News from April 2019
March 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 28 in the suits below:
South Philly woman's real estate suit over alleged faulty sewer system is settled
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a South Philadelphia woman who claimed her residence’s former owner failed to disclose problems with the sewage system before selling it to her has been settled.
In Lyme disease case, SEPTA will hand over records on workers bitten by ticks
PHILADELPHIA – Per judicial order, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is required to produce any reports concerning exposure to Lyme Disease and Bell’s Palsy on the job, in connection with a flagman’s lawsuit who alleges he contracted both diseases in the course of his work.
March 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on March 28
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on March 28 in the suits below:
March 28: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
New lawyer files appeal in Lancaster chemical cases against AWI; Previous lawyer was DQ'd by judge
LANCASTER – The next chapter in long-running Lancaster litigation against Armstrong World Industries will ask whether it was fair for a judge to boot the plaintiffs’ lawyer off of their cases.
Lawyers for lawyers can't withdraw from case, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently denied a law firm's motion to withdraw as counsel for another law firm being sued in dispute over unpaid invoices for legal advertising services.
Fast Advance Funding files conspiracy suit against New Jersey entities over agreement
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia limited liability company alleges New Jersey entities and individuals failed to honor a 2017 agreement and owe more than $300,000.
McClure man alleges California university made illegal telemarketing calls
HARRISBURG – A McClure man has filed a suit against a California for-profit university and its president over allegedly illegal telemarketing sales calls.
New Jersey man alleges negligence of wheelchair manufacturers led to infection, amputation of legs
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey man alleges a failure to have his wheelchair repaired in a timely manner led to an infection that resulted in the amputation of both legs.
Superior Court affirms ruling for Hershey Medical Center in malpractice claim
HARRISBURG - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed a trial court’s ruling against a couple who sued Penn State Hershey Medical Center for alleged medical malpractice.
Finance firm hit with $4K fine for TCPA violations against Huntingdon Valley company
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge levied a $4,000 fine on a finance corporation that sent eight unsolicited faxes to a Huntingdon Valley-based aircraft engine manufacturer and real estate corporation, stating it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Family Dollar says it's not responsible for woman's slip-and-fall incident
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman has launched litigation against Family Dollar, charging the discount chain with negligence after a liquid present on its store’s floor caused her to fall and become injured – though the store admits no such liability.
Another state rejects ALI's controversial insurance Restatement; North Dakota joins Ohio as other states mull similar moves
PHILADELPHIA – State opposition to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance continues to accumulate, as North Dakota recently passed a law striking down the document and Arkansas introduced similar legislation in its state senate.
Case activity for Richard Dalanas vs Uni Kem Chemicals Inc. on April 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard Dalanas against Uni Kem Chemicals Inc. on April 1:
Court activity on April 2: William Cottrell vs Biomet Orthopedics LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Cottrell against Alabama Medical Consultants Inc., Biomet Inc., Biomet Manufacturing LLC, Biomet Orthopedics LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction LLC and John Cuckler on April 2: 'Case Transferred In From District Of Indiana Northern; Case Number 3:17-cv-00514. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'.
Court activity on April 1: Mark Michalek vs Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mark Michalek and Jennifer Michalek against Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company on April 1: 'Summons Issued As To Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (jjg)'
Case activity for Robert Albert vs Uni Kem Chemicals Inc. on April 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Albert against Uni Kem Chemicals Inc. on April 1: