ALLENTOWN – A group of Montgomery County citizens has voluntarily dismissed litigation they filed, claiming the lives of schoolchildren were being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning.
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia couple claim a local tire supplier and auto repair shop improperly conducted an oil change, leading to their vehicle later sustaining complete engine failure.
Governor Tom Wolf has appointed Fox Rothschild partner Kelley B. Hodge to serve on the Pennsylvania State Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Commission (PSLECAC).
PITTSBURGH – The City of Clairton has filed preliminary objections to a lawsuit brought by a Clairton municipal service provider and two borough citizens regarding its acquisition of the sewer system, alleging its claims have been insufficiently pled.
ALLENTOWN – Montgomery County health authorities argue that a federal lawsuit brought by a group of citizens, claiming the lives of schoolchildren are being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning, is moot and should be dismissed for failure to state a claim.
SCRANTON – A federal court venue remains to be determined for a lawsuit between a Mississippi widower and a Mount Union company litigating over a suit concerning an allegedly defective natural gas heater which may have been responsible for the death of his wife.
ALLENTOWN – A group of citizens has brought suit in federal court against Montgomery County health authorities, claiming the lives of schoolchildren are being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning and that the closure of schools in response to COVID-19 is just “an emotional response.”
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
PITTSBURGH – A trio of class action lawsuits allege that a wide variety of retailers have been unlawfully charging sales tax on the purchases of face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
HARRISBURG – Prior to an upcoming hearing regarding a preliminary injunction requested by four Pennsylvania citizens suing a trio of top state officials over the state’s “unconstitutional” mask mandate, the parties are grappling over whether plaintiffs suffered irreparable harm.
The following cases categorized as "securities/commodities" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Sept. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Securities and Exchange Commission against Edward Heil, Gary Wolff, Joel Stohlman and Ricardo Richardson on Sept. 30: 'Complaint Against Edward Heil, Ricardo Richardson, Joel Stohlman, Gary Wolff, Filed By Securities And Exchange Commission. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Case Management Track Form)(kelly, Christopher)'.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Hello Hospitality III LLC, Hello Hospitality Iv LLC and Hello Hospitality VI LLC against Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company on Sept. 18.
PITTSBURGH – A series of construction companies continue to claim they were deprived of constitutional due process by top state authorities, during their enforcement of shutdown orders meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Izzy and Gab LLC against Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company on Sept. 9: 'Order Granting 6 Joint Stipulation; This Action Is Transferred To The Western District Of Pennsylvania. Signed By Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson On 9/09/2020. (jem)'.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Izzy and Gab LLC against Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company on Aug. 21.
