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Court activity on Jan. 3: Candace Coast vs Gateway Rehabilitation Center
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Candace Coast against Gateway Rehabilitation Center on Jan. 3: 'Order Re Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 12(b) Motions To Dismiss, As More Fully Stated In Said Order. Signed By Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan On 01/03/2023. (jmb) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Mark A. Bielstein vs Signature Solar Limited Liability Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark A. Bielstein and Rachelle R. Bielstein against Signature Solar Limited Liability Company on Jan. 3: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By Mark A. Bielstein. Signature Solar Limited Liability Company Waiver Sent On 12/30/2022, Answer Due 2/28/2023. (Lewis, Joseph) (entered: 01/03/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Jennifer L. Megela vs Social Security Administration
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer L. Megela against Social Security Administration on Jan. 3: 'Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Jennifer L. Megela. (attachments: # 1 Complaint Lodged Pending Disposition Of Ifp Motion, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Envelope) (sdp) (entered: 01/04/2023)'.
Court activity on Jan. 3: Harry Crouthers vs Philips RS North America, LLC.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harry Crouthers against Philips RS North America, LLC. and Respironics, Inc. on Jan. 3.
Case activity for Robert Dean vs State Farm Insurance Companies on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Dean against State Farm Insurance Companies on Jan. 3.
Bus company wants West Mifflin Area School District's objections overruled in breach of contract case
PITTSBURGH – A school bus company is seeking an overruling of preliminary objections in its litigation against West Mifflin Area School District, which alleged that the District breached the contract between the two parties, countering that an unjust enrichment suit should be thrown out.
Beauty salon wants lawsuit accusing it of unsanitary practices thrown out
PHILADELPHIA – A beauty salon says litigation against it from a California woman, who claimed she developed a staph infection due to the salon’s unsanitary practices, should be dismissed for failure to state its claims.
Scrap metal facility imposed noxious odors and noise on its neighbors, plaintiff insists
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman has maintained her claims that a local scrap metal processing facility’s emission of noxious odors, particulates and imposition of noise has negatively affected a number of surrounding area homeowners.
Judge: Upper Chichester Police Department must answer discovery in excessive force case
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion compelling the Upper Chichester Township Police Department and several of its members to comply with requests for specific discovery from plaintiff counsel, in connection with a Delaware County man’s assault and excessive force allegations from an incident which occurred two years ago.
Parents of pre-trial detainee killed in custody file new complaint against Philadelphia and corrections officers
PHILADELPHIA – After seeing the initial version of their complaint dismissed, the parents of a pre-trial detainee who was assaulted and killed by individuals he was incarcerated with two years ago have brought new litigation against the City of Philadelphia and several corrections co-defendants.
Recent Trends in Credit Repair Organizations: The Mass Mailings of Questionable Cease and Desist and Debt Validation Letters on January 6, 2023
In recent months, debt relief law firms and other credit repair organizations have mailed volumes of cease and desist letters, debt validation requests, and vague demand letters to creditors.
Failure to use due care charge removed from injured shopper's suit against Aldi grocery
PITTSBURGH – An Allegheny County woman and discount grocery store chain Aldi have agreed to dismiss allegations the business failed to use due care, after the plaintiff said a metal produce shelf fell on her when she was shopping inside the grocer’s West Mifflin store.
Law firm says defamation and slander suit is not duplicative, and should proceed
MEDIA – A local law firm and one of its Delaware County-based partners who accused a group of individuals of defamation and slander say their complaint should not be dismissed and is not duplicative of a prior action, to the contrary of the defendants’ arguments.
Rochester shopper's slip-and-fall suit against Rite Aid loses one defendant
PITTSBURGH – One defendant has been dismissed from a Western Pennsylvania woman’s negligence lawsuit against Rite Aid, brought after she fell on uncleaned salt and snow in the wake of a snowstorm and broke her right ankle last January.
Company argues panels that fell and severed plaintiff's toes were not defective
PITTSBURGH – An Alabama company has rejected allegations that it is responsible for defective concrete panels which came loose and fell on the plaintiff’s right foot during a work assignment, leading four of his toes to be severed.
Lawsuit against Chester over alleged assault on hold as city goes through bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA – In the wake of the City of Chester filing for bankruptcy, a federal judge has stayed litigation from two individuals who participated in an “Environmental Justice Day” march and claimed they were assaulted there by Chester government officials, including the mayor and two members of borough council.
What (and What Not) to Do When Under Investigation: A Cautionary Tale on January 5, 2023
Businesses and individuals facing investigation must proceed with caution.
Kevin Harchar In Memoriam
With heavy hearts, the attorneys and staff of Pond Lehocky Giordano announce the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved partner, colleague, and friend, Kevin E. Harchar, on December 23, 2022.
With Help from Ballard Spahr, Innovative PennDOT P3 Approach to Replacing Aging Bridges Moves Forward
Ballard Spahr represented the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in the closing and financing of the first bridge “package” of its Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (MBP3).
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized as Thought Leaders: USA and Global Leaders by Who’s Who Legal 2022–2023
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Who’s Who Legal has recognized 16 Blank Rome attorneys in their inaugural “Thought Leaders: USA 2023” rankings and 26 firm attorneys as “2022 Global Leaders” in 14 practice area categories.