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Plaintiff Alleges Curwensville Area School District Engaged in Age Discrimination
Melony Maines has filed a lawsuit against Curwensville Area School District alleging age discrimination after being demoted from her teaching position at age 63. The suit seeks compensatory damages along with other forms of relief.
Codorun Farms Alleges Harassment by West Manchester Township Over Property Disputes
Codorun Farms has filed a civil rights complaint against West Manchester Township alleging harassment through arbitrary fines and penalties following disputes over property management practices. The farm seeks judgment exceeding $75,000 plus additional damages.
Diane Hendricks sues PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy for Negligence
Diane Hendricks has filed a negligence lawsuit against PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy alleging improper cessation of heart medication delivery without notice or approval leading to severe health consequences. The suit seeks damages exceeding $75,000.
High School Student Sues Panera Bread Over Cardiac Arrest Allegedly Caused by Charged Lemonade
Luke Adams has filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread Company alleging that their Charged Lemonade caused him severe health issues including cardiac arrest due to its high caffeine content and other stimulants. The case highlights concerns over product safety and labeling practices in energy drinks marketed as harmless beverages.
Township Supervisor Sues Robeson Township Over Recording Restrictions
Timothy B. Bitler Sr., a township supervisor in Robeson Township, has filed a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on audio and video recordings during public meetings. The suit alleges that these restrictions violate his First Amendment rights by imposing unreasonable prior restraints on speech and press freedoms.
Former Employee Alleges PrimePay Violated ADA and ADEA
Seth R. Eisman has filed a lawsuit against PrimePay alleging wrongful termination due to age and disability discrimination under ADA and ADEA laws. The case highlights issues surrounding workplace accommodations for medical conditions and potential retaliatory practices by employers.
Small Business Owner Alleges Coordinated Fraud Against Online Meat Retailer
Frank Tufano has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants alleging they conspired to defraud his online meat retail business through coordinated chargebacks and false reviews. The case seeks substantial financial compensation and amendments to fraudulent reviews.
Plaintiff Alleges Allegheny County Sheriff's Office Violated Constitutional Rights During Fugitive Search
Preston Johnston has filed a lawsuit against Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office alleging violations of his constitutional rights during a fugitive search at his recording studio in Pittsburgh last year. The case involves accusations including unlawful search and seizure as well as malicious prosecution.
Man's slip on banana peel leads to lawsuit
SCRANTON - A banana peel is to blame for a man's fall at a Sunoco gas station, a lawsuit seeking damages from the company says.
Whole Foods sued after pretzels send man to hospital
PITTSBURGH - A man who suffered shock from consuming peanuts is suing Whole Foods, claiming its almond butter-filled pretzels contained his allergen.
Lawsuit: Philadelphia detectives fabricated evidence to get murder conviction
PHILADELPHIA - A man whose murder conviction was overturned after years in jail is suing Philadelphia, claiming its detectives manufactured evidence.
Plaintiff alleges Chester Police Officers violated civil rights in false arrest
Jahmaige Womack has filed a civil rights lawsuit against two Chester police officers alleging false arrest among other claims following an incident in May 2022 where he was wrongfully detained without probable cause. The suit also implicates the City of Chester for inadequate training and supervision practices.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Cox Enterprises engaged in sex and age discrimination
John Crispeno has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Cox Enterprises alleging sex and age discrimination. The complaint details various incidents where Crispeno claims he was treated unfairly compared to younger female colleagues and faced retaliation after reporting these issues internally.
Trial coming over fatal tractor-trailer crash. Can defendant question whether seatbelt was worn?
PHILADELPHIA – A case surrounding a fatal tractor-trailer crash in Bucks County is heading to trial in a Philadelphia federal court next week, and the crux of the case could come down to establishing whether or not the decedent was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
Court hearing officer who alleged her anxiety disorder wasn't accommodated loses case
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County’s Family Law Division has won litigation brought by one of its courtroom hearing officers, which alleged that her anxiety disorder condition was not accommodated in violation of state law.
Cyclist who said inadequate lighting on Three Rivers Heritage Trail led him to crash settles case
PITTSBURGH – A local cyclist who contended that due to a lack of adequate lighting, he fell off his bicycle on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh and suffered a host of severe injuries, has settled his case.
Former coach alleges age discrimination against PA state system of higher education
Michael Rohl has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging age discrimination after nearly two decades as a coach at Mansfield University. The case highlights accusations against university officials for creating a hostile work environment favoring younger employees.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Kalahari Resorts over unsafe conditions leading to injury
Imran Ahmed has filed a negligence lawsuit against Kalahari Resorts entities after slipping on improperly maintained stairs at their indoor waterpark. The suit seeks compensatory damages for severe injuries allegedly caused by unsafe conditions at the resort.
Former employee alleges discrimination against food producer
Loula Ahmed has filed a lawsuit against her former employer Cargill Inc., alleging racial, religious, and national origin discrimination leading up to wrongful termination after seven years of service at their Camp Hill facility in Pennsylvania.
Student alleges civil rights violations against Bucks County Technical High School over dangerous training exercise
Jenna-Jo Biondino has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Bucks County Technical School Authority and teacher Kimberly Caron over an incident involving dangerous weapons training exercises that led to severe injury. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $75,000 along with attorneys' fees and costs.