The federal law designed to dismantle organized crime is occupying a central spot in Pat Black's multimillion-dollar claims against Sumi James-Black, whom he adopted as his daughter when she was 44.
In new court filings, Samuel P. 'Pat' Black III argues his fraud claims against adopted daughter and onetime heir apparent, Sumi James-Black, should not be tossed from U.S. District Court in Erie.
Erie Reader argues free press protects it from Republican lawmaker's libel suit, while Laughlin says Erie Reader's free status aids him in Erie Reader lawsuit against him over removed newspapers.
Erie Reader sued after state Sen. Dan Laughlin and wife said that, combined, they removed "hundreds" of copies of free paper that included column critical of him and fellow Republican Donald Trump.
Erie Reader is claiming state Sen. Dan Laughlin and his wife took newspapers after Erie Reader published column that led senator to sue for libel. His defamation case vs. Erie Reader is also pending.
Drew Whiting is well known in Erie as the CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corp., a business-backed group that has invested more than $100 million to transform the city's urban core.
In a landmark case, inmate Caine Pelzer's 15-year solitary confinement ends with a settlement, spotlighting the urgent need for reform in solitary practices.
Members of the public have charged that supervisors have not reappointed the treasurer because he was critical of West Eighth St. property purchases
Matthew Creaton, 35, took his own life in February 2020, eight days after he was jailed for failing to pay child support. His estate sued contracted medical providers in U.S. District Court in Erie.
Lawsuit is one of three filed in U.S. District Court in Erie against the same police officer. Another cases also settled. Third is pending. City says officer acted properly in making the arrests.
Conneaut Lake Park’s owner wants to oust the operator of its Hotel Conneaut for alleged lease violations.
Kelvin Jefferson, let go in March after 4 years, claims Gannon must pay him for rest of what he says was contract extension set to end in 2026. He coached Golden Knights to a 3-23 record in 2022-23.