News from February 2019
Nadeem Bezar of Kline & Specter says he's 'still excited about work every day'
PHILADELPHIA – After graduating college nearly 30 years ago, Nadeem Bezar was uncertain of what career he wanted to pursue. Despite many of his peers choosing the finance industry and Bezar's pursuit of higher education in industrial engineering, he felt he wanted something more.
Arbitration slated for dismissed church educator's wrongful termination case
PHILADELPHIA – A church educator who believes her pursuit of a Workers' Compensation injury claim led her to be wrongfully terminated will have her case see arbitration in May.
Ex-Olympia Sports saleswoman's sexual harassment suit headed to arbitration in April
PHILADELPHIA – A sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former sales associate for Olympia Sports based on threatening physical and verbal behavior she faced from her supervisor is heading to arbitration in April.
Man claims he was falsely arrested, had money stolen by Philadelphia police
PHILADELPHIA — An individual is suing Philadelphia Police Department officers, citing alleged abuse and violation of federal law.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Gary L. Baker vs City of Washington Pennsylvania
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gary L. Baker against City of Washington Pennsylvania on Feb. 3: 'Complaint Against City Of Washington Pennsylvania (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5014209), Filed By Gary L. Baker, Jr. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jv)'
Mother of deceased inmate names Jefferson County Jail and officials in lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A deceased inmate's mother is suing the Jefferson County Jail and county officials -- municipal entities, authorities and staff -- citing alleged denial of adequate medical care; inadequate training or supervision; and screening, negligence and wrongful death.
Staff nurse claims she was terminated by Bethlen Home due to her disability
ERIE — A staff nurse is suing a nursing home, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Parent of student sues Moon Area School District for alleged civil rights violations
PITTSBURGH — A parent is suing Moon Area School District and others, citing alleged violation of civil rights.
Lawsuit alleges crank handle goes berserk, hits man in face
PITTSBURGH — A husband and wife are suing The Midwest Grip and Lighting Co. and Hogarth Worldwide, citing alleged strict liability, negligence and loss of consortium.
Pedestrian sues Wells Fargo after she allegedly fell on sidewalk outside of bank
MEDIA — A pedestrian is suing Wells Fargo Co., citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Building owner accuses Pittsburgh detectives of unlawful entry, damage to property
PITTSBURGH — A building owner is suing the City of Pittsburgh, its police department and detectives George Satler and William Mudron, citing alleged unlawful seizure of property, unreasonable entry of property, Monell liability and negligence for damage to personal property.
Case activity for Michael Wolford vs Quality Integrated Services Inc. on Feb. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Wolford against Quality Integrated Services Inc. on Feb. 4:
Court activity on Feb. 4: Jose A. Yanez vs Farmon S. Saqriev
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jose A. Yanez and Lissy Yanez against Farmon S. Saqriev and Asa Logistics Inc. on Feb. 4: 'Summons Issued As To Asa Logistics, Inc., Farmon S. Saqriev (cel)'
Court activity on Feb. 4: International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund vs Marrero Glass & Metal Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund and Tim D. Maitland against Marrero Glass & Metal Inc. and Metro Glass & Metal on Feb. 4: 'Case Transferred In From District Of Maryland; Case Number 1:18-cv-00452. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'.
Court activity on Feb. 4: William Loudin vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Loudin and Forest Claire Loudin against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 4: 'Two Summonses Issued As To Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. Forwarded To: Mark T. Sadaka, Esq. On 2/4/2019 (dmc, )'
Feb. 4: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for 376 qui tam (31 u.s.c. 3729(a)) cases
The following 376 qui tam (31 u.s.c. 3729(a))-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 4: Cristopher T. Sizer vs Arch Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cristopher T. Sizer against Arch Insurance Company on Feb. 4: 'Demand For Trial By Jury By Cristopher T. Sizer. (froetschel, Joseph)'
Feb. 4: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Douglas C. Boes vs Applied Analysis Corp. on Feb. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Douglas C. Boes against Applied Analysis Corp. on Feb. 4:
Case activity for State Farm Fire and Casualty Company vs Joseph P. Butch on Feb. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Fire and Casualty Company against Joseph P. Butch and J.b. on Feb. 4: