News from April 2019
Court activity on April 10: Andre Diaz vs Geico Casualty Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andre Diaz and Monica Diaz against Geico Casualty Company on April 10: 'Notice Of Removal By Geico Casualty Company From Court Of Common Pleas Philadelphia County, Case Number 190301926. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Ppe195501), Exhibits, Certificate Of Service.(rf, )'
Benjamin Franklin Parkway cyclist says City of Philadelphia's negligence led to his accident, injuries
PHILADELPHIA – A cyclist allegedly injured by an “obstruction” meant to protect wires and hoses on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia has sued the City, believing it was negligent in placing that equipment there and causing his injuries.
Defective attic ladder from Lowe's causes man's torn quad, lawsuit says
PHILADELPHIA – A Michigan man is suing each of the entities he and his spouse believe are responsible for an attic ladder accident, which he says caused him to suffer severe leg injuries, including a severed quadriceps tendon.
April 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for copyright cases
The following copyright-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 4: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for insurance cases
The following insurance-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Class action against Glen Mills Schools seeks $10M for alleged abuse of students
PHILADELPHIA – Juvenile Law Center, Education Law Center and Philadelphia law firm Dechert announced the filing of a $10 million class action lawsuit against Glen Mills Schools on Thursday, concerning allegations of abuse and educational neglect hundreds of its students suffered at the hands of facility staff, as well as a lack of oversight from education authorities.
Court activity on April 9: Latosha Short-Jones vs A Personal Touch Home Care Services LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Latosha Short-Jones against A Personal Touch Home Care Services LLC on April 9: 'Complaint Against A Personal Touch Home Care Services, Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5093207), Filed By Latosha Short-Jones. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ept)'.
April 3: 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 April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Michael Rivlin vs Zimmer Biomet on April 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Rivlin against Zimmer Biomet and Biomet Leasing Inc. on April 8:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 3 in the suits below:
April 3: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for insurance cases
The following insurance-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Harold Williams vs Merck & Co. Inc. on April 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold Williams and Cynthia Williams against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 8:
April 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 3: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for copyright cases
The following copyright-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Venue fight over widow's case surrounding her poisoned train repairman husband to be decided in May
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a widow of a locomotive repairman for Conrail and CSX Transportation who claims those companies did not abide by both the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA) by not protecting her deceased husband from harmful substances will see its chosen venue determined in May.
Sherwin-Williams says private lawyers hired by Pa. counties want money, not justice
PHILADELPHIA – Sherwin-Williams says a public nuisance lawsuit over lead paint by Delaware County has been tainted by the county’s attorneys having a financial stake in its outcome, and should be dismissed for violating its due process rights.
Case activity for John Keith Allen vs Merck & Co. Inc. on April 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Keith Allen against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 8:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on April 3 in the suits below:
April 3: 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 April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: