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CFPB accused of overstepping authority in case against Pa. credit card company
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania company accused of selling junk credit cards says a federal consumer protection agency has no case, as it clearly disclosed the terms to those who wished to use them.
Beaver schools to face claim in bullying lawsuit that football coach created danger
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge has mostly dismissed a bullying lawsuit against Beaver Area School District but will let the plaintiff proceed with claims a football coach created a state-created danger.
Plaintiff Alleges Dog Owner's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
In a gripping legal case filed in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas on January 7th, India Linder accuses Darrell Coleman of negligence after being attacked by his bullmastiff at his residence.
Financial Services Regulatory Crystal Ball Outlook for 2025 on January 7
Holland & Knight's Financial Services Regulatory Team is hosting a roundtable discussion on what to expect on the financial services landscape in 2025: Which agency leaders are out and who is in?
Marshall sues Pitt for $1 million for backing out of 2020 football game
HUNTINGTON – Marshall University has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for breaching a contract to play a football game during the 2020 COVID season.
TikTok sued after phone charger explodes, burns Mercer County youth
PITTSBURGH - TikTok is among defendants blamed for a fire allegedly caused by a portable phone charger and left a Mercer County boy with third-degree burns.
Collier Twp. faces lawsuit after 97-year-old woman dropped in nursing home parking lot
PITTSBURGH - Collier Township and its emergency medical services team are accused of dropping a 97-year-old woman on the ground, causing her pain and suffering before her death.
2025 Edwin R. Keedy Cup
The Keedy Cup, named for Edwin R. Keedy, who served as Dean of the Law School during World War II, is Penn Carey Law’s intramural moot court competition.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Owners Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Amber Morris has filed a lawsuit against Annette D'Angelo and others over an alleged failure to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries from an icy sidewalk fall.
Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer violated Lemon Law
A Pennsylvania resident sues a major car manufacturer over persistent defects in a leased RAM truck under lemon law provisions.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Zachary Zuppe accuses NCB Management Services of violating federal law through misleading debt collection practices involving disputed debts reported inaccurately to credit agencies like TransUnion.
Auto Repair Shop Accused of Deceptive Practices by Customer Over Faulty Repairs
John Short has filed a lawsuit against Greg Ventrice of Autoworx Pittsburgh for alleged deceptive practices following faulty repairs on his vehicle that led to significant engine damage.
Plaintiff alleges Port Authority negligence led to injury
A passenger injured while exiting a bus has taken legal action against the Port Authority of Allegheny County citing negligence by its employee as the cause of her injuries.
Jim Meyers Plumbing Contractor Sues Client Over Unpaid Invoice
Jim Meyers Plumbing and Heating has taken legal action against Dimitrios J. Pantzoulas for allegedly failing to pay over $8,000 for completed plumbing work at his residence in McKees Rocks, PA.
Property Owners Sue Local Borough Over Unauthorized Stormwater Discharge
Three property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Yeadon for allegedly causing significant damage through unauthorized stormwater discharge onto their land in Delaware County.
Class action lawyers target Hershey, claim wrappers contaminated
HARRISBURG - The Hershey Company faces a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges its products contain the controversial chemicals known as PFAS.
Plaintiff Carpenter Alleges Negligence Against Swarthmore College Over Icy Campus Fall
A carpenter has filed a lawsuit against Swarthmore College after slipping on icy conditions on campus led to severe injuries including a concussion and torn rotator cuff.
Sidnee McDonald Named 2024 Volunteer of the Year by Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Department, has been named the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) at its Annual Members Meeting.
Son Seeks Justice Against Multiple Entities Over Father's Drowning Incident
A tragic drowning incident has led Stephen Scott Cortellessa to file a lawsuit against multiple government entities and businesses for negligence related to safety measures at Ridley Township Municipal Marina in Pennsylvania.
Juvenile Detainee Alleges Systemic Abuse at Delaware County Facility
A lawsuit filed by Darren Richardson against Delaware County highlights shocking allegations of systemic abuse at a juvenile detention center in Pennsylvania.