News from February 2019
Acquitted defendants sue Delaware County for retained court costs; Expect similar cases in other counties
PHILADELPHIA — A man is seeking damages after he alleges his constitutional rights were violated as court costs were taken out of his bail money despite his being found not guilty of all criminal charges he faced.
ABRAHAM WATKINS NICHOLS SORRELS: $41 Million Awarded to Woman Injured by Vaginal Mesh
On February 1, 2019, a jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $41 million to a Pennsylvania couple after the woman was injured by vaginal mesh.
6 legal marketing trends for 2019
These marketing trends cover six big trends for legal marketing in 2019 that should be part of your lead generation tactics for your law firm.
Talc defendant had hoped to challenge jurisdictional rules in Pennsylvania, but just went bankrupt
PITTSBURGH – The outcome of an appeal questioning Pennsylvania's jurisdictional rules is uncertain, as lawsuits alleging talcum powder causes cancer face question marks after one of the main defendants, Imerys Talc America, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Collects Over $20 Million On Behalf Of U.S. Taxpayers In Fiscal Year 2018
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that the Middle District of Pennsylvania collected $20.2 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018. Of this amount, $4 million was collected in criminal actions and $16 million was collected in civil actions.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia Businessman Ordered to Pay $81,217 in Restitution for Failure to Pay Employment Taxes
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Jong Young Choi, 46, of Chalfont, PA, was ordered to pay $81,217.00 in restitution for willful failure to pay employment taxes.
New Delco lawsuit blaming Wawa for hot coffee is at least the third in the area in the past year
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is suing Wawa, citing negligence after she claims she was injured when a hot beverage was spilled on her.
The Capri Sun drink pouch is the subject of a new lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The maker of Capri Sun drinks has filed a suit against a Pennsylvania company over allegations it continued to use a trademark-protected drink pouch after an agreement expired.
Vietnam vet's widow sues VA over treatment; Lawyer notes slight difference in suing federal government for malpractice
PHILADELPHIA — A widow is seeking damages from the V.A. Healthcare System, alleging her husband was caused a wrongful death.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Pennsylvania Healthcare Provider Paying $39,704 in Back Wages, Damages to 92 Employees
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America – a continuing care retirement community based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania – paid $39,704 in back wages and liquidated damages to 92 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This is a dog of a lawsuit
Janeen Gismondo fell down in a pet store filled with puppies. When she got up, she and a lawyer went looking for someone to blame.
Case activity for Joseph Robert Junk vs 3M Company on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph Robert Junk against 3M Company on Feb. 22:
Court activity on Feb. 22: Victoria Vaughn vs Merck & Co. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Victoria Vaughn and Earl Vaughn against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Feb. 22: 'Notice Of Appearance By Dino S. Sangiamo On Behalf Of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. With Certificate Of Service(sangiamo, Dino)'
Feb. 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for family and medical leave act cases
The following family and medical leave act-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 22: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Capital Flip LLC vs American Modern Select Insurance Company on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital Flip LLC against American Modern Select Insurance Company on Feb. 22:
Court activity on Feb. 22: Bernard Krieg vs Biomet Orthopedics LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bernard Krieg and Toni Krieg against Biomet Inc., Biomet Manufacturing Corp., Biomet Orthopedics LLC and Biomet U.S. Reconstruction LLC on Feb. 22.
Case activity for Edward Rice vs Herbert L. Rice on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Edward Rice and Nathan Rice Inc., against Herbert L. Rice on Feb. 22:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 22 in the suits below:
Feb. 22: 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. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: