Lehigh County
Recent News About Lehigh County
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Lawsuit: Coil coating manufacturer's negligence led to crush and amputation injuries
ALLENTOWN – A Lehigh County couple have launched litigation against a manufacturer of equipment for coil coating used in metals processing, arguing its negligence led to the husband-plaintiff’s serious injuries at work. -
Third Circuit to decide whether private lawyers can chase California-style jackpot in the name of government
PHILADELPHIA – Oral arguments in the extended standoff between the Sherwin-Williams Company and a Pennsylvania county hoping to use private lawyers to sue it over lead paint will take place today before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
Saudi Arabian investors accuse Lehigh County company of breaking agreement
Companies were supposed to be exclusive, according to federal complaint -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 6 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Frank Williams vs Eggar R. Delgado-Angeles on March 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Frank Williams and Michele Williams against Eggar R. Delgado-Angeles and Neno 1 Trucking LLC on March 6. -
Third Circuit sends Pennsylvania lead paint litigation to state courts in win for private lawyers hired by counties
PHILADELPHIA – According to a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, public nuisance cases filed by two Pennsylvania counties against manufacturers who provided lead-containing paint for use in housing developments were properly remanded to state court for a lack of jurisdiction. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Jan. 24 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Thomas R. Coupe vs Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas R. Coupe against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company on Jan. 24. -
Sherwin-Williams still fighting to prevent Pa. counties from filing lead paint lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA – After a dismissal at the district court level, Sherwin-Williams is taking its argument against an alliance of government officials and private lawyers who are considering suing the company over lead paint to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Nov. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Nov. 20 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Sandra Sanchez vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Nov. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sandra Sanchez against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Nov. 20. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Nov. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Nov. 13 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Nov. 13: Pauline M. Conrad vs Union Security Life Insurance
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pauline M. Conrad against Union Security Life Insurance, Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo on Nov. 13: 'Notice Of Removal By Wachovia Bank, Wells Fargo From Court Of Common Pleas Of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Case Number 2019-c-03100. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Ppe206800)(bw, )'. -
Superior Court revives Mississippi woman's Philadelphia lawsuit
A Mississippi woman's product liability case against a Bethlehem-based medical device maker is on its way back to a Philadelphia court after a state intermediate appellate court ruled it should not have been dismissed. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Oct. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Oct. 24 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Julie Kovach vs Makita USA Inc. on Oct. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Julie Kovach against Makita USA Inc. on Oct. 24. -
Judge won't let Sherwin-Williams block lead paint litigation initiated by private lawyers hired by counties
PHILADELPHIA - On Oct. 4, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sherwin-Williams against the County of Delaware and related parties. Sherwin Williams requested a declaration that threats of a lawsuit against it violate a number of the paint company’s constitutional rights. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on July 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on July 31 in the suits below: -
Court activity on July 31: Donna Graff vs Dhillon Express LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donna Graff and Gary Graff against Dhillon Express LLC, Gurinder Dhillon, R & L Miller Trucking LLC and Ralph Miller on July 31. -
Superior Court backs Volkswagen after widow alleged defective fuel tank caused husband's death
HARRISBURG -- A design defect in a Volkswagen Passat did not cause a man’s death after a fiery and fatal crash, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed July 19.