News from February 2019
Court activity on Feb. 20: Russell Bruesewitz vs Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Robalee Bruesewitz and Russell Bruesewitz against Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Zimmer Biomet Inc. and Zimmer Biomet US Inc. on Feb. 20.
Court activity on Feb. 20: An-Hung Yeh vs Reaxis Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by An-Hung Yeh against Reaxis Inc. on Feb. 20: 'Complaint Against Reaxis, Inc. (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5035266), Filed By An-Hung Yeh. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jv)'
Feb. 20: U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Pennsylvania Restaurants to Pay $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages, and Penalties Following U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
Two Philadelphia restaurants, J.H.S.K, Inc. and Osaka Japan Restaurant, Inc., both doing business as Osaka, and their owner, have agreed to a consent judgment ordering them to pay $935,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 201 employees for willful violations of the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The employers must also pay a $65,000 civil money penalty.
Federal judge denies Verizon FiOS customer's request to have class action remanded to state court
PHILADELPHIA - A district court has denied a Verizon FiOS customer's request to have a lawsuit filed against the company sent back to state court.
Judge rules diner owner must hand over payroll data in class action filed by waitresses
PHILADELPHIA - A district court has granted, in part, a request by a group of former diner waitresses requiring the owner of Clubhouse Diner to answer questions over its cash payroll practices.
Court: Woman jumped the gun quitting old job after getting offer from Merck
A woman's case against a preliminary employer has been dismissed after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined on Jan. 22 that she resigned from her previous job prematurely.
Feb. 19: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for securities/commodities cases
The following securities/commodities-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 19 in the suits below:
Feb. 19: 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 Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Miguel Rivera vs Allstate Insurance Company on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Miguel Rivera and Yolanda Rivera against Allstate Insurance Company on Feb. 19:
Court activity on Feb. 19: Mivtachim the Workers Socialinsurance Fund Ltd. vs Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mivtachim the Workers Socialinsurance Fund Ltd. against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. on Feb. 19.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 19 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 19: Capital Flip LLC vs American Modern Select Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Capital Flip LLC against American Modern Select Insurance Company on Feb. 19: 'Notice Of Removal From The Court Of Common Pleas Of Allegheny County, Case Number Gd-18-015710 (filing Fee, Including Administrative Fee, $400, Receipt Number 0315-5033961) Filed By American Modern Select Insurance Company. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B) (cel)'.
Feb. 19: 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 Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Ismail Abdus Salaam vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ismail Abdus Salaam against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Feb. 19:
This Pennsylvania committee is proposing changes that benefit five of its members' law firms
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court committee is proposing a new rule that will help medical malpractice lawyers, but a look at the makeup of the committee shows five lawyers, including its chair, who work at firms that file medical malpractice cases.
Lawsuit filed after standoff with police results in fatal Allegheny Co. townhouse fire
PITTSBURGH — A business entity is suing Sarah Wang, administrator of the estate of Daniel C. Wang, an citing alleged negligence.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Among Top State, National Counsel in 2018 Bond Buyer Rankings
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP earned high marks in The Bond Buyer 2018 rankings, including being ranked second overall in Kentucky and Ohio and second in Pennsylvania for the number of transactions.
Contractor files legal action seeking payment from Aegis Security Insurance and Plavchak Construction
PITTSBURGH — A construction materials supplier is suing an insurance and construction company, citing alleged breach of contract and violation of Commonwealth Procurement Code Claims.