accessed by wheelchair-bound individuals are now fighting over nearly $1 million in fees.
Crozer Health entities fight lawsuit after man's death during cataract removal surgery
MEDIA – Crozer Health entities have objected to corporate negligence claims from the widow of a Clifton Heights man, who said her late husband died during a cataract removal surgery because the attending physician and anesthesiologist ignored his extensive history of diagnosed medical issues and administered too much anesthesia to him, eventually leading to his death.
Pa. resort says wheelchair-bound husband's injuries from pavement drop-off were not its fault
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania resort has objected to allegations that it was liable for injuries suffered by one-half of a New Jersey couple, due to an uneven drop-off between a cement walkway and a pebbled path which led to the husband-plaintiff falling off his motorized wheelchair.
Giant Eagle counters claims that shopper fell through exposed portion of store floor
PITTSBURGH – A Giant Eagle supermarket in Export has rejected allegations from a local man that its negligence led him to fall through an exposed section of the store flooring during a shopping trip.
Mountain and BMX bike park denies liability for man's pair of broken ankles
PITTSBURGH – An indoor mountain and BMX bike park in Pittsburgh denied liability for two broken ankles and other injuries allegedly suffered by a local man, when he visited the park almost two years ago.
Faith Friendship Villa named in sexual assault lawsuit over Zook scandal
LANCASTER - An individual has filed a lawsuit against Faith Friendship Villa claiming that they were sexually assaulted by one of the organization's employees.
Family sues Target, hoverboard-maker after battery fire burns home
PHILADELPHIA — A family is suing Target and the manufacturers of a scooter/hoverboard after the product suddenly ignited and caused a fire to their home.
Mount Carmel police accused of excessive force
SCRANTON — A Northumberland County man is claiming he was beaten and suffered a fractured shoulder while in the custody of the Borough of Mount Carmel police.
Worker claims defective warehouse robot caused his injuries
SCRANTON — A worker who suffered serious injuries after a warehouse robot malfunctioned is claiming the manufacturer is liable.
Suit: Man lost two fingers in hydraulic bending machine, because it lacked guards and warnings
MEDIA – A Philadelphia man alleges he lost two fingers on his right hand in a hydraulic bending machine, due to the device not being equipped with necessary guards and warnings to its users.
Amtrak whistleblower alleges retaliation for reporting mismanagement, safety concerns
PHILADELPHIA — A former Amtrak engineer alleges he was terminated for reporting mismanagement and safety issues on rail line projects.
Extended inactivity leads to ending of suit concerning boy injured by school bleachers
PITTSBURGH – A lawsuit from the mother of a high school boy who lacerated two fingers on the exposed metal portion of bleachers during his gym class lawsuit against the Jefferson Hills School District, was recently terminated due to prolonged inactivity.
Sysco worker sues pallet truck manufacturer after suffering crushed foot, ankle
PHILADELPHIA — A Sysco worker whose foot and ankle were crushed alleges a pallet truck manufacturer's faulty design and safety warnings are to blame.
Sex trafficking victim alleges Lancaster hotel's negligence
PHILADELPHIA — A sex trafficking victim claims the owners of an Econo Lodge in Lancaster failed to see the obvious signs of illegal activity on their premises.
Del. woman says negligence led her to fall on sidewalk outside Lancaster civic group
LANCASTER – A Delaware woman alleges that collective negligence on the part of a local civic organization and the City of Lancaster, resulted in her falling on a broken curb and sidewalk located in front of the organization’s headquarters two years ago.