News from February 2019
Dispute between motorist alleging vehicle impound and Philly police headed to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – Arbitration hearings have been slated between a New Jersey motorist who alleged she was unlawfully detained and the Philadelphia Police Department, who was said to have impounded her vehicle in West Philadelphia more than two years ago.
Negligence and wrongful death action against nursing case facility stayed, pending arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – Per order of a state court, a Philadelphia man’s action alleging negligent care at a local nursing home was the cause of his mother-in-law’s death last year has been stayed, pending ongoing arbitration proceedings.
Plaintiff who alleged assault at Philly gentleman's club settles case
PHILADELPHIA – The case of a gentleman’s club patron who claimed he was brutally assaulted by the club’s staff without provocation and left bloody and beaten outside with a broken jaw has been settled, according to court records.
Pa. hockey dad convicted of punching the wife of his son's coach might not have insurance for civil lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - An insurance company wants no part of a civil lawsuit filed by the wife of a youth hockey coach against the man who allegedly punched her in the face in a dispute over playing time.
Two fitness clubs reach settlements with AG Shapiro
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has reached settlement agreements amid an investigation against two companies for possible violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law in recent weeks.
Case activity for Charles Marmontello vs Hedman Resources Limited on Feb. 6
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. 6.
Feb. 6: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for asbestos cases
The following asbestos-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Carlotta Delacruz vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carlotta Delacruz against Merck & Co. Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6: 'Case Transferred In From District Of New Jersey; Case Number 3:18-cv-15883. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'
Case activity for Carol Browning vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carol Browning against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6:
Case activity for Elaine Braginton vs Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Elaine Braginton against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Lee Cardine 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 Lee Cardine against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6: 'Case Transferred In From District Of New Jersey; Case Number 3:18-cv-15868. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'
Feb. 6: 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 Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Kelly T. Kindig, the Latest Addition to its Fast-Growing Labor & Employment Practice
Cozen O’Connor today welcomed Kelly T. Kindig — a litigator who represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation — to its nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice.
Feb. 6: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for trademark cases
The following trademark-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Lenda Pendleton 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 Lenda Pendleton against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co. Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6: 'Case Transferred In From District Of New Jersey; Case Number 3:18-cv-15879. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 6 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 6: 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. 6: 'Case Transferred In From District Of New Jersey; Case Number 3:18-cv-15886. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'
BB&T seeks dismissal of lawsuit accusing it of breaking loan agreement
On Jan. 25, a bank defendant asked the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania to grant its motion to dismiss a lawsuit against it amid allegations it broke a loan agreement.
SEPTA questions why woman grouped three separate accidents into one lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — Attorneys representing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit of a woman who claims she was injured three separate times.
Court activity on Feb. 6: Teola Thomas 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 Teola Thomas against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck & Co.,Inc. and Mckesson Corp. on Feb. 6: 'Case Transferred In From District Of New Jersey; Case Number 3:18-cv-15874. Original File Certified Copy Of Transfer Order And Docket Sheet Received.'