Atty Sues Pittsburgh Judge Who Jailed Him For Contempt

By Matthew Santoni · August 17, 2023, 4:51 PM EDT

A Pittsburgh attorney arrested for civil contempt in a rent dispute said the Allegheny County judge who put him there previously had him hauled into court in handcuffs to demand answers...

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Case Information

Case Title

BERNARD et al v. IGNELZI et al

Case Number

Court

Pennsylvania Western

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

August 15, 2023

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