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Federal judge sides with former CHOP engineering supervisor, who was fired for not getting COVID vax
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has ruled that a former engineering supervisor who claimed he faced religious discrimination in his work at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia based upon his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine and who was later fired for that same decision, has presented a strong enough case for the matter to proceed.
Class action against U.S. Steel seeks money for walking to work stations
PITTSBURGH - U.S. Steel should have paid employees for the time they spent showering and walking to their worksites, among other pre- and post-work activities, a class action lawsuit alleges.
Black bus driver alleges discrimination by Abington schools
PHILADELPHIA - A Black bus driver and cancer survivor says he was treated unfairly by the Abington School District Authority after being unable to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Woman allegedly injured aboard Allegheny County Port Authority bus requests arbitration
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh woman who claimed that she suffered severe arm and shoulder injuries due to a fall she took while being a passenger aboard a bus operated by The Port Authority of Allegheny County, is requesting the case be transferred to arbitration.
Former Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility warden dismissed from excessive force litigation
PHILADELPHIA – A former warden at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility has been dismissed from litigation which alleged her fellow corrections officials used excessive force on a man incarcerated there two years ago.
Former Philly teacher who objected to LGBTQ student policy settles his retaliation claims
PHILADELPHIA – A former middle school teacher in Philadelphia who alleged his firing was due to objections he made in reference to a pro-LGBTQ student policy, which he stated are in violation of his Christian beliefs, recently settled his claims.
Man who vocally criticized Trump settles unlawful arrest claims with Millcreek Township police
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man witnessed yelling about former President Donald Trump while listening to his car radio and stopped at an intersection in September 2022 and who claimed that Millcreek Township police officers then appeared at his residence and unlawfully arrested him for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, has voluntarily dismissed his own claims.
Salesperson who said he was fired from data and analytics company due to age discrimination reaches settlement
PHILADELPHIA – A salesperson for a global data and analytics company who contended he was discriminated against and later fired from his position based on his older age, recently dismissed his claims.
Sewickley Heights farm owners say their neighbors, the mayor and his wife, have harassed them for years
PITTSBURGH – In the latest chapter of a long-standing legal feud between owners of a Sewickley Heights farm and their next-door neighbors, the borough’s mayor and his spouse, the plaintiff seeks compensatory and injunctive relief for alleged instances of trespass, reckless negligence and violation of the state constitution committed by the defendants and members of local police.
Man alleges gender discrimination while working for Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA - A former employee of Delaware County is alleging gender discrimination in a recently filed federal lawsuit.
York lawsuit says 5-year-old girl was sexually abused on bus
YORK - Parents of a 5-year-old girl who was sexually abused on the way to school are suing the bus company.
Chesco defendants reject allegations they were at fault for Port-O-Potty striking plaintiff
MEDIA – A trio of Chester County defendants have rejected claims that they were responsible for the plaintiff’s being struck by a Port-O-Potty while it was being moved and received serious injuries, allegedly due to the negligence of the backhoe operator tasked with moving the object.
Plaintiffs still allege they fell from non-compliant, outdoor wooden deck at restaurant
PITTSBURGH – A pair of Pittsburgh plaintiffs have reiterated claims that Satalio’s Restaurant had a non-compliant outdoor wooden deck attached to its property, which they fell from more than a year ago and sustained several serious injuries in the process.
Parents of child who fell off neighbors’ ramp settle claims with them for $115K
SCRANTON – The parents of a young child who suffered a broken left forearm after a fall off the side of a ramp located at their neighbors’ back door, have petitioned for the execution of a settlement of $115,000.
State senator's mom sues Scranton, alleges discrimination on the job
SCRANTON - A woman says she was discriminated against by her employer, the City of Scranton, for a variety of reasons, including her son's political career.
Ex-employee says day care discriminated against her, told son to eat out of the trash
HARRISBURG - A former teacher at a Harrisburg day care says it mistreated her and her 5-year-old son, who was told when hungry he could eat food that was in the trash can.
Tentative settlement reached for former IRS staffer in case against Lower Frederick and police official
PHILADELPHIA – A plaintiff who initially alleged civil rights violations, discrimination and retaliation were committed against him in violation of both state and federal laws, including a claim that he was terminated from his role at the Internal Revenue Service because of unlawful retaliation by Lower Frederick Township and its Chief of Police, has tentatively settled his claims.
Expert witness nurse says former employer defamed him and affected his retention services
SCRANTON – A Luzerne County nurse alleges that his former employer, who he had secured work through to be used as an expert witness in medical malpractice cases, defamed him in an email and harmed his future opportunities to be chosen as such an expert.
Councilmember alleges sexual harassment by North York's tax collector
YORK - A councilmember for North York Borough alleges the town's tax collector sexually harassed her.
Appetizer at Cheesecake Factory just the start of lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - A Pittsburgh woman says she was enjoying her appetizer at The Cheesecake Factory when she bit down on a piece of glass.