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SEPTA says conductor's estate hasn't tied transit agency to his fatal case of COVID-19
PHILADELPHIA – The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has denied liability for the death of one of its former conductors from COVID-19, charging his estate has failed to properly plead such a claim. -
Amtrak asks for additional time to conduct depositions in employee's case against train company
PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak has asked for 60 days in which to complete what it refers to as necessary discovery and depositions, in a suit brought by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury. -
Ohio rail company resolves claims for train collision death of 15-year-old girl in South Fayette Township
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio rail company has resolved claims connected to the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was struck by a train while crossing a railroad bridge in South Fayette Township nearly three years ago. -
Case activity for Dionna Brooks vs Daniel Stevens on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dionna Brooks against Daniel Stevens and National Railroad Passenger Corporation on Feb. 10. -
U.S. Steel reduces class action pertaining to refinery pollution to nothing more than 'private nuisance'
PITTSBURGH – U.S. Steel has deemed class action litigation from a Western Pennsylvania homeowner, which alleged its refinery plant in Braddock has generated pollutant byproducts which have affected the quality of life of area residents, as “at most, a claim for private nuisance.” -
20-year Union Railroad worker claims he suffered occupational injuries
PITTSBURGH — A Union Railroad worker alleges he suffered occupational injuries after working as a signal worker and technician for more than 20 years. -
$325K settlement potentially in play for Amtrak employee with retaliation claims
PHILADELPHIA – A potential settlement of $325,000 is on the table for claims brought against Amtrak by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury. -
Amtrak worker alleges company failed to stop attack by fellow employee during meeting
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak employee who was assaulted by a fellow employee during a staff meeting is claiming the company's negligence. Scott Fleming filed a complaint July 26 in the U.S. -
After prior FRSA claims dismissal, Amtrak denies liability for employee's retaliation claims
PHILADELPHIA – After winning dismissal of claims brought against it by one of its employees under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, after the plaintiff allegedly faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor, subsequent to suffering an on-the-job injury, Amtrak has answered the complaint and denied liability for the events in question. -
Amtrak worker alleges he faced bullying, intimidation to not report on the job injury
PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak worker claims he faced intimidation and bullying from a supervisor after suffering an on the job injury. Matthew Daley filed a complaint March 23 in the U.S. -
Superior Court finds that former CSX Transportation employee's toxic exposure case belongs in Maryland court instead
HARRISBURG – The Superior Court of Pennsylvania agreed with CSX Transportation, Inc. that a retired train brakeman and conductor’s toxic substances exposure lawsuit filed against the company properly belonged in a Maryland court, as opposed to a Philadelphia one. -
Eric Bugaile Elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority
Eric Bugaile Elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority. -
Bicyclist suffers severe injuries after striking chain placed across road in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — A bicyclist who suffered severe injuries on a bike path in Pittsburgh after hitting a chain that had been laid on the road in between two concrete barriers is claiming negligence. Thomas H. -
27 Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America, 1 Lawyer Of The Year & 6 Lawyers Named Ones to Watch
27 Attorneys Named Best Lawyers In America, 1 Lawyer Of The Year & 6 Lawyers Named Ones to Watch. -
Third Circuit: In longtime rail project suit, FERA retroactively applies to any case pending when law was passed
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appellate court unanimously ruled that an amendment to the False Claims Act which lowered the burden of proof on whistleblowers does apply retroactively, to any case pending when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that the amendment was designed to cover. -
5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling keeps planned PennEast pipeline alive, for now
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly ruled Tuesday that natural gas pipeline projects which are granted federal approval can utilize eminent domain for state-owned land, bolstering efforts for the planned 116-mile-long PennEast Pipeline through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 28 in the suits below: -
May 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for "240 real property: torts to land" cases
The following cases categorized as "240 real property: torts to land" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on May 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on May 28: Adele Altimari vs Does 1-10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Adele Altimari against Does 1-10 and New Hope & Ivyland Railroad on May 28: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0313-15156438.), Filed By Adele Altimari. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form, # 4 Case Management Track Form)(rayz, Arkady)'. -
April 23: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: