News from January 2019
DUANE MORRIS LLP: Duane Morris Names Six Attorneys to Partnership
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has promoted to the firm partnership six associates and special counsel in five of the firm’s offices.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Attorney Brian Gregg named Co-Chair of Mcnees intellectual Property Practice Group
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC appoints Brian Gregg as Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property Practice Group joining Shawn Leppo and succeeding Michael Doctrow.
HOURIGAN KLUGER QUINN: Attorney Kevin M. Walsh, Jr. joins commercial Team at HKQ Law
The shareholders at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC (HKQ Law) are pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Kevin M. Walsh, Jr. to their Commercial Team.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans’ Matthew Meade named to lead group charged with drafting new model data breach notification law
Matthew H. Meade, a member of Eckert Seamans and noted authority on data security and privacy, was named to lead the Sedona Conference Working Group 11 (Data Security and Privacy Liability) Brainstorming Group. The group is charged with drafting a new model data breach notification law.
Court activity on Jan. 14: United States of America vs Steel Valley Ambulance
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pamela Lynn Scalamogna and United States of America against John J. Jumba, John T. Jumba, Lori Jumba, Patricia Jumba and Steel Valley Ambulance on Jan. 14.
Jan. 14: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for 375 other statutes: false claims act cases
The following 375 other statutes: false claims act-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
University of Science, Arts and Technology president claims he was sanctioned without due process
PHILADELPHIA — The president of The University of Science, Arts, and Technology has sued an educational commission, citing an alleged violation of civil rights.
Fired Hollywood Casino bartender accuses employer of discrimination, retaliation
HARRISBURG — A female Hollywood Casino Final Cut bartender is suing Penn National Gaming Inc., citing alleged gender discrimination and retaliation.
Shopper accuses City of Pittsburgh, Giant Eagle of false arrest
PITTSBURGH — A shopper is suing Giant Eagle Inc., Police Officer Matthew Coleman and the City of Pittsburgh, citing alleged violations of the Fourth Amendment, Pennsylvania Law Section 1983 False Arrest, Excessive Force, Malicious Prosecution, and ADA/Rehabilitation Act.
Man sues Space Coast Marketing in Philly federal court, citing invasion of privacy
PHILADELPHIA — A man is suing Space Coast Marketing LLC, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Escape room owners sue landlord in Delaware County for allegedly breaching lease
MEDIA — A Delaware couple are suing Timothy Martin and Real Property Management Tri-State Area, citing alleged breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
Butler County couple say they're tired of Penn Energy's noise, file nuisance lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A Butler County couple are suing Penn Energy Resources LLC, an oil and gas exploration company, citing alleged private nuisance.
Court activity on Jan. 14: United States of America vs Liberty Eyecare LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles Steinberg, John Doe #1-100 and United States of America against Gamuzza Inc., John Doe #1-100, Liberty Eyecare LLC and Vincent Gamuzza on Jan. 14.
Jan. 14: 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 Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 13: Valerie Fleming vs Samuel G. Sanders
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patrick Fleming and Valerie Fleming against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Samuel G. Sanders on Jan. 13: 'First Motion To Remand To State Court Common Pleas Court, Allegheny County By Patrick Fleming, Valerie Fleming. (attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate Of Service, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B) (becker, John)'.
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Court dismisses suit filed by former volunteer board member of Agora Cyber Charter School
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former volunteer member of the board of trustees of a charter school.
Lawsuit filed by British documentary film producer is dismissed
PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed a lawsuit against the director of Mediacast, a film distributing company.
Philadelphia granted partial summary judgment in employment discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has partially granted and partially denied a motion for summary judgment in a race discrimination case against the City of Philadelphia.
Philly attorney, law firm counter Delco woman's claims of professional malpractice
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia attorney and his law firm argue that it did not commit professional malpractice in its representation of a Delaware County woman pursuing a premises liability complaint.