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Lawsuit says Pa. town resists hiring Black applicants
PITTSBURGH - A Black man says he was told by Rochester's Black mayor that the town has not and will not hire Black job applicants.
Snake mishap leads to lawsuit in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - A woman says a plumbing snake went haywire, causing her to fall and leading to her lawsuit against a plumbing company.
Settlement for plaintiff who claimed she suffered broken left arm in fall at Kohl's
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County couple who claimed that the wife-plaintiff fell inside a Kohl’s department store in Monroeville, allegedly due to the company’s negligence, have settled their suit.
Ligonier amusement park visitor injured on 'Serpentine Slide' settles her case
PITTSBURGH – A visitor to a Ligonier amusement park last year who claimed that she was severely injured when riding a waterslide amusement attraction known as the “Serpentine Slide” has settled her case.
Defendants charged with liability in forklift accident plead improper service and time-barred allegations
PITTSBURGH – Defendants accused of negligence in a lawsuit connected to an on-the-job forklift accident in 2021 have objected to the suit and say it was both not properly served and that its allegations are time-barred.
Philadelphia judge has chance to block FTC's new ban on noncompete agreements
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging the Biden Administration's new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts is asking a federal judge to stay its implementation and issue a preliminary injunction.
Penn Carey Law Commencement 2024
On Monday, May 20, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School recognized the Class of 2024 graduates during a commencement ceremony at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Jewish group sues Haverford College, claims pro-Israel statements are grounds for punishment
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Jewish students and teachers who voice pro-Israel sentiments are subjected to harassment and bullying at Haverford College, a federal lawsuit claims.
Demolition of Scranton warehouse leads to lawsuit
SCRANTON - The company that posted advertisements on the side of a Scranton warehouse after it was needlessly demolished in 2023 is suing the City in federal court.
Woman who claimed Fayette County discriminated against her disability settles
PITTSBURGH – Fayette County has settled a lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against one of its employees, based on her disabilities and/or perceived disabilities, in the form of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Magistrate judge recommends case over access to courts continues
PITTSBURGH – A magistrate judge has recommended that a presiding federal court throw out a motion to dismiss from the Clerk of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, in a legal dispute centered on transparency and access to case filings in that very same state court.
Philadelphia officers seek dismissal from case over man's overdose in custody
PHILADELPHIA – Two Philadelphia Police Department officers have motioned to be dismissed from litigation brought by the widow of a 44-year-old man who died of a drug overdose while in custody.
Personal Information & Data Retention on May 30, 2024
In this webinar we will be discussing the latest privacy laws in Canada and the United States with regards to personal data retention, and how to mitigate risks and exposures for both public and private companies.
19 Reed Smith lawyers recognized in Pennsylvania and Delaware Super Lawyers lists
Reed Smith announced that nine of its Pennsylvania and Delaware lawyers were included in Super Lawyers’ 2024 list of Super Lawyers, and 10 others from those two states were included in the publisher’s list of Rising Stars.
U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Commends The Release Of Framework For Prosecutors To Strengthen National Response To Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence
U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam of the Middle District of Pennsylvania commends the announcement of the Department of Justice’s new resource for prosecutors, “Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims.”
Six Dinsmore Attorneys Named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists
Six attorneys from Dinsmore’s Pittsburgh office earned a spot on the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
Former Employee Alleges Insightsoftware Discriminated Based on Disability and Race
Maria DeLoatch has filed a lawsuit against Global Software LLC (Insightsoftware), claiming discrimination based on disability (hyperthyroidism) and race (African-American). The suit seeks reinstatement along with back pay and compensatory damages among other reliefs.
Former Mohawk High girls basketball coach files racism lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - A Black former athletic director and girls basketball coach is suing the Mohawk Area School District, alleging racial discrimination.
MLB, Pirates sued after foul ball makes its way through net, hitting woman
PITTSBURGH - A stray foul ball at a Pittsburgh Pirates game has led to a lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball.
Mercer County wants dismissal from former deputy sheriff's retaliation lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – Mercer County is seeking to be dismissed from litigation from a former deputy sheriff, who claimed that after he made two unsuccessful bids for election to the position of sheriff, his political opponents retaliated against him at work.