Judge Nora Barry Fischer
Recent News About Judge Nora Barry Fischer
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Third Circuit denies sentencing appeal from Corsica official convicted of $345K wire fraud
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied an appeal from a secretary convicted of wire fraud one year ago, and who had been sentenced to nearly two years in prison and three subsequent years of supervised release. -
Westmoreland County authorities want summary judgment in lawsuit from former prison warden
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County authorities are seeking summary judgment, in a harassment and professional retaliation suit from the former warden of the county’s prison. -
Case activity for Mr. Meat & Goods, CORP. vs Pssi Stadium, LLC on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mr. Meat & Goods, CORP. against Pssi Stadium, LLC on Jan. 13. -
Federal judge throws out dismissal attempt of $84K contract breach suit from U. of Pitt
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a Connecticut research organization’s attempt to dismiss breach of contract claims brought against it by the University of Pittsburgh, which were made seeking the return of funds exceeding $84,000. -
Former admin employee loses racial discrimination suit against Clairton City School District
PITTSBURGH – Clairton City School District has won dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a former administrative employee alleging that she faced racial discrimination in her time working there, finding that the plaintiff’s claims were untimely filed. -
Westmoreland County officials receive confidential protective order in ex-prison warden's lawsuit
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County authorities have been granted a confidential protective order surrounding certain elements of discovery, in a harassment and professional retaliation suit from the former warden of the county’s prison. -
Westmoreland County authorities deny discrimination and retaliation charges from former prison warden
PITTSBURGH – Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner have answered accusations of harassment and professional retaliation from the former warden of the county’s prison, arguing that the plaintiff’s complaint fails to state a claim. -
Former warden's lawsuit overcomes dismissal motion from Westmoreland County, corrections commissioner
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has thwarted an attempt by Westmoreland County and its Corrections Commissioner to throw out litigation from the former warden of the county’s prison, which accused them of harassment and retaliation over his refusal to make the commissioner’s political hires. -
Nevada ammunition distributor settles claims against Dick's Sporting Goods for $123K in Pa. federal court
PITTSBURGH – A Nevada ammunition distributor and prominent sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods have recently resolved an ongoing dispute between them in a Pennsylvania court for more than $123,000, just in advance of trial. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on May 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on May 14 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Lifemd Inc. vs Christian Matthew Lamarco on May 14
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Justin Schreiber, Lifemd Inc. and Stefan Galluppi against Christian Matthew Lamarco, Culper Research and John / Jane Does 2 - 10 on May 14. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 16 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Enrique Mu vs Carlow University on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Enrique Mu against Carlow University, Carlow University Defined Contribution Plan and Carlow University Retirement Annuity Contributions Plan on April 16. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 30
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 30 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Colette Lowry vs Upmc Passavant on Dec. 30
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Colette Lowry against Upmc Passavant on Dec. 30. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 23 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Lorrie Cole vs Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company on Dec. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lorrie Cole against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company on Dec. 23. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 16 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Laura Mitchell Dendy vs Geico on Dec. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Laura Mitchell Dendy against Geico on Dec. 16. -
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 7 in the suits below: