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Pa. state trooper denies allegations that his pursuit caused a man's wrongful death
JOHNSTOWN – A member of the Pennsylvania State Police has denied a Clearfield County woman’s allegations that he used excessive force to end a police chase pursuit, which resulted in a car accident and subsequently, the man’s death.
'Poorly reasoned' and 'self-serving': Industry groups attack FTC's ban of noncompete clauses
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission's conclusion that noncompete agreements harms employees was no surprise, industry groups are telling the Philadelphia federal judge who has a chance to block the FTC's new rule banning them.
Investors allege fraud against JPA R/E Associates over misappropriated funds
A group of investors has filed a lawsuit against JPA R/E Associates and related entities alleging they were defrauded out of over $18.5 million through false representations about low-risk investments. The suit claims that after the death of Joseph Pezzano—who allegedly orchestrated the scheme—the true nature of their compromised investments came to light.
Plaintiff alleges Digital Sports content providers violated age discrimination laws
Steven Geltman has filed a lawsuit against AllCity Network Inc. and BSN Live Inc., accusing them of unlawful age discrimination leading to his termination despite strong performance reviews. The suit seeks various forms of compensation including back pay and punitive damages while demanding policy changes within the companies regarding discriminatory practices.
Plaintiff alleges Allegheny County Health Department violated FMLA rights
Kimberly Doubt has filed a lawsuit against two officials from the Allegheny County Health Department alleging interference with her FMLA rights and retaliation following requests for medical leave due to multiple health conditions exacerbated by COVID-19 workplace policies.
Plaintiffs allege Equifax engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain monopoly
Greystone Mortgage Inc., along with First Financial Lending LLC., has filed an antitrust class action lawsuit against Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC and Equifax Inc., alleging monopolistic practices in electronic verification services. The plaintiffs seek treble damages and injunctive relief for alleged overcharges due to supracompetitive pricing stemming from exclusionary contracts and strategic acquisitions by Equifax.
Allegheny County concrete plant called a public nuisance in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - A class action lawsuit claims a concrete plant in Coraopolis is sending dust, noise and vibrations into the surrounding community.
Lawrenceville development the subject of lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority is suing a developer over a site in Lawrenceville.
Pittsburgh school officials object to lawsuit alleging liability for bus injuries suffered by autistic student
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh school officials have brought preliminary objections in a suit filed by a parent, who alleged that her non-verbal and autistic daughter sustained a concussion and other injuries when she fell from her seat, and argues that the school district and a bus company were responsible for the incident.
Monroeville landfill removes class action nuisance lawsuit to federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Monroeville landfill has removed to federal court a class action lawsuit which asserted that it is releasing “substantial and noxious” odors that have invaded the properties of the named plaintiffs and numerous other area homeowners.
Beaver Area School District looking to dismiss former student's lawsuit claiming he faced bullying
PITTSBURGH – Beaver Area School District and its middle school principal-football coach seek to dismiss litigation from a former student who alleged that he was the ongoing subject of severe hazing, bullying and harassment during his eighth grade year by his football teammates – and that despite his parents notifying the school’s principal-coach on multiple occasions, nothing was done to stop the abuse he sustained.
Cozen O'Connor Named 2024 Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity
Cozen O'Connor is proud to announce that is has been selected as one of the 2024 Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity by Seramount, which recognizes law firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers and lawyers from underrepresented groups, including people of color.
Similarly Significant Effects: Latest Developments in Profiling and Automated Decision Making on June 5, 2024
Odia Kagan will speak at the Chicago Bar Association Cyber Law and Data Privacy Committee Seminar, which will look at recent developments in privacy laws.
Lawsuit blames caffeine in Panera lemonade for teen's cardiac arrest during Dune 2
PHILADELPHIA - A charged lemonade is to blame for an 18-year-old's heart problems, a federal lawsuit against Panera says.
Pa. agency faces lawsuit alleging rampant sexual abuse at juvenile detentions
HARRISBURG - Former residents at state-run juvenile detention facilities have sued the Department of Human Services, claiming it ignored data showing "rampant" sexual abuse.
York Co. farm sues after town removes hedgerows
HARRISBURG - A federal lawsuit from a York County farm says West Manchester destroyed a massive amount of hedgerows that served as a wildlife boundary.
Strategies for success: Trends in Pennsylvania litigation and disputes on June 5, 2024
Join Reed Smith litigators and guests for an in-person CLE seminar that offers valuable insights into the strategies shaping the latest litigation trends in Pennsylvania and nationally.
Pa. Supreme Court protects malpractice claims against guardians ad litem
HARRISBURG – According to a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, guardians ad litem (GALs) will not be extended judicial immunity in juvenile dependency cases and may be subject to malpractice liability.
Air conditioner manufacturer objects to shipping associate's lawsuit over forklift accident
YORK – An air conditioner manufacturing facility has objected to litigation brought by a shipping and receiving associate, who alleged their being struck by a forklift on the job was a result of the company’s negligence and further, that the company allowed the accident to happen and did not report it to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Settlement may be coming in class action case over Klover app's alleged illegal interest rates
PITTSBURGH – An Illinois technology company may have taken a step towards settling a class action lawsuit brought against it – alleging an app it created which provides its users with cash advances, also levies illegally high interest rates for the convenience.