Aliota's legal war with Millcreek School District escalates to federal court
Ex-Millcreek School Board member Lou Aliota defeated board's defamation claims against him in January. He now says those claims violated his rights.
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Ex-Millcreek School Board member Lou Aliota defeated board's defamation claims against him in January. He now says those claims violated his rights.
The West 10th Street park is owned by the Millcreek Township School District. A district elementary school once stood on the site.
Erie County Judge Erin Connelly Marucci tosses companion lawsuit against Millcreek School District, but lets stand a single claim against NE district.
Millcreek and North East school districts defeated parents in court, but lost bid to have parents pay legal fees. Fee issue is at center of new fight.
Appeal means taxpayers will continue to pay legal costs to defend Millcreek, North East school directors. Costs now total more than $20,000.