Lawsuit filed against Philadelphia in death of Manayunk teacher

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The family of a Manayunk teacher whose death was ruled a suicide has filed a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia.

Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds back in 2011.
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The medical examiner's office initially ruled her case a homicide, but then later changed it to suicide.



Greenberg's family has long sought to get her suicide ruling changed to homicide or undetermined.
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In the lawsuit, the Greenberg family alleges the city conspired to cover up Ellen's murder.

A city spokesperson said they do not comment on pending litigation.

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