News from April 2019
Farmers Fire Insurance seeks declaratory relief regarding assault suit filed against Pittsburgh bar
PITTSBURGH – An insurance company is seeking a declaration that it no longer has a duty to provide coverage to a Pittsburgh business for a lawsuit.
Court denies class action status to parents accusing Philadelphia schools of offering inadequate translation services
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied a class certification for a group of parents and students suing the School District of Philadelphia for its allegedly subpar translation services.
Federal court approves $25K settlement for mover who sued U-Haul, others
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has approved a settlement in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit against three moving companies.
Law firm, attorney allege they are owed nearly $70,000 from Pittsburgh law firm
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh attorney and his law firm alleges they were not paid several thousand dollars by another law firm.
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Chinese company added to lawsuit filed by plaintiff allegedly shocked by Toastmaster coffee pot
PHILADELPHIA – One of the manufacturers and retail defendants in a case involving a plaintiff who claimed to receive an electric shock from a Toastmaster coffee pot, has filed a joinder complaint to add another company to the brew.
Woman who alleges her head was caught in SEPTA train door sees case head to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – An arbitration hearing has been rescheduled in the action brought by a passenger whose head and neck were trapped in the doors of an elevated line train last year versus the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Passengers file negligence suit against American Airlines after cabin pressure failure
PHILADELPHIA – Four passengers are suing two airlines over allegations a plane's failure to properly pressurize caused them pain and injuries.
Family alleges minor daughter was assaulted at Woods Services facility
PHILADELPHIA – A New York couple allege their minor daughter was assaulted by a worker at a Langhorne medical facility.
Defamation lawsuit: Dept. of Labor employee alleges union vice president made false statements in email
PITTSBURGH – A Baden man is suing a New Jersey union official over allegations he sent false statements in a grievance.
Woman sues SharkNinja after loose blender blade allegedly injures hand
PHILADELPHIA – A Lincoln University woman is suing a blender manufacturer and retailer after a loose blade injured her hand.
Consumer Fresh Produce alleges it is owed more than $80,000 for goods
ERIE – A Pittsburgh wholesale seller of perishable agricultural commodities is suing an Erie buyer and others over allegations they failed to pay for the goods they purchased in full.
Litigation funders get win at Third Circuit approving deals in NFL concussion lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA – Third-party litigation funders scored a touchdown on Friday, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated an order prohibiting ex-NFL players from utilizing their assistance to receive advance payments in the league’s billion-dollar concussion settlement.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Eastern District of Pennsylvania Hosts Roundtable Addressing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and The Americans With Disabilities Act
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division hosted a roundtable for community organizations, treatment centers, and healthcare providers in order to foster discussion about the nationwide opioid crisis.
Case activity for Joel Carpenter vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joel Carpenter and Mary Carpenter against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on April 26:
Case activity for Steven Taff vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steven Taff and Kristine Taff against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Mckesson Corp. and Merck & Co. Inc. on April 12:
Court activity on April 25: Charles A. Boyer vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles A. Boyer and Louis A. Boyer against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 25: 'Order Of Mdl Panel Transferring Case To The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania. (mdl 2848 Cto 28 Judge Harvey Bartle, Iii) (gh, ) [transferred From New Jersey On 4/26/2019.]'.
Court activity on April 10: Joel Carpenter vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joel Carpenter and Mary Carpenter against Mckesson Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on April 10.
Court activity on April 26: Dorothy Palmer vs United States Department of the Navy
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dorothy Palmer and George Palmer against United States Department of the Navy on April 26.
Case activity for Peter Schenk vs Allstate Insurance Company on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Peter Schenk against Allstate Insurance Company on April 26:
Case activity for Stell Enterprises Inc. vs International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 542 on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stell Enterprises Inc. against International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 542 on April 26: