News from February 2019
Scranton judge transfers $600M legal malpractice case against Montgomery McCracken
SCRANTON - A massive legal malpractice lawsuit alleging class action plaintiffs were shorted by more than $600 million is headed out of Pennsylvania.
Former Three Rivers Optical Lab employee alleges wrongful termination
PITTSBURGH — A woman is suing Three Rivers Optical Lab, a former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Widener University named in lawsuit after woman says she fell on sidewalk
MEDIA — A couple are suing Widener University and other entities, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Mechanic sues Gonnella Baking Co. over allegation of age discrimination
WILKES-BARRE — An industrial mechanic is suing Gonnella Baking Co., a family-owned business, citing alleged age discrimination and retaliation.
Former York County employee files wrongful termination lawsuit after sexual harassment claims
HARRISBURG — A former employee is suing York County and its Department of Emergency Services, citing alleged defamation, invasion of privacy, deprivation of liberty interest, illegal search and seizure, and wrongful termination.
Boat-N-RV named in breach of contract lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A property owner is suing Tilden Recreational Vehicles LLC, d/b/a Boat-N-RV, a dealership, citing alleged breach of contract, negligence and unjust enrichment.
Plaintiff says AG's narcotics department falsely arrested her
PHILADELPHIA — A Leesport woman is suing state government officials, citing alleged assault and violation of civil rights.
Fired physical therapist claims Reliant Pro Rehab engaged in Medicare fraud
MEDIA — A physical therapist is suing a rehabilitation facility, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Student claims he was wrongfully expelled from University of the Sciences after sex assault investigation
PHILADELPHIA — A student is suing a university, citing alleged breach of contract, sexual discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Court activity on Feb. 5: 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 Asa Logistics Inc. and Farmon S. Saqriev on Feb. 5: 'Complaint Against Asa Logistics, Inc., Farmon S. Saqriev (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5016107) Filed By Jose A. Yanez, Lissy Yanez. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (cel)'.
Court activity on Feb. 5: Michael Deluca 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 Michael Deluca against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 5: 'Order Of Mdl Panel (cto-15) Transferring Case To The Usdc For The Edpa. (dm ) [transferred From New Jersey On 2/6/2019.]'
Feb. 5: 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 Feb. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 5: James Blocher 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 James Blocher against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 5: 'Order Of Mdl Panel (cto-15) Transferring Case To The Usdc For The Edpa. (dm ) [transferred From New Jersey On 2/6/2019.]'
Court activity on Feb. 5: Superior Tire and Rubber Corp. vs Needham Ag Technologies LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Superior Tire and Rubber Corp. against Needham Ag Technologies LLC on Feb. 5: 'Complaint Against Needham Ag Technologies Llc (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5017372), Filed By Superior Tire And Rubber Corp. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Summons For Needham Ag Technologies Llc) (ksa)'.
Case activity for Board of Trustees, Roofers Union Local 30 Combined Health and Welfare Fund vs Olivetti Roofing Systems Corp. on Feb. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Board of Trustees, Roofers Union Local 30 Combined Health and Welfare Fund against Olivetti Roofing Systems Corp. on Feb. 5.
Court activity on Feb. 5: Elaine Braginton 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 Elaine Braginton against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 5: 'Order Of Mdl Panel (cto-15) Transferring Case To The Usdc For The Edpa.(dm ) [transferred From New Jersey On 2/6/2019.]'
Court activity on Feb. 5: Patricia Vanhoose 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 Patricia Vanhoose against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 5: 'Order Of Mdl Panel (cto-15) Transferring Case To The Usdc For The Edpa.(dm ) [transferred From New Jersey On 2/6/2019.]'
Feb. 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for 870 tax suits: taxes cases
The following 870 tax suits: taxes-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Charles Marmontello vs Hedman Resources Limited on Feb. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Charles Marmontello against Hedman Resources Limited on Feb. 5.
Case activity for United States of America vs Charles J. Weiss on Feb. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by United States of America against Charles J. Weiss on Feb. 5: