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Saturday, September 28, 2024

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Plaintiff alleges Norfolk Southern Railway Company's negligence led to workplace injury

By Pennsylvania Record |
Robert L. Frye has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company alleging negligence under FELA after sustaining injuries at work due to unsafe conditions at NS's Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania on June 10th 2021.

Ronald Moncrief accuses Mohawk Area School District of racial discrimination

By Pennsylvania Record |
Ronald Moncrief has filed a lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District alleging racial discrimination during his tenure as Head Girls Basketball Coach and Part-Time Athletic Director among other roles since June 2021 until March 8th last year.

Plaintiff alleges Farrell Police Officers used excessive force during arrest

By Pennsylvania Record |
Aries Shaw has filed a civil rights lawsuit against four Farrell Police Officers alleging excessive force during an arrest incident last year resulting in multiple injuries for which he seeks over $75k compensation

Woman accuses Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General officials of civil rights violations

By Pennsylvania Record |
Sherry Tenney has filed a civil rights lawsuit against several officials from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, alleging reputational harm and due process violations stemming from false consumer fraud reports initiated by competitors.

**Plaintiff Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Keystone Cement Co**

By Pennsylvania Record |
Thane Young has filed a lawsuit against Keystone Cement Co., alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination and failure to accommodate under ADA laws. The case seeks over $150k in damages plus additional reliefs including punitive damages and attorneys' fees.

Man accuses Allstar Therapies and Pleasant Valley Manor of sexual harassment and retaliation

By Pennsylvania Record |
Eric C. Ong has filed a lawsuit against Allstar Therapies and Pleasant Valley Manor alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor along with retaliation after reporting unsafe patient practices at work. The case seeks damages for emotional distress among other reliefs.

Plaintiff alleges JPMorgan Chase Bank violated ADA over failure to accommodate ADHD medication

By Pennsylvania Record |
Peter D. Marchetti has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their refusal to accommodate his ADHD medication during mandatory drug testing procedures.

Homeowners allege fire caused by defective product from W.M. Barr & Company

By Pennsylvania Record |
Kenneth and Lydia Williams have filed a lawsuit against W.M. Barr & Company alleging that a defective product caused a fire at their home resulting in significant damage and additional expenses exceeding $75,000.

Feds, states refuse to join drug-testing lab's whistleblower lawsuit over Zantac

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The federal government and more than two dozen states won't help a drug-testing lab whose research has jumpstarted mass torts and is purporting to represent their interests over Zantac paid for by their health care programs.

Lawsuit says Sadsbury Park lifeguard was on her phone while minor was drowning

By Pennsylvania Record |
MEDIA - A father is suing several entities after his child was left drowning for two minutes as a lifeguard didn't notice because she was on her phone.

Company fights Philadelphia's punishment for handing out flyers to homeowners

By Pennsylvania Record |
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia faces a class action lawsuit that says its fines assessed to companies that deliver handbills to homeowners is excessive.

Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Alleged Unlawful Eviction Practices

By Pennsylvania Record |
Eva Anderson has filed a lawsuit against Kenneth Baritz Esq., Baritz Law Associates LLC, and PMC Property Group Inc., alleging violations of federal debt collection laws and local rental regulations. The case highlights issues surrounding tenant rights and property management responsibilities in Philadelphia.

Man sues University of Pittsburgh Physicians for negligence leading to mother's death

By Pennsylvania Record |
A man has filed a lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh Physicians alleging negligence after his mother fell during a medical visit leading to her death.

Woman sues Major League Baseball and Pittsburgh Pirates for negligence after injury at PNC Park

By Pennsylvania Record |
A woman is suing Major League Baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates for negligence after being injured by a baseball at PNC Park. She seeks damages for her severe injuries sustained during a game on June 17, 2022.

Man sues neighbors for negligence after dog attack

By Pennsylvania Record |
A man is suing his neighbors for over $50,000 after their dog attacked him and his pet in Allegheny County.

Parents Sue UPMC Children's Hospital for Negligence Leading to Son's Severe Medical Complications

By Pennsylvania Record |
A Pennsylvania couple sues UPMC Children's Hospital alleging negligence in their son's treatment led to severe complications from bacterial meningitis resulting in multiple strokes and other lasting injuries.

Erie charter school denies retaliation and hostile work environment claims from Black security guard

By Nicholas Malfitano |
ERIE – An Erie charter school has denied all liability alleged by a Black security guard, who claimed she was faced retaliation after reporting unwelcome advances from the school principal.

Plaintiffs struck by wooden beam in Lancaster hotel restaurant want to formally identify Doe defendants

By Nicholas Malfitano |
LANCASTER – Counsel for a pair of plaintiffs, one local and one from South Carolina, who claimed they were struck by a wooden beam which fell from the ceiling as they were dining inside a local Marriott hotel restaurant request the Court’s permission to assign identities to five of their named Doe defendants.

Hispanic woman who alleged she faced discrimination at Salvation Army store settles her case

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – A Lackawanna County woman of Hispanic origin who alleged she faced discriminatory treatment from employees while shopping at a Scranton store location of the Salvation Army, has settled her case.

Man sues UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside for medical malpractice over severe pressure ulcer

By Pennsylvania Record |
A man has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside alleging medical malpractice after developing a severe pressure ulcer during hospitalization following brain surgery.